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Mars Wrigley UK appoints Matt Boulter as regional sales director
Mars Wrigley UK has moved to appoint Matt Boulter as its sales director for the region, as the business continues to expand its product portfolio at a time of comparative growth for the company, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely hopes for a hit with Glastonbury Festival special edition
Premium ethically-founded chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has teamed up with the Glastonbury Festival for a special musically-themed treat in the form of a special edition bar celebrating the globally famous event and its commitment to sustainable values
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Affordability remains vital consumer trend amid ongoing cost of living pressures
Amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, price sensitivity for confectionery and treats is especially notable, as Emily Ann Smith, of the FMCG Gurus research group examines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Somic sets its sights on major Interpack packaging machinery launch
An advanced industry breakthrough has been promised by Bavarian-based equipment specialists Somic, with the release of its new 434 machine line at this year’s eagerly-anticipated Interpack, writes Neill Barston.
Henley Bridge day of excellence takes inspiration from iconic Concorde
Ingredients supplier Henley Bridge enjoyed some iconic British design inspiration from the Concorde Hangar at Manchester for its recent day of excellence customer event celebrating its portfolio, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
UK’s Macpac marks five decades serving the packaging industry
Innovating new concepts has remained at the heart of UK thermoforming packaging company Macpac’s ethos, as the business celebrates its 50th anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Nocoa claims ‘chocolate revolution’ with its cocoa-free series gaining ProSweets showcase
Pioneering cocoa-free chocolate brand Nocoa is set to showcase its potential for the sector at this month’s ProSweets event in Cologne Germany, as among one of several global businesses blazing a trail in creating a brand new confectionery segment, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
England football captain Leah Williamson joins Cadbury’s World Class Wins campaign
England women’s football captain Leah Williamson is among global footballing stars of a Mondelēz International initiative celebrating female sporting stars – offering the chance for families to meet them as part of a major promotion, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Actress Martine McCutcheon joins McVities campaign to ‘bring back the biscuit break’
UK actress Martine McCutcheon is set to front a campaign from pladis, which is urging Brits to ‘Bring Back the Biscuit Break’ in releasing its first masterbrand in nearly a decade for its McVities product series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
UK shoppers favour budget Easter eggs, as cost of living crisis bites
The cost of living crisis in the UK has been cited as a key reason for UK shoppers buying 47% more cheaper Easter egg options compared against luxury offerings, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chococo favourite takes Jurassic inspiration for Easter treat
British confectionery group Chococo, which has a strong focus on ethical sourcing, has offered something out of the ordinary for Easter with Dorset dinosaurs inside a marble egg, writes Neill Barston.
UK is ‘top of the chocs’ for global Easter confectionery innovation, says latest research
Chocolate production volumes have increased by a total of 19% in the past year, paving the way for a strong array of sales this Easter for classic bunny ranges, candy chicks and seasonal novelties, as the UK leading the way in innovation, according to new research from Mintel, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cost of living crisis continues to bite across sectors, impacting notably on food and drink
The cost-of-living crisis in the UK is becoming increasingly severe as millions of people struggle to keep up with soaring prices, particularly for essential goods like food and energy, writes guest blogger Arnab Nath, of GlobalData analysis group.
Alt Choc business WNWN Food Labs claims world first with Easter ‘Wegg’
British-based ‘alt choc’ business WNWN Food Labs has unveiled what is being claimed as another industry breakthrough with the creation of what is believed to be the first cocoa-free chocolate Easter egg, the Wegg, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability