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Ferrero places sweetest ad for sixty sensory judges
In a move that has been described as potentially the ultimate role for chocoholics, Ferrero is advertising in Italy for a total of 60 product taste testers.
Academy of Chocolate awards celebrate winners from around the world
Chocolatiers from around the world gathered at Claridge’s Hotel in the London, UK, this week to celebrate at annual Academy of Chocolate awards party.
Return of the Toblerone missing peaks prompts media spotlight
One of the biggest headlines within the confectionery sector for the past weeks has been news of a return for Toblerone in a larger format, which has gained broad media attention.
Delicious Ideas expands with acquisition of Barnack Confectionery
UK-based confectionery and snacks business Delicious Ideas Food Group has acquired Barnack Confectionery, after an extended three-year negotiation
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury to slash sugar content of Dairy Milk bar
A reduced sugar version of Cadbury Dairy Milk will go on sale next year.
Sensient confirms deal for Canadian natural ingredients firm Mazza Innovation
Sensient Technologies has confirmed a deal to acquire Vancouver-based botanical extraction technology firm Mazza Innovation as part of its natural ingredients expansion
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley delivers product revamp across core brands
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has confirmed the launch of what it has billed as its ‘first true texture innovation’ in nearly two decades, across its core Skittles and Starburst brands.
Sweetdreams appoints new UK sales director
UK chocolatier, Sweetdreams, has recruited a new sales director to build on its reported growth over the past two years.
Staying true to your business roots
This past month has been a particularly busy one in terms of travel, as I enjoyed visiting several key businesses operating within the confectionery and bakery sectors.
Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
McVities emerges strongly in major retail study
Snack and confectionery business McVitie’s has been listed in the top five most chosen brands in Kantar Worldpanel’s 2018 UK Brand Footprint ranking.