All Confectionery articles – Page 2
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NewsRheal hires advisors as it explores sale and expansion options
Rheal has hired M&A advisors to explore a sale of the rapidly growing superfoods brand as it looks to expand the business further into the grocery channel and international markets
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Comment & OpinionIs Feastables founder MrBeast a good ally for Tony’s?
Does the association with Donaldson risk tarnishing the noble Dutch brand’s reputation?
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NewsJamie Laing to host The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024
The event will celebrate the latest and greatest innovations that have hit the shelves over the past 18 months
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the junk food ad ban mean for marketeers?
Food businesses have been somewhat quiet over ad restriction plans. Are they accepting them? Or seeing ways around them?
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Category ReportHow cocoa is going green
Chocolate brands are facing increased scrutiny over their eco-credentials. How prepared are big brands? And what lies ahead?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe UK’s 10 favourite chocolate brands 2024
A global shortage of cocoa, triggered by adverse weather, has pushed up chocolate prices. But which brands are Brits still willing to fork out for?
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Category ReportChocolate trends 2024: The rise of the ultra-posh chocolate
Imaginative, fancy NPD is aiming to revive flagging chocolate volumes. Who’s leading the way in lavish flavours and formats?
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Promotional VideosConfectionery unwrapped: the expert scoop on the trends shaping the sector
Perfetti Van Melle explore the secrets to confectionery success in their latest video
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Comment & OpinionDarzi report could push Labour to regulate beyond HFSS
Lord Ara Darzi’s report claims the prolific backtracking and u-turns of the previous government have contributed the childhood obesity crisis
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NewsOver 100 indies stocking Amrit Singh’s new freeze-dried sweets range Freezy
He said Freezy was “a pick ‘n’ mix of your traditional favourite sweets freeze-dried”, which means they have been dehydrated, creating a crunchy texture
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NewsMars Wrigley rebrands ailing non-HFSS Triple Treat range
The range has been renamed to make it help shoppers ‘make informed choices’, according to Mars Wrigley
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NewsValeo Foods strikes ‘transformative acquisition’ to buy sweet treats maker IDC Holding
Valeo Foods has snapped up a confectionery and biscuits producer in Slovakia as part of the group’s ambitions to become a major player in the European sweet treats market
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Range PreviewLimoncello stilton and crab crumpets: Waitrose Christmas range 2024
The upmarket retailer has unveiled its Christmas 2024 range featuring 554 festive lines, including 175 new dishes
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Analysis & FeaturesMars’ $36bn deal for Kellanova is a vote of confidence in snacking
Mars’ blockbuster deal is a huge bet that the shift towards snacking is here to stay – even across HFSS food. Will it inspire more M&A in fmcg?
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Analysis & FeaturesSeven packaging pioneers driving the green agenda
Sustainable packaging – from seaweed paper to waste plastic material – is coming on leaps and bounds. Here’s our pick of the companies pushing the boundaries
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Comment & OpinionWill Mars-Kellanova deal signal a UPF black hole?
Will this Kellanova be a giant explosion, releasing a massive amount of energy, in the form of sugar, fat and salt?
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NewsBlockhead set for relaunch thanks to rescue deal by Peppersmith owner
Functional chewing gum brand Blockhead has been revived in a rescue deal by the owners of sugar-free gum maker Peppersmith, The Grocer can reveal
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NewsPip & Nut becomes first UK snack brand to commit to Tony’s supply chain principles
Tony’s has so far signed up five UK ‘mission allies’ that have committed to supporting more sustainable sourcing
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Range PreviewSpatchcock duck and fish finger rosti: Tesco Christmas range 2024
Tesco is pulling back the curtain on its festive range where classic flavours pair with exciting new trends
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Comment & OpinionMars’ $30bn move for Kellanova could kick off consolidation wave
The acquisition would be a significant move, both in size and strategic direction