William Whitaker

Whitakers Chocolates prepares to fly the flag for British confectionery at Sweets and Snacks Expo

UK confectionery group Whitakers Chocolates is preparing to exhibit at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, showcasing its series of high quality chocolate patties, as it prepares to expand its operations in the US, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory

Whitakers Chocolates enhances private label printing and flow wrapping operations

UK-based Whitakers Chocolates has unveiled investment into enhancing its printing process and flow wrapping capabilities, as it expands its chocolate production focused on private label ranges, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

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.

Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Sustainability

Whitakers Chocolates claims national accolade for its confectionery range

UK confectionery firm Whitakers Chocolates has claimed a silver accolade at The National Family Business Awards 2019, which saw companies from across a number of sectors compete.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Whitakers Chocolates to celebrate milestone in 2019

This year, Whitakers Chocolates will celebrate 130 years in business with a new range of products.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging

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