UK market
Mondelēz expands its heritage range with Cadbury Bournville Fingers
Global manufacturer Mondelēz International has confirmed the key release of Cadbury Bournville Fingers, amid wider category growth of heritage brand confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Fox’s biscuits owners agree £246 million partial sale to Ferrero
The UK-based 2 Sisters Food Group has agreed a partial sale of the company’s long-established Fox’s Biscuits business to the Ferrero Group in a deal valued at £246m, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz to reduce packaging by 15% for Cadbury bags in major strategy review
Mondelēz International has confirmed it will reduce its packaging by 15% across key large Cadbury share bags, forming part of its major strategy to optimise product designs.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Swizzels expansion plans backed by renewal of sustainable pallet logistics deal
UK confectionery manufacturer Swizzels, renowned for its traditional favourite Love Hearts sweets, has extended its collaboration with Coventry-based IPP, for logistics supply of sustainable wooden pallets, amid wider expansion of the business.
Special focus: Crucial investments unveiled at Hames Chocolates despite pandemic challenges
UK confectionery business Hames Chocolates, a specialist in white and private label ranges, discusses how it has handled the coronavirus crisis as it sets about a new chapter in its history, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé reveals festive cheer with new lines including a KitKat Santa
Several new key lines of confectionery including a KitKat Santa are set to be released by Nestlé in the UK as part of its latest festive product campaign, alongside established seasonal favourites.
Haribo considers cutting 200 UK production roles
German-headquartered confectionery business Haribo is reportedly set to axe more than 200 jobs from its UK workforce under new plans being put forward by the company.
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
Mondelēz range aims to deliver festive cheer amid growth in Christmas confectionery
Mondelēz International has unveiled an array of festive treats from its Cadbury and Maynards Bassetts brands hitting this year’s Christmas shelves in the UK, as retailers bid to recover amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Ferrero responds to challenging trading conditions with major Christmas investment
Ferrero is set to invest £3 million in a broad selection of new seasonal products for the UK and Ireland, including its classic series of boxed chocolates, figures and novelties for Christmas 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
UK confectionery market expects growth despite Brexit trading challenges
Market uncertainties with Brexit have made many UK firms wary of investment, including within confectionery. But as Neill Barston reports, Euromonitor research indicates there may be hope ahead
EBRD offers loan to Kervan Gida confectionery for production expansion
The European Bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) has confirmed a five-year loan of US$ 7.5 million to Turkish confectionery business Kervan Gıda to expand its production operations.