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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.
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.
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.
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
Valeo Foods expands portfolio with Germany’s Lübecker marzipan brand
The Valeo Foods Group has completed its acquisition of German-based Schluckwerder Holding confectionery business, owned by private equity firm Novum Captial, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Nestlé UK & Ireland announces launch of gin & tonic flavoured After Eights
The limited edition After Eight Gin & Tonic & Mint offering features gin and tonic flavoured mint fondant enrobed in rich dark chocolate, made with cocoa responsibly sourced through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan.
Glanbia Nutritionals acquires Canadian Foodarom flavour business
Glanbia Nutritionals, a subsidiary of Irish-based Glanbia plc, with product ranges within the snacks segment has forged a deal to acquire Canada’s Foodarom, specialising in flavour designing and manufacturing across the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Kerry performs highly amid companies investing in plant-based ranges
The Irish-founded Kerry taste and nutrition company has been ranked 5th on the FAIRR list of global food companies who are actively promoting and supporting plant-based foods and beverages.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability