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Hershey unveils latest better-for-you confectionery strategy

The US-based Hershey confectionery business has unveiled major strategies for delivering new solutions in the better-for-you chocolate category, in response to growing consumer demand for healthier options, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Moo Free Chocolates reports major growth in its vegan chocolate ranges

British-based Moo Free Chocolates has reported a major 300% growth in its online sales in the past year, amid a key spike in demand for vegan ranges, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Sternchemie expands its lecithin solutions including confectionery and bakery ranges

German-based lecithin specialist Sternchemie has expanded its series of non-GMO based solutions in response to a rising major demand for natural product ranges, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ferrero targets key Easter market with latest seasonal confectionery

A renewed focus on core product lines has been outlined by Ferrero as part of its spring 2021 campaign, which is backed by a major £5.8 million advertising campaign amid hopes of a wider sector recovery for the year ahead, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Focus: Bakery products market retains a healthy momentum despite pandemic conditions

This year has seen a broad base of bakery and snacks ranges come to market despite the pandemic, with the sector as a whole continuing to show growth. Neill Barston reports

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Hotel Chocolat enters travel retail market with first confectionery series

UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat its releasing its first ever travel retail exclusive this month, unveiling a series of luxury chocolates available within seven British airports.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

KitKat range expands with new Honeycomb and chocolate hazelnut spread flavours

Nestlé’s UK confectionery division has moved to extend its market-leading KiKat range with an addition of two new flavours, Honeycomb, and Chocolate Hazelnut spread, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing

Special focus: Crucial investments unveiled at Hames Chocolates despite pandemic challenges

UK confectionery business Hames Chocolates, a specialist in white and private label ranges, discusses how it has handled the coronavirus crisis as it sets about a new chapter in its history, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Chocolette Distribution launches low-calorie chocolate for US market

Swiss-owned Chocolette Distribution, part of Chocolette Confectionary, has expanded its production in developing a new series of low-calorie Red Delight chocolate launched for the US market.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability