UK
Bold new look for Whitakers Chocolates
Chocolate manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates is all set to launch its new confectionery range for 2020.
New survey from Nestlé reveals how the nation eats its festive treats
Nestlé has revealed the results of research carried out by Ipsos MORI exploring the nation’s chocolate/sweet eating habits at Christmas time.
Enjoy! chocolate gains new retail listings
Chocolate brand Enjoy! has gained five new specialist stockists to sell its range of vegan and allergen-free products.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory
Mondelez donates thousands of chocolate products to those in need
Mondelez International has donated over 150,000 products, including Cadbury Heroes, Cadbury Dairy Milk and Oreos to FareShare, as part of Cadbury Heroes’ 20th anniversary celebrations.
Festive hot drinks loaded with sugar and calories
Research of the UK’s biggest coffee shops has found that some seasonal lattes and hot chocolates contain up to three times the recommended daily allowances for sugar, and more calories than a Dominos pizza.
Avoiding festive faux pas for confectionery treats
As one of the most popular times of year to exchange confectionery as gifts, the Christmas period has seen plenty of innovation down the generations.
Introducing the World Confectionery Awards
Excellence across the entire breadth of the industry will be celebrated with the launch of an awards series forming a key part of our World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bakery group Oggs links with Macpac for environmentally friendly packaging
UK-based bakery group Oggs, developer of an innovative liquid egg substitute, has confirmed an initiative for its latest product range with packaging designer and manufacturer, Macpac.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Baker Perkins to launch new equipment series at ProSweets
Equipment manufacturer Baker Perkins is set to introduce a new batch cooker to its range of small, flexible production systems for the functional gummy and confectionery markets at ProSweets 2020 in Cologne, Germany.
UK firm Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls gains its first Japanese order
UK sweet manufacturer Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has recorded its first major order from Japan, as the business seeks to expand its overseas operations and meet increased demands for British confectionery.
Mars Wrigley unveils its first ever vegan Galaxy bar series
Mars Wrigley is set to mark a significant category breakthrough for its portfolio in launching the Galaxy brand’s first vegan bar range, which is a reported first among major manufacturers.
World Confectionery Conference welcomes Andy Baxendale as a speaker
Known throughout the world as ‘The Sweet Consultant’, Andy Baxendale has over 24 years’ experience in the confectionery industry with a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Food Manufacture.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
pladis names Mario Reis as new chief supply chain officer
Global snacking group pladis has appointed Mario Reis as chief supply chain officer, taking a key role in the company’s global supply chain agenda across all its markets.
Tate and Lyle makes half-yearly gains despite challenging markets
Ingredients and solutions business Tate and Lyle has produced half-year results that show an improved sales performance of £1.47 billion, against £1.38 billon for the same period in 2018.