UK
Birds Bakery unveils Family Sundays promotion amid business expansion
UK-based bakery business, Birds, has revealed a key consumer promotion in seeking to cement its place as a trusted favourite in introducing Family Sundays, dedicated to bringing loved ones together over fine food and sweet treats, writes Neill Barston.
KitKat returns with Nescafé collaboration for mocha flavoured bar
Two of Nestlé’s top brands, KitKat and Nescafé, have joined forces for a key new mocha flavoured KitKat, adding to an already diverse array of offerings.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Array of Nestlé treats celebrates key Easter market
Adding to a number of key releases in the past couple of months, Nestlé Confectionery has put itself in prime position for Easter with an array of new treats, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Love is in the air for Swizzels with new Valentine’s sweet combination
UK confectionery business Swizzels has unveiled a fresh limited-edition product in time for Valentine’s Day, combining two of its most-loved brands into one treat: Squashies Love Hearts.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
UK KitKat fans treated to latest hazelnut flavour variety
Eagle-eyed fans of Nestle’s flagship KitKat brand have spotted a new hazelnut variety on UK supermarket shelves at Sainsbury’s, after the variant had previously only gained a release in Australia, reports Neill Barston.
A fine festive celebration for Prestat beckons with royal warrant from King Charles III
London-based UK luxury chocolate business, Prestat is in true celebratory Christmas mood this week, after gaining news of a renewed Royal Warrant, bestowed by His Majesty King Charles III, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Royal Institute of Oil Painters’ Christmas exhibit features key culinary theme
This festive season, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters has set a core culinary theme of Eat for its latest exhibition, which will offer the public change to buy a wide selection of works, including some with confectionery and dessert themes.
Food and Drink Federation offers core advice to manufacturers on reducing allergen incidents
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is helping manufacturers to reduce allergen-related incidents and recalls with the launch of its new guidance, Allergen Recall Prevention.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Mondelez takes minority interest in Urban Legend doughnut business
US-based Mondelēz International has confirmed its venture capital arm, SnackFutures Ventures, has moved to gain a minority stake in fast-rising UK fresh doughnut and pastry business, Urban Legend, writes Neill Barston.
Queen’s Award winning Nim’s Fruit Crisps gains a rebranding makeover
Innovative British snacks business Nim’s Fruit Crisps has undergone a key rebrand, as it sets out to launch its 65th product.
Entrepreneur Yasir Patel proves a confectionery hit with “Aldi’s Next Big Thing”
An ambitious entrepreneur from Blackburn, Lancashire, Yasir Patel is celebrating success after securing a major contract from the Aldi supermarket chain after triumphing on its ‘Next Big Thing’ screen series, reports Neill Barston.
Swizzels extends Marvellous Mallows line amid wider category growth
British confectionery business Swizzels has delivered an extension to its Marvellous Mallows range with the introduction of its new giant variety, developed in response to increased demand within the category, reports Neill Barston.
Luxury chocolate offerings from Love Cocoa set the tone for summer
Ethically founded British confectionery brand Love Cocoa has unveiled its latest premium offerings, a duo of new bars including a buttery 35% blonde variety, and an 85% dark option, writes Neill Barston.
Hames Chocolates set to celebrate Father’s Day with latest series
UK-based confectionery group Hames Chocolates, has confirmed its latest range celebrating Father’s Day gifting opportunities, unveiling a number of premium products to celebrate the big day on 16 June, writes Neill Barston.