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Love is in the air for Swizzels with new Valentine’s sweet combination
UK confectionery business Swizzels has unveiled a fresh limited-edition product in time for Valentine’s Day, combining two of its most-loved brands into one treat: Squashies Love Hearts.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2025 event reviews
The organisers of this year’s ISM and ProSweets events have hailed the shows as another notable success, with more than 1,500 exhibitors, and a total of 32,000 visitors from 135 countries, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars enters the season of love with latest Valentine’s confectionery offerings
M&M’S is setting out to share the love this Valentine’s with an expanded range of limited edition products on its special online gift guide, as well as party favours and limited edition special romantic treats, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Netherlands business Primus Wafer Paper claims top spot for ISM product accolades
Three businesses with a strong focus on sustainability and clear innovation have claimed honours at the ISM 2025 awards in Cologne Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Flagship KitKat brand continues expansion with ‘better break’ sharing bars
Nestlé flagship KitKat brand has confirmed it’s on a mission to help people ‘break better,’ as it unveils its latest variant with new sharing bars, reports Neill Barston.
Nostalgia drives return of new Milky Way crispy rolls
Mars Wrigley is set to bring back one of its fan favourites in the form of Milky Way crispy rolls, which will feature alongside new Twix and Bounty variants, as the brand aims to make a major impact on the wafer market for 2025, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Fudge Kitchen releases latest Valentine’s and spring collection
British-based confectionery group Fudge Kitchen has unveiled its handmade Spring Collections for markets including Valentines and Mother’s Day, demonstrating a bold approach to flavours and tastes, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: ISM and ProSweets preview
Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston meets ISM director Sabine Schommer and Guido Hentscke, director of ProSweets, ahead of this year’s key linked industry events, to discuss major opportunities, challenges and some of the core highlights from the two major shows in Cologne.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fudge Kitchen takes nostalgic flavours to a new level
UK-based artisan confectionery business has tapped into nostalgic flavours of raspberry and coconut for its latest series of luxury products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Rowntree’s marks 60th anniversary with new Jelly Tots special edition
Nestlé-owned Rowntree’s has unveiled its latest arrival of the new Jelly Tots Tangy, in celebration of the classic brand’s 60th anniversary this year, writes Neill Barston.
Oreo makes a major play with six New Year flavour launches
The start of January has seen a major set of innovations from the Oreo brand, with no less than six new flavour launches across its portfolio targeting both the snacking, and iced-dessert market, writes Neill Barston.
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Swizzels responds to UK veganuary demand
UK confectionery manufacturer Swizzels has confirmed it has ramped up production to meet the growing demand for vegan sweets surrounding Veganuary 2025, writes Neill Barston
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2025 set for Brussels Marriott Grand Place
As we rapidly approach key Christmas celebrations, Confectionery Production can confirm that our next edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to return on 11 September 2025 at the Brussels Marriott, Grand Place, in Belgium.
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Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin reflects on the 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference and looks ahead to our 2025 event as it returns to Brussels, discussing key issues surrounding major supply chain policy including EUDR environmental legislation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability