UK
Hotel Chocolat records annual growth from latest performance figures
British confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has reported a 14% rise in its annual revenues, with figures standing at £132.5 million, against £116.3 million for the previous financial year.
Bell Flavors extends its operations with new UK facilities
US-founded Bell Flavors & Fragrances has formally opened its latest culinary centre and office space in Ketton, Stamford, UK, which will focus on a number of market segments including confectionery and bakery applications.
Thew Arnott agrees sale of its colour business to Extrachem
UK-based specialist ingredients company, Thew Arnott Group has completed the sale of its colour business, Horizon Specialities, to Extrachem in Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Omya to show snacks nutritional enhancer at Food Ingredients Europe
Ingredients business Omya is using this year’s Food Ingredients Europe event to showcase its series of Calcipur range of calcium carbonates, designed to enhance the nutritional profile of snacks ranges.
All systems go for our global confectionery conference showcase
Marking 20 years in business for our parent company, Bell Publishing, we believed that the timing was right to launch our debut World Confectionery Conference event in Brussels next year. The team here at Confectionery Production has been working hard behind the scenes to develop the event with its key goal of delivering an event […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé expands with UK first direct to consumer launch of Kit Kat Chocolatory
The Nestlé group will be offering luxury hand-crafted KitKats as the company makes a UK first into the direct-to-consumer market with the release of its luxury KitKat Chocolatory through 30 John Lewis & Partners shops across Britain.
Confectionery expert offers warning over government policy on sweets reformulation
UK confectionery expert Andy Baxendale has criticised government-backed public health agencies for potentially impacting on the industry through ‘families feeling guilty’ for enjoying sweets and chocolates during the upcoming Christmas season.
Zertus appoints new head of UK & Ireland
Zertus has formed a UK and Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, consisting of the Kinnerton, Humdinger Foods and Lir Chocolates brands to improve its offering to customers.
Almonds retain top spot for product inclusions across Europe
An international new product report from Innova Market Insights has found that almonds remain the most popular nut in new product introductions across Europe, with strong use within confectionery.
California Walnuts gains strong reception for latest product series
California Walnuts has reported a strong response to its latest offerings which were displayed at the 20th Anniversary Speciality & Fine Food Fair in London, UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Goupie switch to compostable bags
Kent-based chocolate maker Goupie has replaced its recyclable PP bags with a compostable alternative.
Food and Drink Federation offers fresh Brexit warning over ‘Operation Yellowhammer’
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has responded to the release of the government’s Yellowhammer Report on the potential impact of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit, warning of the need for greater transparency.
Cadbury competition finds winning inventor of new flavour for Dairy Milk series
A national competition from Cadbury to invent a new flavoured chocolate product has named Callum Clogher as its winner, after creating a Choca-Latte Dairy Milk bar.
AAK acquires major stake in Soya International
Oil and fats processor AAK has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Soya International, making it one of the world’s leading suppliers of speciality lecithin.