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Ferrero responds to challenging trading conditions with major Christmas investment
Ferrero is set to invest £3 million in a broad selection of new seasonal products for the UK and Ireland, including its classic series of boxed chocolates, figures and novelties for Christmas 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Niederegger marzipan extends its packaging systems with key assistance from Gerhard Schubert
Finding the right packaging solutions presents businesses with a number of challenges, as German-based Niederegger marzipan business explains, after seeking a packaging machinery solution for its operations from Gerhard Schubert
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Creating Jersey chocolate with real character
Jersey-based chocolatier Mandy Gagnerie has spent the past few years honing her online business. She speaks to editor Neill Barston about her drive to support the confectionery sector through challenging times with an inspiring range of creative confectionery
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mondelēz International strengthens product portfolio amid rise in on-the-go ranges
Global snacks and confectionery group Mondelēz International is continuing to strengthen its portfolio with several key releases designed to meet consumers’ individual lifestyles in response to a wider growth trend in on-the-go products.
Responding to a rapidly evolving dairy market
The dairy market still has a valuable part to play within confectionery, despite the emergence of alternatives in recent years. Confectionery Production examines some of the product trends for sweets and ice-cream that are making an impact this year
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Study reveals the most calorie-laden Easter eggs hitting shelves
Amid far less prominent Easter celebrations this year, a study has been conducted to establish which treats contained the highest level of calories among classic British seasonal releases.
UK chocolatier Paul A Young releases cosmic Easter collection
UK artisan chocolatier, Paul A Young, has created a special intergalactic chocolate collection for Easter, challenging the design of traditional chocolate eggs by giving them a cosmic twist.
Brazilian confectionery companies shine at ISM
Brazilian confectionery companies participating at ISM 2020 achieved almost $4 million in closed deals, with an expectation of reaching almost US$ 24 million during the next year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Fudge Kitchen puts flavours through their paces with annual contest
A host of inventive flavours came under the microscope recently for the New Year New Flavour initiative from UK confectionery firm Fudge Kitchen, as it bids to extend its existing extensive portfolio.
Beneo to release its latest sugar free sweets collection at ISM
For this year’s ISM trade fair, Beneo is unveiling its latest confectionery collection featuring sugar-free candies that contains authentic flavours from around the world.
Come and meet the team at this year’s ProSweets
This weekend, we will find ourselves once again based in Cologne for ProSweets in Germany, where we return as the only UK confectionery magazine publisher exhibiting at the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports first quarter financial upturn
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has made financial first quarter gains, increasing its sales volumes by 8.2% to 585,620 tonnes, with revenues also up 8.7% to CHF 2 billion for the period.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Brazilian confectionery exports rise ahead of ISM 2020
A new report has highlighted 32% growth in Brazilian confectionery exports since 2015, as the country prepares its delegation for ISM 2020.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Puratos continues expansion of vegan product range
Ingredients group, Puratos, is extending its vegan range with the launch this month of the Vegan Granola Bake Mix and a new Satin Vegan Complete Plain Cake Mix.