UK
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.
Celebrating crafting a new confectionery category
For this week’s blog, the team at Confectionery Production would simply like to wish all at Plamil Foods success with the company’s latest launch of its Coffee Bar, which appears very much to be a genuine first in the global market.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
UK’s FDF says small businesses raise ‘cautious optimism’ for 2024, despite major challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has revealed that sector businesses, including within confectionery and snacks, have expressed cautious optimism about the year, ahead, though conditions remain fragile, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research finds UK and US consumers retain a love for chocolate, though sales remain impacted
Latest analysis from the Mintel Research group has found UK shoppers are among the most loyal consumers of chocolate in the world, with sales of £7 billion last year, but figures are declining amid health concerns and ongoing cost of living crisis, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory