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Hotel Chocolat boosted with £10 million investment for 25 new stores and 250 jobs

British confectionery brand Hotel Chocolate is reportedly set to make a major £10 million investment into its Royston manufacturing facilities in the UK, which will see another strategic move of opening 25 new stores across the country, writes Neill Barston.

Guylian gains summer boost with Asian launch of latest dark praline line

Belgian chocolate brand Guylian has enjoyed a notable performance this summer, in recently unveiling its latest dark pralines, as the business continues to grow its international profile, writes Neill Barston.

Mars makes strides with Sustainable in a Generation project, yet key environmental tests within supply chains remain

Mars has asserted it remains on track to achieve its 2050 net zero environmental goals, with the release of its 2023 Sustainable in a Generation report part of a $1 billion investment gearing towards achieving its milestone targets, reports Neill Barston.

Exclusive: California Cultured plant based cocoa start-up joins the World Confectionery Conference

The dynamic line-up for the 2024 World Confectionery Conference is near completion with the addition of Alex Shandrovsky, of California Cultured, a US start-up business that has specialised in plant cell culture, focused on cocoa development, writes Neill Barston.

Hershey’s ONE brand places protein at the centre of Reese’s bar series

Hershey’s better-for-you brand, ONE, has entered the fray for a new variant of Reese’s that promises a protein packed experience for fans of the company’s flagship treat in bar form, 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.

ofi releases latest sustainability plans to enhance standards within its supply chains

Ingredients group ofi has unveiled its latest sustainability strategy – ‘Choices for Change’ and ambitious 2030 targets, including with its environmental commitments, and work across its business segments including within confectionery.

Paper confectionery packaging from Constantia Flexibles aims to make industry inroads

Austrian-headquartered Constantia Flexibles has unveiled its latest confectionery innovation in the form of its EcoTwistPaper, packaging solution made completely from paper.

US confectionery brand the Functional Chocolate Company gains key retail listing

The Functional Chocolate Company has expanded its presence through gaining a key listing with major retailer Target, and its associated online stores, reports Neill Barston.

Cargill World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview

Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston speaks to James Ede, senior sustainability lead at Cargill, ahead of his appearance at this year’s World Confectionery Conference. You can register for the event at confectioneryconference.com

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Mars unveils multi-million dairy strategy as key element of confectionery supply chains

Mars has targeted the launch of a new ‘climate-first’ approach to sustainable dairy plan across its global business, which includes supply chains for its core M&M’s and Snickers chocolate brands, writes Neill Barston.

Reese’s goes big with latest special edition Jumbo Cup launch

A key new product development move has been confirmed by Reese’s, with the delivery of its Jumbo Cup variety of peanut butter-based treats that have grown to become a billion dollar global brand, reports Neill Barston.

Hershey reveals ESG progress on sustainable sourcing and best practices

In the wake of a major showing at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, Hershey has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing attainments on sustainable cocoa sourcing, environmental performance, promoting human rights, writes Neill Barston.

US set to break out its summer sweets for National Candy Month

Following swiftly on the heels of a successful Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, the US National Candy Month is set to offer a spotlight some of the region’s favourite seasonal categories including gummy candy, chocolate, taffy, lollipops, and hard candy, writes Neill Barston.

ICCO figures show cocoa supply chain deficits amid high volatility in global prices

The International Cocoa Association (ICCO), has released its latest quarterly bulletin revealing that crop deficits are ‘expected to be higher’ than previously anticipated, amid a shortage of supplies coming forward from key West African producing nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast, reports Neill Barston.

Ferrero claims key environmental and human rights performance gains with 15th sustainability report

Ferrero has confirmed notable gains in its environmental performance for its 15th sustainability report, including closing in on near complete traceability within its cocoa supply chains, as well as reporting that 90% of its packaging is from recyclable sources, writes Neill Barston.

John Brooks Jr, president of Adams & Brooks, claims Kettle Award confectionery honours

John Brooks Jr., President of Adams & Brooks has been in celebratory mood after being recognised by The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA), at the 77th Kettle Awards presentation at the Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, US, reports Neill Barston.

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