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Outgoing Fairtrade Foundation CEO welcomes retail boost for its product sales
Against a backdrop of continued retail uncertainty, Fairtrade Foundation has reported a strong uplift in retail sales of the social justice movement’s products driven by its annual flagship campaign, reports Neill Barston.
Confectionery remains a major festive gifting favourite, says Walker’s study
Despite the digital dominance of AI-enhanced marketing, this Christmas is set to see a resurgence in traditional gifting within the UK, and confectionery is seen by nearly 50% of people as the ultimate festive trusty reserve present, according to fresh research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Countdown to Christmas sees Nestlé deliver core favourites and updated confectionery series
Santa will be piling his sleigh high this Christmas with a host of new fun festive offerings from Nestlé including Smarties Elf Treats Giant Tube, Aero Orange Bubbles and Milkybar Fairy Lights, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Macpac thermoforming packaging responds to key Santa snow dome design challenge
Christmas craftsmanship has been notably on display from thermoforming packaging specialists, Macpac, which has devised a suitably seasonal dome shaped design destined for Martin’s Chocolatier’s premium Snow Globe chocolate santa and snowball truffles series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely revives campaign educating consumers on its mission highlighting cocoa supply chain inequalities
Dutch-founded confectionery impact brand, Tony’s Chocolonely is setting out on a fresh campaign surrounding its Christmas releases, to educate chocolate fan on the company’s original vision as it set out to tackle the ongoing major issue of child labour in cocoa supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Festive good vibes for Russell & Atwell’s latest fresh chocolate series
British fresh chocolate premium brand Russell & Atwell has entered the festive season in revealing two new flavours in the form of Nutty Blond and Seville Orange, as the brand continues to gain market interest, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
“More punk, less junk” says British confectionery start-up Wild Thingz, as it challenges major brands
Ambitious start-up British confectionery brand, Wild Thingz, has challenged major manufacturers to cut out sugar and additives in product ranges, as it sets its stall out to develop its own series of organic, plant-based gummies, reports Neill Barston.
Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spirit of Christmas arrives for Birds Bakery with latest mince pie flavours
Christmas cheer is very much the order of the day at Birds Bakery, which is setting the tone for the season with its latest extension to its bakery range with a twist on its classic mince pies, being offered in crumble tart and almond flavours, writes Neill Barston.
M&M’s offers a slice of Red One Christmas confectionery movie magic
The Christmas spirit is already well and truly with Mars Wrigley, as its flagship M&M’s brand forges a partnership with newly-released seasonal family movie, Red One, writes Neill Barston.
Läderach opens its sixth London store, marking its 200th global retailing site
Luxury chocolate brand Läderach has moved to expand its presence in the UK, through opening its sixth store in London this month, at High Street, Kensington, representing its 200th site globally, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation greets UK PM’s COP29 support for tackling climate change
Fairtrade Foundation has welcomed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appearance at the global COP29 event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in which he outlined key environmental commitments from the government, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: European Parliament votes through controversial ‘no risk’ country EUDR amendments
The European Parliament has voted through plans from the EU Commission to delay the landmark EUDR environmental frameworks – including controversial amendments on creating ‘no risk’ countries in relation to the major legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Royal Society for Public Health joins dozens of organisation calling for government backing on healthy products
A collective of 35 health organisations and children’s advocacy groups have written to the UK’s recently appointed Chancellor, Rachel Reeves and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, urging them to focus on promoting healthier option food ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat moves to expand premium St Lucian cacao chocolate series
A distinctive new six-strong series of chocolate batons, bars and drinks from Hotel Chocolat premium confectionery brand has been launched using St Lucian cacao from its own farming estate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability