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UK manufacturers survey to assess sector impact of coronavirus
A key survey of UK manufacturers, including businesses operating within confectionery and bakery markets, is being undertaken to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Morris and Son gains new site expanding its confectionery supplies business
UK confectionery supplier and food and drink stock management specialist Morris & Son has confirmed acquisition of a 52,400 sq ft warehouse in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offering the business a key opportunity for growth.
Paramount Retail group completes Crawford and Tilley confectionery deal
The UK-based Paramount Retail Group has confirmed the acquisition of sweets firm Crawford & Tilley, which will join a portfolio of businesses that includes confectioners Bristows of Devon.
Border Biscuits honoured at the Great Taste Awards
UK based biscuit manufacturer, Border has been recognised at the Great Taste Awards 2018, with the brand’s dark chocolate gingers and lemon drizzle melts each being awarded 1-star for the quality of their flavour.
Delicious Ideas expands with acquisition of Barnack Confectionery
UK-based confectionery and snacks business Delicious Ideas Food Group has acquired Barnack Confectionery, after an extended three-year negotiation
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Toblerone to return in larger format after consumer reaction
Toblerone bars are to be revived in their original form following reaction from consumers over a decision to reduce the number of peaks in its distinctive alpine design.
Sweetdreams appoints new UK sales director
UK chocolatier, Sweetdreams, has recruited a new sales director to build on its reported growth over the past two years.
Russian confectionery market prepares to increase export volumes
Despite political turbulence experienced surrounding Russia’s global trading arrangements, its confectionery market is continuing to prove resilient, reports Eugene Gerden Amid the ongoing recovery of Russia from the financial crisis and its consequences, leading domestic confectionery producers plan to significantly increase their volume of production and exports this year, according to recent statements of […]
Confectionery businesses take aim at the World Cup
As billions tune in to watch this year’s football World Cup in Russia, it seems there has been plenty of promotional activity surrounding the confectionery market.
Rising popularity of sweet praline nuts
A growing trend for sweet praline nuts and seeds being used within UK confectionery has been highlighted by inclusions business Pecan Deluxe Candy.
UK Plastics Pact offers step in the right direction
Among the most significant issues to emerge this past week has been that of the UK Plastics Pact, which has outlined an ambitious set of proposals to drastically reduce packaging waste.
Expansion boosts Moo Free Chocolates’ free-from production
UK-based free-from and vegan manufacturer Moo Free Chocolates has completed its second factory in Holsworthy, Devon.