chocolate
Orkla drives forward purchase deal of Nordic confectionery firm Bubs Godis
Scandinavia’s Orkla confectionery and snacks group has reportedly forged ahead with its deal for a full acquisition of fellow Nordic business, Bubs Godis, within the Swedish sweets market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely delivers release of its Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavours
Impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely has hailed the release of a venture with Ben & Jerry’s, which has signed up to its core ethical cocoa sourcing principles, with special edition Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Fudge Brownie chocolate bar flavours inspired by the ice cream group, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut releases its chocolate trends for 2023
The Barry Callebaut group has delivered the latest edition of its chocolate confectionery trends reports for global markets, revealing high demand for product ranges that are indulgent, as well as sustainably produced, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé extends KitKat series with Biscoff flavours, and revives limited edition vegan version
A revamped series of new and extended flavours for Nestlé’s flagship KitKat brand are set to be released in the UK, across its milk, dark and vegan categories, including a bites offering with Lotus Biscoff, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate expands gaining key stake in Slovakia’s Lyra confectionery group
Colombian Chocolate Manufacturer, Luker Chocolate, has confirmed a move to gain a controlling stake in Slovakian confectionery business, the Lyra Group, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s festive ‘Bounty ban’ prompts social media industry response
A decision by Mars Wrigley to trial festive Celebrations tubs without Bounty sweets in the wake of a consumer survey has seemingly divided the confectionery sector, prompting concern expressed on social media, writes Neill Barston.
WNWN Food Labs set for major ‘alt choc’ production expansion after initial success
Fresh from claiming a World Confectionery Award for product innovation at our World Confectionery Conference, ‘alt choc’ company WNWN Food Labs is set to expand its UK production facilities, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero breaks ground on multi-million US Kinder Bueno production facilities
Plans for a key $214 million expansion of Ferrero North America’s Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois, have taken a key step forward as the business broke ground on the major project, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
A bold new vision for Barry Callebaut’s Second Generation Chocolate
In what has already proved a notably memorable year for the confectionery sector, the latest key development to grab global media headlines has been the emergence of Barry Callebaut’s ‘Second generation chocolate.’
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut increases global sales, despite dip in annual profits
Barry Callebaut has reported improved sales revenues of CHF 8.1 billion for the year, up 14.6%, with general growth across its international operations, despite a downturn in profits amid notable global challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Confectionery sector seeking AI solutions could pave the way for key production breakthrough
There have been a number of standout developments within the confectionery sector in terms of finished product development in the past few years that have engaged technology to its best effect.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Fresh chocolate from Russell & Atwell wows Dragons’ Den
Emerging from the BBC’s Dragons’ Den with a successful funding bid is quite some feat. Neill Barston speaks to artisan chocolate maker Giles Atwell on his recent screen experiences that have propelled the business into overdrive
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Choco Tec event to place major industry topics in the spotlight
Confectionery Production is glad to be supporting this year’s Choco Tec event, which is set to be taking place in Cologne, Germany, this December, with a broad range of speakers being lined up.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Preparations for the 2022 edition of Choco Tec event gather momentum
Germany’s ZDS central college of the confectionery industry has played a key role over the past 70 years. Neill Barston meets its managing director, Andreas Bertram, who contribute to our World Confectionery Conference, as preparations gather momentum for this year’s Choco Tec event this December in Cologne.