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Ferrero strikes UK dispensing equipment deal with Sephra for flagship Nutella brand

Dessert and ingredient equipment business Sephra has agreed a major deal with Ferrero bringing Nutella Dispensers to the UK & Irish market, further enhancing the prominence of the brand, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

GEA equipment appoints Warren McCready as Irish region manager

German-headquartered equipment and systems group GEA has named technology sales specialist Warren McCready as its manager for Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Nestlé names Niamh Twyford as Irish confectionery leader, as it increases major cocoa campaign

A key appointment has been made by Nestlé Ireland as it names Niamh Twyford as country manager for confectionery, leading the nation’s business including its core portfolio including KitKat, Aero, Smarties, and Quality Street, writes Neill Barston.

Lir Chocolates brings out the Baileys for a special Easter treat

A striking range of new Easter treats has been unveiled by Irish chocolatier Lir is expanding its range introducing three new Easter eggs, including two from Baileys Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Winter hot choc warmers and ice cold festive drinks demand grows, says new Kerry study

The Kerry taste and nutrition group has unveiled its latest festive guide to major Christmas trends in new seasonal beverage flavours and formats across 14 key European markets, exploring significant issues including demand for sugar reduction, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Lily O’Briens offers latest premium Christmas chocolate creations

Premium chocolate brand Lily O’Briens has pulled out the festive stops for 2023, as it showcases its Christmas range including seasonal truffles and hearts, in addition to its desserts collection that has delivered a key sales boost, according to the company, writes, Neill Barston.

Business news, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Nestlé appoints Mark Davies as MD for its UK & Ireland confectionery division

Nestlé has named Mark Davies as Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK & Ireland, assuming the role this month, as the business continues to grow the business in the region, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Kerry confirms major distribution deal for its European operations

Kerry has confirmed Azelis and Caldic as distribution partners for its products to selected customers in the European region, including applications developed for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory

Tate & Lyle continues deal with APC Microbiome for dietary fibre products

Ingredients and solutions group Tate & Lyle has extended a partnership with APC Microbiome Ireland, a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre, exploring how dietary fibres can impact the functioning of the gut microbiome.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

The Ferrero Group moves to acquire Irish vitamin and protein Fulfil bar brand

The Ferrero Group has confirmed a deal to acquire Irish-based vitamin and protein bar company Fulfil Nutrition, as it seeks to expand its presence in the healthier options market, reports Neill Barston

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

Delivering the perfect confectionery Easter mash up

An award-winning ‘field to fork’ vegetable accompaniments brand is launching what is reportedly a world’s first – a debut mashed potato Easter Egg, hitting shelves this month, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Carbery Group confirms deal for US Innova Flavors business

The Irish-based Carbery Group ingredients business has confirmed the acquisition of US sector supplier Innova Flavors, from Griffiths Foods Worldwide, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Nestlé extends its classic Yorkie range with latest orange flavour

Nestlé is extending its classic Yorkie range in the UK and Ireland with a zesty new orange flavour released next month, reports Neill Barston.

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

Nestlé set to remove 83 tonnes of packaging from UK confectionery sharing bags

A key sustainability drive from Nestlé’s UK and Irish operations has seen a redesign of its confectionery sharing bags delivering a 15% cut in packaging, removing at least 83 tonnes of plastic taken out of its annual supply chain, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

UK manufacturers urge government to work with EU in preventing costly border delays

British-based manufacturers, including confectionery, snacks and bakery operations, have called on the government to work with the EU to urgently resolve critical border delays caused by complex paperwork brought about by Brexit, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability