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Mars unveils latest insights-driven Snickers and M&M’s treats
An innovative series of insights-based product releases have been unveiled by Mars Wrigley, including new Snickers Pecan bars, M&M’s Peanut and Jelly, and Skittles Pop’d, offering a key twist on classic ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive review: The World Confectionery Conference marks 90th anniversary of Confectionery Production in style
A genuine buzz surrounded this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as the event proved a worthy celebration of our publication’s 90th anniversary, offering a key platform for debating major issues facing the industry. Editor Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
YumEarth and Solely offer free-from and better-for-you Halloween treats
As the spooky season reaches its peak around the world, two US confectionery brands, YumEarth and Solely have been making waves with creating free-from dietary offerings, including better-for-you product lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
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.
ISM Middle East 2024 show review
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video interview with key players at this year’s ISM Middle East, including Karen Beston, of PS8 (organisers of the UK pavilion), Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Cristian Chu Salgado of Luker Chocolate, and Katharina Buschjager, ISM Middle East show director.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive extended review: Dubai’s ISM Middle East reports record visitor levels
Expanding to nearly double its previous size, ISM offered up a surprising array of Middle Eastern treats, as editor Neill Barston discovers in this special extended report from this year’s must-see confectionery event for the region.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM Middle East 2024 review
This year’s ISM Middle East delivered a wealth of product innovation for the region, with more than 500 exhibitors delivering a show that nearly doubled in size, with a strong representation from businesses from around the world.
Godiva reveals heritage luxury chocolate collection for US market debut
Belgian-founded premium chocolate brand Godvia has confirmed its new limited-edition Heritage Collection – an exclusive assortment of new chocolates and confections gaining their debut in the US market, reports 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.
Global confectionery companies gather for ISM Middle East opening
A vibrant and diverse assembly of confectionery companies from around the globe ensure that ISM Middle East opened its doors in optimistic mood today in Dubai, reports Neill. Barston.
World Confectionery Conference exclusive: Behind the scenes at Ferrero’s key Luxembourg HQ
Located close to a UNESCO world heritage site, Ferrero’s headquarters in Luxembourg certainly are a marker for its notable ambitions. Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin, its vice president for EU institutional relations and group public policy, ahead of his World Confectionery Conference presentation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cinnabon and WARHEADS release limited-edition collaboration in selected bakeries
The collaboration will be available in selected bakeries while supplies last, beginning monday, 19 August.
Caramac’s back and tapping into a wave of confectionery nostalgia
Much to many fans’ delight, Nestlé has revived its classic British caramel flavoured bar, the Caramac, which is seemingly going to be on a temporary basis after being surprisingly discontinued at the end of last year.
pladis offers a flavour twist with new Rich Tea biscuit variety
Global snacking group pladis has lined-up a major flavour twist for its classic British favourite McVitie’s Rich Tea, which has been bestowed with a fresh new cocoa variety to bolster the brand this summer, writes Neill Barston.