Christmas
Countdown to Christmas sees Nestlé deliver core favourites and updated confectionery series
Santa will be piling his sleigh high this Christmas with a host of new fun festive offerings from Nestlé including Smarties Elf Treats Giant Tube, Aero Orange Bubbles and Milkybar Fairy Lights, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Macpac thermoforming packaging responds to key Santa snow dome design challenge
Christmas craftsmanship has been notably on display from thermoforming packaging specialists, Macpac, which has devised a suitably seasonal dome shaped design destined for Martin’s Chocolatier’s premium Snow Globe chocolate santa and snowball truffles series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Festive good vibes for Russell & Atwell’s latest fresh chocolate series
British fresh chocolate premium brand Russell & Atwell has entered the festive season in revealing two new flavours in the form of Nutty Blond and Seville Orange, as the brand continues to gain market interest, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Premium chocolate brand Montezuma’s sprinkles its festive chocolate magic
An inviting series of Christmas chocolate creations has been unveiled by UK premium chocolate brand Montezuma’s, as the brand continues to grow its profile within the British market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Santa’s Christmas is shaping-up just fine with KitKat innovation
If anyone is deserving of a break this time of year, then it’s surely Santa once his present dispensing tasks are complete, and he’ll now be able to put his feet up with KitKat’s first ever shapes, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Seasonal joy spreads with Ethel M Chocolates Christmas luxury Christmas series
Luxury confectionery brand Ethel M Chocolates, part of the Mars group has offered up a host of seasonal surprises to offer fans some festive fun this Christmas, writes Neill Barston.
Premium and artisan crafts are topping Christmas flavour lists, says ofi
Global ingredients group, ofi, has offered a festive breakdown of some of its flavour favourites for Christmas 2023, for cocoa and confectionery markets, as international category sales continue to offer an upturn for the season.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cost of living crisis drives Christmas confectionery sales boost
Major confectionery brands have reported an upturn in sales for the festive season, as financially pressed shoppers have reportedly turned to offering gifts of premium chocolate as an alternative to more costly items, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Christmas confectionery round-up 2023: Mintel interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Marcia Mogelonsky, director of insights at Mintel research group on this year’s Christmas season, and discussing what is making the grade in terms of products and trends at this major seasonal celebration.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Lily O’Briens offers latest premium Christmas chocolate creations
Premium chocolate brand Lily O’Briens has pulled out the festive stops for 2023, as it showcases its Christmas range including seasonal truffles and hearts, in addition to its desserts collection that has delivered a key sales boost, according to the company, writes, Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Global chocolate market’s resilience offers major Christmas cheer
The chocolate confectionery market remains one of the highlights of the annual calendar, as editor Neill Barston discusses with Mintel’s director of insights, Marcia Mogelonsky, as we examine some of the industry’s key Christmas releases
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Winter warmers from Hames Chocolates offer festive cheer
Some added festive warmth is being brought to the market from UK-based private label firm Hames Chocolates, as it extends its indulgent series of Hot Chocolate Stirrers, Bombes and chocolate pouches, amid a key upturn in its trading, writes Neill Barston.
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.