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Exclusive: Tasty Mates successfully takes on BBC’s Dragon’s Den stars
Taking on the Dragons for the BBC’s flagship business TV show is a daunting prospect for any entrepreneur. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Joe Woolf, co-founder of Tasty Mates, after successfully winning vital investment for his confectionery business
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fudge Kitchen appoints Richard Parson as new managing director
British artisan confectionery firm Fudge Kitchen has named Richard Parson as its new managing director, who is set to drive the next chapter of the business after its founder Siân Holt stepped back from the business after a sudden illness last year, writes Neill Barston.
Moo Free’s management system further enhances operations
British vegan confectionery manufacturer, Moo Free has confirmed the latest stage in its ongoing development of traceability technology, with The Hub, an innovative business management tool, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely expands in US and renews UK Glastonbury festival venture
Ethically founded chocolate company, Tony’s Chocolonely, has recorded notable new investment in the business, as its presence in the US has almost quadrupled in four years, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
UK’s Fabcon Food Systems and Spain’s TJF agree equipment deal
UK equipment manufacturer Fabcon Food Systems has struck a strategic deal with Spanish specialist TJF which will see both firms collaborating on the sale and supply of key lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill combines with Voyage Foods for cocoa alternative products
Cargill has struck a significant partnership with sustainably-focused Voyage Foods to scale up cocoa alternative products across confectionery, bakery and ice cream categories, along with new nut spreads developed without peanuts and hazelnut ingredients, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
British Crisp Co. claims industry first with paper-based packaging
An innovative move has been forged by the British Crisp Co. which has unveiled what is believed to b the world’s first fully recyclable crisp bag, made of paper.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Plamil claims global first with new Coffee Bar, as it joins the World Confectionery Conference
A fresh innovation for the confectionery sector has been unveiled by British business Plamil Foods, as it creates its Coffee Bar, targeting the ‘on-the-go’ product market, as the company confirms its appearance at the World Confectionery Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Plamil offers key vegan delights for this weekend’s Easter celebrations
The vegan confectionery market this Easter is offering-up plenty of options for fans of sweet treats, with UK brand Plamil once again getting in on the action with its series of eggs and bunnies catering for the category, writes Neill Barston.
Conscious consumers, ‘insta moments’ and natural flavours make their mark on Easter
As one of the most innovative periods in the annual confectionery calendar, this year’s Easter remains a colourful and evocative period for the industry, and despite challenge economic times, there’s still plenty of creativity, as Brayn Smith, ofi’s vice president of cocoa liquor explains.
DS Smith partners with Filir do.o for creative Easter packaging solutions
Sustainable packaging solutions firm DS Smith has teamed-up with confectionery distributor Filir d.o.o. to redesign packaging for the brand’s Easter product series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
“Newstalgia’ and novel Easter chocolate flavours set to make a key impact
Notable trends of childhood favourite flavours, novel chocolate products and value packs are set to be Easter’s best sellers in 2024, according to a Euromonitor expert.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
PLAYin Choc becomes latest confectionery brand attaining B-Corp status
A significant milestone has been achieved by PLAYin Choc sustainable confectionery brand, as it gains B Corp company status, as the ethically focused business joining a select community of over 1,000 UK enterprises in joining the global eco-movement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ishida strikes key NPS South African packaging equipment acquisition
A key strategic move has been made by Ishida Europe in strengthening its presence in African continent, as it acquires specialist South African packaging equipment manufacturer National Packaging Systems (NPS), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability