Christmas
Food Standards Agency issues warning over fake Wonka bars for sale this Christmas
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to the public not to buy or eat fake ‘Wonka Bars’ or ‘Prime’ chocolate bars for safety reasons, in the wake of major concerns raised over illegitimate products being sold in regional markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products
Festive confectionery still shines despite wider market challenges
We are now just several weeks from Christmas and it seems that celebrations are very much in full swing around the world, in terms of a wealth of decorations, glossy media campaigns and a whole raft of special edition confectionery.
Nestlé aims for magical Christmas with latest season’s confectionery line-up
Nestlé Confectionery has delivered a broad series of confectionery for its Christmas 2023 line-up, consisting of classic holiday treats and brand-new winter wonders, including special editions of Quality Street, After Eight and Smarties, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Haribo mishap Bingo aims to add festive fun this Christmas
Haribo is entering into the seasonal fun in creating its very own treat-filled version of ‘Christmas mishap Bingo,’ which works on the basis that like life itself, not everything always goes entirely to plan, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero unveils a feast of festive treats for Christmas 2023
Ferrero has unveiled a host of festive treats for the Christmas season including a grand assortment of chocolates, special edition Nutella glass jars and Keebler Fudge Stripes gingerbread cookies in a limited edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Elf movie, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Strikes set to go ahead at Cargill UK confectionery manufacturing facility
Employees at a Cargill UK chocolate production plant at Worksop, Nottinghamshire, are moving ahead with plans to strike over levels of pay, surrounding the peak Christmas manufacturing period, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swizzels starts the festive confectionery party, amid rise in demand for vegan ranges
UK confectionery manufacturer Swizzels has entered into the festive spirit with creating its new seasonal gift drums for the key Christmas period, featuring some of its key lines including Love Hearts and Drumstick Mini Chew Bars, writes Neill Barston.
A Christmas season to remember, yet reflect on wider global conditions
As we’re now officially into December, it seems that marketing activity for the season is being ramped up in impressive style right across the food and drink sector, with confectionery being given the strongest media spotlight of the entire year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé targets Christmas market with latest classic chocolate favourites
With Christmas now just around the corner, Nestlé has pledged the return of some key festive favourites and themed product launches as it competes for a share of the biggest retailing period of the calendar, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference: Ferrero Focus, Francesco Tramontin interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, on his appearance as a keynote speaker at the World Confectionery Conference, and the company’s progress on tackling core sustainability issues.
Here’s wishing you all a fine Christmas and a Happy New Year
With Christmas just a few days away, all that remains is to offer our best season’s greetings, and hopes that 2022 can potentially offer us all some more settled times ahead.
India’s Kocoatrait gets in festive spirit with its plum cake chocolate release
A ‘guilt free, sustainable and plastic free Christmas’ is promised by Indian business Kocoatrait’s latest festive release in the form of its plum cake chocolate bar, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association welcomes strong US Christmas sweets sales results
The critical pre Christmas sales period for the confectionery sector has seen key growth in the US, with total seasonal sales up 20% over last year, according to latest sector analysis, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bonds of London adds festive sparkle with latest Christmas sweets series
Confectionery specialists at Bonds of London has released its latest Christmas range in time for the festive period, offering a host of festive favourites for the season.