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Exclusive: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference preview interview
The World Confectionery Conference will be returning as a live showcase this autumn. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, Ferrero’s vice president of EU institutional relations and the group’s public policy centre, who will be featuring as part of a dynamic line-up of speakers for our must-attend event of 2023
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Starburst series axed in Australia amid supply chain price rises
Fans of Mars Wrigley’s popular Starburst lollies have taken to social media to call for a reversal of a decision by the company for removing the product range from shelves in Australia, writes Neill Barston.
Läderach continues US expansion with latest retail store openings
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is set to achieve a total of 40 retail stores in the US within the past two years, as it opens the doors to its two latest sites surrounding Mother’s Day, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Packaging focus: Flexible and sustainable solutions gain key industry momentum
According to Innova Market Insights’ top trends for 2022, the health of the planet is now the top concern of consumers. Daisy Phillipson takes a look at how new innovations in smart and sustainable flexible packaging can help confectionery manufacturers meet core environmental goals
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz issues legal warning over snacks brand Primal Pantry’s use of lilac
Global confectionery group Mondelez International has issued a legal warning to UK healthy snack brand Primal Pantry on concerns over the company’s use of the colour lilac for one of its ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé starts the party with its Mojito and mint After Eight edition
Nestlé has declared that it is ‘cocktail hour’ for its renowned After Eight brand, with its latest release introducing its latest twist on a much loved drink – Mojito & Mint, inspired by the classic Cuban party drink.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Uganda’s Latitude Craft Chocolate expands with Cocoa Runners UK distribution
Five years after founding in Uganda, Latitude Craft Chocolate has expanded its operations with exporting to the UK through distributor Cocoa Runners.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major scheme from Froneri ice cream supports key UK community organisations
The fast-rising Froneri ice cream group is undertaking its first major UK community programme in partnership with three Yorkshire charities, with a series of donations set to total £180,000, writes Neill Barston.
Mars Wrigley backs both England and Scotland with its Euro 2020 Snickers campaign
With the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 football championships in full flow, Mars Wrigley UK has unveiled a timely Snickers chocolate series campaign as it sponsors England and Scotland in the tournament, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz delivers $2 billion deal for Chipita baked snacks business
A major deal has been agreed by Mondelēz International in securing a $2 billion acquisition of Chipita S.A, an established Greek-founded global business specialising in croissants and baked snacks, reports Neill Barston.
Australia’s gourmet Nomad brand releases its latest hot chocolate series
Australian-based confectionery brand Nomad Chocolate has gained key national distribution with Woolworths stores for its latest 45% West African dark hot chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks continues preparations for new Indianapolis venue
The US Sweets and Snacks Expo event is counting down towards the return of its key industry showcase, which for the first time in its history takes place in Indianapolis, marking two years since it was last held, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé confectionery sales rise despite pandemic
Nestlé has recorded increased revenues from its confectionery division, recording CHF 1.7 billion in sales for its latest quarter, against 1.63 billion for the same period in 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars steps up to help deliver greater industry gender equality
A key news development this week that seen Mars step up become a vice chair at the Unstereotype Alliance campaigning for gender equality in media advertising has to be welcomed as an extremely positive move.