Halloween
Mars goes all out with spooky season Halloween range promotions
Major confectionery group Mars has tapped into the trend for early promotion of Halloween, with the company unveiling a number of terrifying treats for the spooky season, writes Neill Barston.
Butterfinger teams up with Heidi Klum for a ghoulishly good Halloween party
Much-loved confectionery brand Butterfinger is teaming up with the Queen of Halloween, model and screen presenter Heidi Klum to sponsor her spooky seasonal celebrations in New York City on 31 October, writes Neill Barston.
Frightfully fine Halloween treats arrive at Ole & Steen sites
Danish bakery specialist Ole & Steen has unveiled a limited-edition collection of spooky Halloween treats across all locations, just in time for the one of the busiest confectionery periods in the annual calendar.
Budget-conscious Halloween beckons for families around the world, according to latest survey
Spooky enjoyment on a budget is anticipated to be a core theme of this year’s Halloween celebrations when it comes to consumers choices of seasonal treats and festivities, according to analysis from Euromonitor, writes Neill Barston.
Major industry study finds 94% of US consumers set for Halloween indulgence
Preparations for Halloween have been in full swing within the US, with a total of 94% of consumers reporting they are set to treat themselves this season, according to National Confectioners Association research, writes Neill Barston.
A spooktacular Hershey Halloween line-up offers a blend of new and classic confectionery
A host of fiendishly fine chocolate and snacks delights to satisfy the spookiest soirée have been unveiled by the Hershey Company, as it targets a spooktacular performance this Halloween season, which remains one of the most significant for many regions around the world, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey unveils a ‘spooktacular’ early Halloween Reese’s pumpkin treat
While the summer months may well be a time of holiday focus for many around the world, Hershey has taken the bold move of offering up an early Halloween treat with the release of its Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, writes Neill Barston.
Spooky delights served up by Ole & Steen Danish bakery chain
A host of suitably spooky delights have been unveiled by Danish bakery, Ole & Steen, which is adding a touch of hocus pocus to their stores with some supernaturally fine confectionery creations, reports Neill Barston.
Hershey’s Halloween ‘Helping hands’ retailer scheme preps industry for key spooky season
Hershey has reported a strong level of engagement with its ‘helping hands’ programme of supporting its retail partners, as the US business gears up for Halloween, which has consistently proved one of its most vital periods of the calendar year, writes Neill Barston.
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Halloween may offer a host of major treats, yet major industry challenges remain
There’s no escaping the fact that Halloween now represents extremely big business for the confectionery sector around the world, with the US once again leading the way in terms of the sheer variety and diversity of spooky celebrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Frighteningly fine Halloween ingredients innovations and trends heading our way
With the Halloween season rapidly kicking into gear, ingredients specialists at ofi have unveiled some of their top flavour tips for the season, which promises to offer plenty of ghoulishly fine treats, writes Neill Barston.
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Spooky survey finds Haribo remains ghoulishly good, amid wider doorstep disappointments
It’s official. The children of Britain have spoken of their frightful disappointment and devilish dismay at the quality of treats received on their annual trick or treat missions, according to a new study from Haribo, reports Neill Barston
US anticipates a record-breaking Halloween season for spooky treat retail sales
Studies for the National Retail Federation in the US have found that total Halloween spending is set to reach even greater ‘spooktacluar’ highs this year, with a projected record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion, due to be achieved, writes Neill Barston.
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NCA president and CEO John Downs calls for FDA response to California product dye ban
The president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, John Downs, has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action in the wake of a Californian ruling banning food product dyes used in Halloween treats, writes Neill Barston.
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