australia
KitKat Australia creates ‘legen-dairy’ Milkybar flavoured special edition
Nestlé’s Australian operations have moved to create a major new flavour for its flagship KitKat brand in teaming up with Milkybar for a new special edition this month, writes Neill Barston.
Mars Australia recognised for its major sustainable packaging drive
Mars Australia has emerged with industry honours for its developments in sustainable packaging, after claiming the prize for Outstanding Achievement for Recycled Content as part of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s annual awards in Sydney, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Aussies set for retro treat with Uncle Tobys Le Snak Cheesy Vegemite
Australians are in for a new treat as one of the nation’s favourite lunchbox snacks has been given a special twist, with the arrival of Uncle Tobys Le Snak Cheesy Vegemite, writes Neill Barston.
Starburst series axed in Australia amid supply chain price rises
Fans of Mars Wrigley’s popular Starburst lollies have taken to social media to call for a reversal of a decision by the company for removing the product range from shelves in Australia, writes Neill Barston.
Ofi delivers first target for almond farming sustainability in Australia and US
Global agribusiness Ofi ingredients has unveiled its first sustainability targets for its 50,000 acres of almond orchards and farming operations in Australia and the US, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
KitKat responds to consumer demand for latest Lotus Biscoff variety
Nestlé is rolling out one of its most in-demand flavours for its KitKat Chunky brand, which is now combining with Lotus Biscoff for its latest launch, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut marks official opening of Australian chocolate production facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has been in celebratory mood within Australia, following the recent official opening of its factory expansion in Campbellfield, Melbourne, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls gains export deal with Australian based business
Premium British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is in celebratory mood, after gaining its first order from Australia in more than ten years, with Perth-based British Provender, writes Neill Barston.
Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments
Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines
Australia’s gourmet Nomad brand releases its latest hot chocolate series
Australian-based confectionery brand Nomad Chocolate has gained key national distribution with Woolworths stores for its latest 45% West African dark hot chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands Australian presence with Gourmet Food Holdings acquisition
Mondelēz International has confirmed it is to acquire Australian food company Gourmet Food Holdings Pty, specialising in the premium biscuit and cracker market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury unveils first brand redesign in 50 years for Dairy Milk series in UK
Customers in the UK will have the chance to catch the first major redesign in 50 years of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk series, as it hits shelves this month, writes Neill Barston.
German confectionery sector aims to deliver a merry Christmas with 151 million Santa Clauses
Some much needed seasonal cheer will be in order around the world this month as the BDSI, the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Association, reports that 151 million chocolate Santa Clauses have been produced by its member countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mondelez releases latest State of Snacking report revealing key rises in consumer buying
Mondelēz International has released its latest 2020 state of global snacking report, revealing that nine in ten people are consuming treats either more or the same during the pandemic compared to before the covid crisis, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability