All Confectionery articles – Page 18
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Comment & OpinionHow grocery can adapt to the first HFSS Christmas
Retailers can succeed by coming up with strategies based on historical information and sales models, says Julian Miller, global head of retail solutions success at SymphonyAI Retail CPG
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Comment & OpinionCadbury failed before on low-sugar chocolate. Will this time be any different?
How will the chocolate giant attempt to persuade shoppers to pick up a new, healthier version over the original they know and love?
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Comment & OpinionTwo months into HFSS restrictions, how are brands and retailers responding?
The initial phase of legislation provides an opportunity for brands to reassess their approach to retail campaigns, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsMondelez makes low-calorie HFSS breakthrough on Cadbury favourites
Reduced sugar versions of Cadbury Crunchie, Double Decker, Fudge and Fry’s Turkish Delight could soon hit supermarket shelves
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NewsGalaxy takes on McVitie’s with duo of chocolate digestive biscuits
’There has been very little challenge to the market leader in recent years, even though research would suggest that there is space for a market challenger brand to occupy’, said Mars
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NewsCadbury adds white chocolate Creme Egg for Easter 2023
Shoppers had been ‘speculating and anticipating this new flavour for years – and now, it’s finally here for everybody to enjoy’, said Cadbury
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Jessica Umpleby, customer business manager, Nestlé UK & Ireland
’I grew up in a farming family, so I have always been interested in the farm to fork journey’
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NewsHancocks Cash & Carry owner eyes private equity sale
The owner of speciality wholesaler Hancocks Cash & Carry is gearing up for a potential sale as investment banking partners prepare to send out documents to prospective investors
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NewsNestlé wraps Quality Street chocolates in different colours due to foil shortage
The Green Triangle has been wrapped in gold packaging, while Orange Crunch has been packaged in dark bronze foil in a limited run of cartons, tubs and pouches
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Analysis & FeaturesWonka or Plonka? The risks of cost-saving food reformulation
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, suppliers are increasingly reformulating their products to contain cheaper ingredients. However, the tactic risks pushing away loyal shoppers
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Comment & OpinionMars removing Bounty from Celebrations is a classic PR distraction tactic
Getting shoppers talking about Bounty is more comfortable for the supplier than chat about shrinkflation, shortages or reformulations
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NewsMars quietly reformulates swathe of Galaxy chocolates
Galaxy Milk tablets, Ripple chocolate bars and Minstrels now contain more skimmed milk powder than cocoa butter
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NewsBarry Callebaut unveils ‘second generation’ chocolate, containing 50% less sugar
The innovation is the result of more two decades’ research, with a long-term collaboration with the Jacobs University Bremen, Germany dating as far back as 2000
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NewsCandy Kittens gains B Corp certification
The upmarket vegan sweets brand has joined the ranks of businesses to gain the accreditation
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Category ReportHow sports nutrition is winning in front of store: protein category report 2022
Functional brands are moving away from the ‘dusty’ sports nutrition shelves and into a bright, more mainstream future
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Promotional FeaturesWhy responsibly-sourced cocoa should remain top of the agenda for the confectionery category
In the confectionery category, the traceability and responsibility of one of its key ingredients – cocoa – should remain high on the agenda.
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NewsDoisy & Dam rescued from administration by Nurture Brands in pre-pack deal
Nurture Brands has rescued Doisy & Dam from administration, continuing its buy-and-build strategy and expanding its sustainable plant-based consumer products offering into the confectionery category
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NewsCoco Chocolatier targets Tony’s Chocolonely with ‘slave-free’ chocolate debut
It has teamed up with Swiss NGO Slavefreetrade to ensure every step of its production is traceable
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NewsMontezuma’s installs branded bays in Waitrose ahead of Christmas
The ‘exciting and colourful’ in-store fixtures would ‘bring the world of Montezuma’s to many new shoppers’, said the brand
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Analysis & FeaturesEverything you need to know about HFSS but were afraid to ask
Despite last-minute rumours to the contrary, the HFSS rules are now live. It’s been a right upheaval. Are you up to speed?