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KitKat creates 12 Days of Breakmas festive celebrations
British confectionery favourite, KitKat, has this week joined the digital advent calendar party for the first time this year with its 12 days of Breakmas activity, offering consumers the chance to win daily prizes.
M&M’s offers a slice of Red One Christmas confectionery movie magic
The Christmas spirit is already well and truly with Mars Wrigley, as its flagship M&M’s brand forges a partnership with newly-released seasonal family movie, Red One, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero strikes UK dispensing equipment deal with Sephra for flagship Nutella brand
Dessert and ingredient equipment business Sephra has agreed a major deal with Ferrero bringing Nutella Dispensers to the UK & Irish market, further enhancing the prominence of the brand, writes Neill Barston.
Flavour packed Jacob’s Bites series targets on-the-go snacking market
A key new mini treat is being released by snacking group pladis, as it releases its Jacob’s Bites series that is set to target the on-the-go market, which has enjoyed a post Covid-19 pandemic boom, as consumers continue to enjoy a heightened range of social occasions, writes Neill Barston.
Luxury chocolate offerings from Love Cocoa set the tone for summer
Ethically founded British confectionery brand Love Cocoa has unveiled its latest premium offerings, a duo of new bars including a buttery 35% blonde variety, and an 85% dark option, writes Neill Barston.
Snickers takes to the skies with latest major promotional campaign
Flagship Mars chocolate brand Snickers is aiming high with its latest major international campaign, known as ‘hungry skies’ as it seeks to capture an added slice of the on-the-go market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé’s ‘taken away our Breakaway,’ as classic bar set be axed
Fans of the classic British Breakaway chocolate bar have taken to social media to vent their dismay at the demise of the old-school favourite, as Nestlé confirmed that it would no longer be produced from next month, reports, Neill Barston.
ChoViva gains major private label deal in the wake of ISM success
Fresh from claiming an innovation award at ISM, Planet A’s ChoViva sustainable chocolate alternative made with oats and sunflower seeds, is set to be made available in selected private label products from Rewe and Penny stores within Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Plans for US Peepsfest New Year confectionery celebrations gather pace
Plans are fast taking shape for one of America’s most colourful festive confectionery events is set to return this year, Peepsfest, in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, celebrating the achievements of the classic Peeps brand of sweets, and its centrepiece giant ‘chick drop,’ writes Neill Barston.
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