Easter
Easter set to offer major opportunity for global retailers amid challenging times
With the world enduring a particularly torrid time right now amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, wider economic turbulence and the pandemic stubbornly refusing to disappear, a little added time spent among friends and family for those who are fortunate to do so this Easter will be most welcome.
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NCA research finds 91% of Americans set to celebrate Easter with confectionery
A diverse range of confectionery treats will be shared across 91% of homes in the US this Easter, according to latest research from the country’s National Confectionery Association (NCA), reports, Neill Barston.
Läderach unveils latest US Easter confectionery line-up
Premium Swiss-chocolate business Läderach has released its latest Easter confectionery series for its key US market, with the business continuing to expand its presence in the region, writes Neill Barston.
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Baravelli’s artisan chocolatiers devise giant Easter egg supporting Ukraine aid
Welsh-based bean-to-bar confectionery business Baravelli’s Artisan Chocolatiers of Conwy, has created a stunning giant Easter Egg as part of a Red Cross prize draw appeal in support of war-torn Ukraine, writes Neill Barston.
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Confectionery sector looks to a more settled summer for retail revival
That’s it! Easter’s done and dusted for another year. It’s too soon to know whether Easter 2022 will be a ‘normal’ one, free of restrictions, but we can always hope.
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Easter treat analysis highlights e numbers within key seasonal ranges
As the nation prepares to celebrate this weekend, analysis of the some of the most popular UK Easter chocolate treats has examined which products contain the most e numbers, reports Neill Barston.
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Easter chocolate innovation falls 25% amid Covid-19, according to Mintel studies
Despite relative buoyancy reported across key global confectionery markets as Easter approaches, coronavirus conditions have resulted in a 25% cut in chocolate product innovation over the past year, according to Mintel research, reports Neill Barston.
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Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
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German confectionery market produces over 200 million Easter bunnies
A member survey from the BDSI (Federal Association of Germans Confectionery Industry) has revealed that in the build-up to Easter, 214 million chocolate bunnies will be created within the nation, reports Neill Barston.
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Yowie unveils its latest Easter campaign with added educational messages
The US-based Yowie Group, specialising in confectionery with an educational experience, has unveiled its latests Easter campaign including free activities including eco-friendly baskets, hunts and cards to mark the occasion.
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South African raisins record strong seasonal crops for the global bakery sector
The bakery sector has reportedly seen high volumes and exceptional quality from South Africa’s key production region of currants this Easter, according to the country’s industry association.
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NCA’s research reveals key Easter confectionery treating trends
A majority of those celebrating Easter next weekend will share a gift of chocolate and candy to celebrate the season, according to the US-based National Confectioners Association’s latest seasonal review, writes Neill Barston.
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Cadbury’s latest bunny advert star is living her best aquatic life
Cadbury fans in the US have voted for a twist on Easter tradition, with the brand’s annual bunny tryouts producing its first ever amphibian winner – Betty the Australian White tree frog, writes Neill Barston.
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German confectionery study finds consumers still rate Easter as a key treating period
As Easter rapidly approaches, Germany’s confectionery body, the BDSI’s latest survey revealed that 84% of the population enjoy giving sweets as a seasonal gift, writes Neill Barston.
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