retailing
Nutella becomes latest range to experience ‘shrinkflation’ amid rising ingredient costs
Nutella has become the latest confectionery product to be subject to claims of ‘shrinkflation’ of reducing portion size, as its popular 400g jars have been cut to 350g in the UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association backs US Halloween festivities
With Halloween around the corner, the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released figures that show sales of seasonal candy have increased 12% in the build-up to the key spooky seasonal celebration, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability
Divine Chocolate agrees Nisa store deal marking national chocolate week
Ethically focused brand Divine Chocolate has agreed a deal to launch eight of its 90g sharing bars in Nisa stores within the UK to coincide with national Chocolate Week celebrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
US pharmacy joins Hershey Company to devise safe Halloween celebrations
The US-based CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health today, has teamed up with the Hershey Company to offer family-friendly ‘Boo-Bags,’ for a socially distanced Halloween celebrations, writes Neill Barston
Loacker gains ECRM award for its Napolitaner chocolate series
Loacker has claimed a first place accolade after being awarded Best Chocolate 2020 for its Napolitaner Specialty Chocolate Bar in the ECRM Buyer’s Choice Awards.
Guittard agrees UK Waitrose deal for stocking its Fairtrade chocolate chips
US premium chocolate business Guittard has released its Fairtrade certified chips into UK Waitrose stores to meet consumer demand for home confectionery and bakery making amid the ongoing pandemic.
Paul A Young interview
Confectionery Production speaks to UK chocolatier Paul A Young on navigating the pandemic, reopening his London stores and some of the key artisan trends emerging this year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Growth in online product sales forecast to continue throughout 2020
An upturn in online food sales, including confectionery and bakery resulting from the coronavirus pandemic has provided key insights into the future of the retailing within the sector, according to a leading food and drink IT specialist.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability