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Exclusive: Mars Wrigley enters the spirit of the season with cracking Christmas lines
This Christmas, Mars Wrigley has moved to produce some genuine confectionery crackers that build upon its existing series of festive sweet treats that are hitting shelves around the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury completes 200th anniversary with fine festive confectionery line-up
With Cadbury continuing to enjoy its 200th anniversary celebrations, the company’s Christmas confectionery line-up features a selection of family favourites, alongside some sparkling new festive surprises, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Bolivian cacao sourced for Kindred Forest’s sustainable Christmas chocolate release
Amid a flurry of festive confectionery releases, a stand-out development in ethical sourcing has been unveiled as sustainable confectionery brand, Kindred Forest unveils the launch of its Bolivian Wild Beniano Cacao chocolate bar, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Terry’s confectionery creates Christmas series as part of wider portfolio expansion
A bold festive move from Terry’s confectionery has seen the company expand its product portfolio to include a new Christmas Orange Hot Chocolate Bombe and minis mint crisp series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Confectionery remains a major festive gifting favourite, says Walker’s study
Despite the digital dominance of AI-enhanced marketing, this Christmas is set to see a resurgence in traditional gifting within the UK, and confectionery is seen by nearly 50% of people as the ultimate festive trusty reserve present, according to fresh research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Godiva targets strong slice of the premium Christmas chocolate market
Belgian-founded luxury chocolate brand Godiva has kicked-off its Christmas campaign in unveiling a series of seasonal gifting ranges which are set to target the luxury gifting market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cargill celebrates Fi Europe chocolate alternative award honours
After a major showing at this year’s Fi Europe event, Cargill is in celebratory mood after claiming honours at the influential international ingredients show, marking success with developing a significant chocolate alternative, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, 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
Upcycled cacaofruit gains wider momentum with release across Barry Callebaut’s core porfolio
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has confirmed a key strategic decision in scaling up the use of upcycled cacaofruit used in its Cabosse Naturals ingredients brand into its wider portfolio, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, 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
Global chocolate confectionery studies forecasts market rise to $118 billion by 2031
Latest studies have valued the global confectionery market as reaching a value of $118.6 billion over the next six years, with product innovation and gifting driving the sector’s anticipated growth, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Latest flavour and taste trends set to be showcased by Symrise at Gulfood Manufacturing
As final preparations for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing take shape, Symrise flavour, nutrition and fragrance group is set to showcase its present series of solutions for the confectionery and wider food sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery companies anticipating a scarily successful Halloween
With all the hype that has surrounded it over the past few months, Halloween is finally upon us, with the US continuing to lead celebrations for what is now firmly fixed as one of the most significant moments in confectionery calendar.
Super spooky Swizzels Squeletons emerge for a frightfully fulfilling Halloween
A bone-chillingly fine supernatural confectionery offering has been unveiled by Swizzels, with its latest Squashies Squeletons series anticipated to make a hauntingly fine impact this month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory