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Industry pays tribute to UK confectionery pioneer John Whitaker
Tributes have been paid to UK confectionery pioneer John Whitaker, senior family member of the Whitakers Chocolates brand, who has died aged 85, reports Neill Barston.
Whitakers Chocolates unveils its first vegan confectionery tin
UK confectionery firm Whitakers Chocolates has unveiled what is believed to be the first of its kind in the British market in releasing its ‘Vegan Tin-Tations’ selection tin series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Whitakers Chocolates teams up with Whittaker’s Gin for special fondant edition
UK-confectionery businesses Whitakers Chocolates & Whittaker’s Gin have teamed up in a special joint venture to create dark chocolate pink gin fondant creams, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Giving back in challenging times can make a real difference
Giving back in times of need is a commendable outlook and amid this global pandemic of coronavirus, it has been heartening to see some key examples of people doing something for their communities.
Whitakers Chocolates shows its support for NHS amid coronavirus outbreak
UK manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates has been doing its bit to lend some cheer during the coronavirus outbreak, by offering thanks to NHS staff in donating thousands of chocolates to Airedale General Hospital.
Dozens of UK businesses set to join ISM 50th anniversary celebrations
With ISM set to open its doors this weekend, Neill Barston speaks to some of the key UK businesses at the event in Cologne Germany
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bold new look for Whitakers Chocolates
Chocolate manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates is all set to launch its new confectionery range for 2020.
Macpac assists UK confectionery firm with environmentally friendly packaging
UK-based packaging manufacturers Macpac has helped set the industry’s environmental agenda with a new blend of black plastic shaping the future towards a full circular economy.
Whitakers Chocolates retains highest quality and safety rating
UK confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates has retained its key AA+ grade accreditation in the 2019 British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit.
Best of British confectionery set to be unveiled at this year’s ISM
The UK pavilion for this year’s ISM will be packed full of well-established household names, as well as emerging confectionery businesses. Confectionery Production examines some of the most innovative firms involved
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Whitakers five generations of confectionery making
As it approaches its 130th anniversary, UK-based Whitakers Chocolates is embarking on a new branding venture with bar products featuring bespoke branding. Neill Barston meets the family behind this long-running family business
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing