retailing

Mars trials breakthrough US robotic serving system to engage in-store shoppers

A breakthrough confectionery experience has been trialled in New York, US, as Mars Wrigley teams up with retail group Wakefern Food Corp, and technology firm Savioke, for an eye-catching robot serving venture, reports Neill Barston.

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

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

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