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Spooky delights served up by Ole & Steen Danish bakery chain
A host of suitably spooky delights have been unveiled by Danish bakery, Ole & Steen, which is adding a touch of hocus pocus to their stores with some supernaturally fine confectionery creations, reports Neill Barston.
Frighteningly fine Halloween ingredients innovations and trends heading our way
With the Halloween season rapidly kicking into gear, ingredients specialists at ofi have unveiled some of their top flavour tips for the season, which promises to offer plenty of ghoulishly fine treats, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spooky survey finds Haribo remains ghoulishly good, amid wider doorstep disappointments
It’s official. The children of Britain have spoken of their frightful disappointment and devilish dismay at the quality of treats received on their annual trick or treat missions, according to a new study from Haribo, reports Neill Barston
NCA president and CEO John Downs calls for FDA response to California product dye ban
The president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, John Downs, has called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action in the wake of a Californian ruling banning food product dyes used in Halloween treats, writes Neill Barston.
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US families set celebrate with ‘spooktacularly’ strong multi-billion Halloween sales projected
Latest research from the National Confectioners Association has found that consumers are expecting to be on frighteningly good form this Halloween, with 93% of Americans set to share spooktacular tally of $6 billion in chocolate, candy and confectionery treats with friends, reports Neill Barston.
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Mondelēz International’s State of Snacking report highlights key market growth, including plant-based ranges
The fourth annual State of Snacking report from Mondelēz International has found a strong majority of consumers – 71% will treat themselves twice a day, with an even greater number, 78% doing so in a mindful manner, writes Neill Barston.
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NCA studies reveal chocolate remains America’s favourite Halloween treat
Latest studies from the National Confectioners Association have revealed that chocolate-based treats are Americans’ most favoured for this year’s Halloween, with a total of 60% naming the category as their top choice for trick-or-treat pumpkins, reports Neill Barston.
Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments
Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines
NCA welcomes June as America’s national candy month
The US-based National Confectioners Association has declared that June is National Candy Month, encouraging consumers to go out and enjoy their favourite treats as conditions amid the pandemic begin to improve, writes Neill Barston.
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NCA reports majority of US set to celebrate Christmas season with confectionery
Research from the US-based National Confectioners Association has shown that 85% of Americans are intending to celebrate Christmas with confectionery and chocolate after a particularly challenging year, writes Neill Barston.
Mars delivers digital Treat Town app for Halloween celebrations
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its Treat Town digital app for mobile phones to help families celebrate Halloween in an innovative, socially distanced way amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Halloween celebrations gain a boost with rise in US confectionery sales
With major confectionery brands gear up for the key Halloween season, data from the US-based National Confectioners Association shows that sales of spooky seasonal treats have increased notably, reports Neill Barston
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Mars Wrigley unveils expanded Christmas confectionery series
Mars Wrigley UK has become the latest major manufacturer to release its festive line-up of confectionery treats, including Galaxy caramel truffles and orange truffles, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Study reveals the most calorie-laden Easter eggs hitting shelves
Amid far less prominent Easter celebrations this year, a study has been conducted to establish which treats contained the highest level of calories among classic British seasonal releases.