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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.
Focus: Better-for-you, sugar reduced and extended flavour ranges all among 2021’s key confectionery trends
Though we are only a few months into 2021, it is presenting some intriguing trends within confectionery, including continued interest in better-for-you, sugar reduced ranges, in addition to an enhanced range of flavours being a core market driver for ice cream, according to Innova Market Insights
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Symrise joins AIM industry sustainability and human rights initiative
Symrise has engaged with a global initiative from AIM, the European Brands Association, devised to unite consumer goods manufacturers and their suppliers to focus on sustainability and human rights within value chains, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury Dairy Milk set to be produced in the UK again after £15 million investment
Production of the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk range is set for a return to the UK, as parent company Mondelēz International delivers a £15 million investment into the brand’s founding British site in Bournville, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé records organic growth for its nine-month results, despite reduced confectionery sales
The Swiss-headquartered Nestlé group recorded 3.5% organic growth for its nine-month financial results, despite its confectionery division suffering a fall in sales amid the closure of retail outlets during the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International launches key Oreo cookie campaign
The Mondelēz International global brand of Oreo biscuits is launching a major new digital campaign, The Playful Network, highlighting key connections consumers have made during the ongoing pandemic.
British brands join forces for Posters for the People campaign
A wide range of key British brands, including confectionery and snacks businesses such as McVitie’s, Montezuma’s chocolates and Graze, are joining forces to help offer messages of encouragement and hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mondelēz International posts growth with $26 billion annual revenues
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has reported an annual net revenue increase of 0.2%, to $25.9 billion across its business activities across the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability