seasonal confectionery

Ferrara taps into Christmas TikTok candy salad craze

A true sense of festive fun is being delivered by the Ferrara confectionery group, as it engages in the latest TikTok craze of ‘candy salads’ for its Christmas campaign, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

NCA report reveals chocolate sales continue to rise, as consumers value affordable treats

A fresh report from the National Confectioners Association has revealed that chocolate sales in the US reached $21.4 billion, representing a new high for the category, with 65% of shoppers considering it an affordable treat, writes Neill Barston.

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

Ferrero celebrates spring with limited edition Easter treats alongside launch of the “Kinder Kalendar”

New innovations and the “Kinder Kalendar” website are the next step in Ferrero’s strategy to engage families around special moments this Easter.

Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Hershey unveils its key Valentines and Easter confectionery series

US confectionery group Hershey has made its first foray into delivering new product ranges for 2021, with the launch of its latest Valentine’s and Easter series that aim to offer a new twist on classic series, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Pemberton & Whitefoord design group works on Ferrero’s festive range

Creative design business Pemberton & Whitefoord (P&W) has helped Ferrero to launch a selection of new Kinder products across its seasonal portfolio, as the confectioner targets the key Christmas retail period.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging

NCA study reveals seasonal confectionery online sales boost

The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the final entry of a three-part report series on how the coronavirus pandemic trends, revealing a major increase in online sales, reports Neill Barston.

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

NCA confectionery report series reveals Covid-19 impact on US consumer behaviour

The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the first of a three-part series of industry insights that examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on consumer behaviour, reports Neill Barston.

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

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