UK
Love Cocoa confectionery brand set to unveil its first retail store
B Corp certified premium chocolate business, Love Cocoa has achieved a notable long-term strategic goal in unveiling plans to move into its first retail store for the business, as part of a new London initiative to boost emerging enterprises, writes Neill Barston.
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.
UK’s Food and Drink Federation welcomes inflation drop, yet pricing and sector investment challenges remain
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has welcomed a continued fall in inflation within the sector falling to 1.5%, though the organisation noted continued challenges from key retail categories including powdered cocoa and chocolate (18% and 13% respectively) within the past year, reports Neill Barston.
Major global demand for flexible packaging of confectionery predicted over next decade
Fast-rising demand for flexible packaging is anticipated to see the international segment increase from $9.8 billion in value this year to $13.4 bn within a decade, driven by a sustained growth within the ‘on-the-go’ product category, analysis, writes Neill Barston.
Screen star Gregg Wallace set to play his part in this year’s PPMA event
British TV personality and entrepreneur Gregg Wallace will be spending a day at the UK’s PPMA event exploring processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision systems as he goes ‘Inside the Exhibition’.
pladis offers a flavour twist with new Rich Tea biscuit variety
Global snacking group pladis has lined-up a major flavour twist for its classic British favourite McVitie’s Rich Tea, which has been bestowed with a fresh new cocoa variety to bolster the brand this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Driving efficiencies with ancillary equipment
The confectionery equipment and systems market remains well-stocked with core machinery lines, and, as Daisy Phillipson reports, there’s an almost bewildering array of additional ancillary kit that manufacturers can add to their respective operations
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Summer of fun with Milkybar and Rowntree’s unexpected collaboration
Nestlé has unveiled its latest summer treat in the form of a novel brand collaboration between Milkybar and Rowntree’s joining forces for a duet in the form of a new sharing bag, Milkybar Jelly & Ice Cream, writes Neill Barston.
Entrepreneur Yasir Patel proves a confectionery hit with “Aldi’s Next Big Thing”
An ambitious entrepreneur from Blackburn, Lancashire, Yasir Patel is celebrating success after securing a major contract from the Aldi supermarket chain after triumphing on its ‘Next Big Thing’ screen series, reports Neill Barston.
Ten PM snack bars claim key Ashwagandha wellbeing ingredient first
An innovative UK snacks manufacturer is claiming a sector first in devising an oat-based bar, Ten PM, featuring Ashwagandha plants used for combatting stress as a key ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
Cox & Co aim for the skies, striking Virgin Altantic supply deal
British premium confectionery brand, Cox & Co, is set to take flight after gaining a notable contract to supply Virgin Atlantic on its major international routes.
Exclusive: Caobisco sets out major five-year confectionery sector manifesto
The Caobisco European confectionery organisation has laid out an ambitious manifesto for the next five years, placing sustainable sourcing and promotion of proactive and transparent trade at its core, reports Neill Barston.
Swizzels extends Marvellous Mallows line amid wider category growth
British confectionery business Swizzels has delivered an extension to its Marvellous Mallows range with the introduction of its new giant variety, developed in response to increased demand within the category, reports Neill Barston.
Tate & Lyle reveals advanced stevia sweetener for gummies and bar series
The global Tate & Lyle plc ingredient group has unveiled its latest release with its Optimizer Stevia 8.10, which is designed as a high quality sweetener for gummies and nutrition bars, with a taste profile that has been forged to be a close replica to sugar, reports Neill Barston.