chocolate
AAK devises latest high stability fat range for chocolate spreads
Swedish ingredients manufacturer AAK has devised its latest range of Akospread fats for chocolate and nut-based spread applications focused on stability, visual appeal, texture and flavour.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Chocolatier Paul A Young forges Cornish sea salt connection
UK chocolatier Paul A Young has set upon a move working with Cornish Sea Salt across his recipes, products and events.
Plamil extends So Free series as demand grows for reduced sugar ranges
Creating confectionery for the Free-from and reduced sugar market poses numerous tests, as Adrian Ling, managing director of Plamil Foods explains to Neill Barston
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Preparations gather momentum for European Cocoa Forum
Preparations for this year’s European Cocoa Forum are fast gathering pace, with a series of discussion panels forming a major element of the event in Lisbon, Portugal.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweet Sundays return from Mars Wrigley Confectionery
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UKhas announced the return of its Sweet Sundays promotion for the eighth year running.
Qualvis produces ethical packaging for chocolate bars
Packaging manufacturer, Qualvis, has produced a range of fully compostable and recyclable packaging for the organic, vegan, raw chocolate maker, Conscious Chocolate.
National Confectioners Association finds millennials impacting on market trends
A study from the National Confectioners Association of chocolate consumers has found that while preferences for dark, milk, and white chocolate vary widely across age groups, a new generation of millennial shoppers is impacting the chocolate retail experience.
Driving growth for healthier confectionery
Creating indulgent treats is not necessarily a concept that sits easily with healthier product ranges. Sarah Gibbons reports for Confectionery Production on the issue
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Children become Montezuma’s Chocolates stars with new screen series
Gaining the chance to become Willy Wonka for a week at Montezuma’s Chocolates proved an opportunity not to be missed by a group school children who appeared in a British TV documentary screen on Channel 4 this evening. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Whitakers Chocolates retains highest quality and safety rating
UK confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates has retained its key AA+ grade accreditation in the 2019 British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit.
Global confectionery growth forecast offers industry encouragement
With such a wide variety of developments within the confectionery sector over the past year, it is encouraging to learn of a fresh study suggesting continued growth for the industry. Analysis from the Research and Markets group found that despite existing challenges, compound annual sales increases of around 3% within the chocolate segment have been […]
Godiva appoints president role for European and Middle East markets
Premium confectionery brand Godiva Godiva Chocolatier has appointed Olivier de Mendez as president for the UK, Middle East and Turkey, as the business continues to expand in the region.
Conscious Chocolate gains major product development investment
Confectionery brand Conscious Chocolate has undergone a relaunch with investment from Fortissimo Group, which has enabled reformulation work on the company’s product range.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley revives its ‘world’s sweetest’ intern initiative
Mars Wrigley Confectionery, which is behind major brands including M&M’s, Snickers and Skittles, has announced what it believes is the world’s sweetest internship opportunity in Chicago, US.