UK market
Birds Bakery invests in sites and expands its Christmas online delivery
UK business Birds Bakery has made a significant investment in revamping two of its stores in the East Midlands, as it recently reopened its doors of its Littleover location in Derby, as part of £160,000 towards improving its premises, writes Neill Barston.
British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls releases classic Christmas series
UK premium confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is mustering some seasonal spirit in unveiling three new special flavours – Mulled Wine, Christmas Pudding, and Mince Pie, which were created after an online poll of fans suggestions.
Food and Drink Federation issues further plea for support as exports continue to fall
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has issued an urgent plea to government for enhanced assistance to businesses as latest figures show exports fell by 11.6% for the third quarter, to £5.5 billion, year-on-year, owing to the pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
pladis launches multi-million ad campaign for McVitie’s brand
UK-headquartered snacking brand pladis has just launched a key £3 million campaign, ‘Too Good Not to Share’, for its bestselling McVitie’s biscuit brand.
Birds Bakery creates poppy cupcakes for Remembrance Day
Cupcake lovers are in for a treat this month as UK-based family-run Birds Bakery has created its very own poppy cupcakes in honour of Remembrance Day.
Confectionery wholesalers Hancocks remains open amid pandemic lockdown
UK confectionery wholesaling group Hancocks has moved to reassure customers and suppliers that the business is continuing to operate despite the newly enforced month-long second lockdown that began in England today.
Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest research shows free-from ranges, including confectionery, show continued growth
Latest research from Product of the Year, a major survey of British product innovation, has shown that there is a considerable appetite for free-from foods, as global sales including within confectionery, rising year on year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Logistics firm helps solve ‘scary scarcity’ of Halloween pumpkins
A UK-based logistics business with close links to the confectionery sector has pledged that Halloween will not be a horror show despite Covid 19 and freakish 2020 weather causing a scary scarcity of ‘monster’ pumpkins this year.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Ethical confectionery brand Choc Affair unveils latest range
UK ethical chocolate making brand, Choc Affair, has unveiled a Chocolate Tasting Experience and Spiced Drinking Chocolate Kit, as it aims to spread a little bit of confectionery happiness during the ongoing pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Focus: Key Christmas season beckons for Ferrero’s UK and Ireland team
With a backdrop of economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic, the confectionery sector is facing challenges ahead, yet is showing strong signs of resilience. Neill Barston speaks to Levi Boorer, Ferrero’s UK customer development director, on its festive prospects
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
KitKat range expands with new Honeycomb and chocolate hazelnut spread flavours
Nestlé’s UK confectionery division has moved to extend its market-leading KiKat range with an addition of two new flavours, Honeycomb, and Chocolate Hazelnut spread, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Divine Chocolate agrees Nisa store deal marking national chocolate week
Ethically focused brand Divine Chocolate has agreed a deal to launch eight of its 90g sharing bars in Nisa stores within the UK to coincide with national Chocolate Week celebrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.