Angus Thirlwell
Hotel Chocolat records growth across its global business
The Hotel Chocolat Group has released its latest half year results for the period ended 27 December 2020, with revenues up 11% to £101.9m and gains across its global markets, writes Neill Barston.
Hotel Chocolat invests in major cloud production systems for UK operations
Hotel Chocolat has partnered with Cimlogic to deliver a key cloud-based productivity solution on four production lines at its Hadley Park, UK, production facilities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat enters travel retail market with first confectionery series
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat its releasing its first ever travel retail exclusive this month, unveiling a series of luxury chocolates available within seven British airports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
CEO of Hotel Chocolat praises staff as business records revenue upturn
The CEO of Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell, has revealed he is ‘incredibly proud’ of its teams, as the business posts a revenue boost in spite of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records trading upturn despite coronavirus challenges
The UK-based premium brand Hotel Chocolat has reported a year-on-year upturn in revenues of 3%, to a figure of £136 million, despite recording a dip amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records sales boost despite rising costs
The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded an upturn in sales figures over the past six months, despite rising supply costs.
Hotel Chocolat records annual growth from latest performance figures
British confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has reported a 14% rise in its annual revenues, with figures standing at £132.5 million, against £116.3 million for the previous financial year.
Hotel Chocolat records strong annual revenue growth
The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded revenues of £132 million for 2019, with figures up 14% percent up year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ghana and Ivory coast unable to gain industry agreement over minimum cocoa pricing
Ghana and Ivory coast governments have failed to reach an agreement with the confectionery industry over plans to create a minimum price for their cocoa supplies.
Driving a sustainable future for Hotel Chocolat
Founding Hotel Chocolat has proved a grand adventure for Angus Thirlwell, as Neill Barston discovers with our exclusive interview with the confectionery manufacturer
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat posts upturn in financial results for 2018
British-founded confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has posted annual revenues up 13% to £80.7million, reporting strong sales across digital, retail and wholesale outlets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade Fortnight aims for living wage for Ivory Coast farmers
Fairtrade Fortnight began in the UK this week, and its commendable work has an especially potent message this year. Its core aim for 2019 centres on calling on assistance for women cocoa farmers in West Africa, specifically Ivory Coast, the vast majority of whom are working in below poverty line conditions. Though this may not […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainability
Speakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat extends its stores with latest Japanese opening
Confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has confirmed opening of its first store in Japan, at the Aeon Lake Town shopping mall in Tokyo, the largest mall in Japan.