All Confectionery articles – Page 23
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News
Mondelez to bring Cadbury Caramilk to the UK
The bars, which until now were only available in Australia, are made of a caramelised white chocolate sourced from sustainable cocoa
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Range Preview
Range preview: Marks & Spencer Father’s Day 2021
After a year spent distanced from family, M&S is making a big deal of Father’s Day
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Analysis & Features
10 food and drink innovations to find in farm shops and delis
Products at the event underline how Covid has influenced new launches
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Butterkist launches ‘indulgent’ chocolate orange toffee popcorn
Its chocolate orange innovation bridged the gap between popcorn and confectionery and would ‘target more consumer occasions’, said Butterkist
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Losses continue to mount at beleaguered Thorntons
Revenues fell 15% to £103.7m for the year ended 31 August 2020, with pre-tax losses widening to £37.7m.
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PlayIn Choc beats £250k crowdfunding target to scale up ethical brand
Launched in 2018 by husband-and-wife team Maya and Dominic Simler, PlayIn Choc already exports to 30 countries and has listings with 25 distributors, as well as Ocado. It is also in early conversations with the mults in the UK and other retailers overseas.
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Majority of Brits support total ban on online junk food advertising
An exclusive poll for The Grocer shows 57% of British adults would support a proposed ban on HFSS internet ads
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Hancocks reports £1.3m loss after Covid devastates sales
Hancocks received £6.5m in government-backed loans after coronavirus restrictions forced the wholesaler to temporarily close its 19 cash & carry site
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Ferrero swoops to acquire Burton’s Biscuits to add to growing biscuit empire
The acquisition – for an undisclosed price – adds to the Italian confectionery giant’s growing biscuits empire following the takeover of Fox’s in 2020
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Doisy & Dam ramps up challenge to M&M’s with vegan chocolate peanuts
Its new Peanut D&Ds line comprises roasted peanuts encased in ethically sourced dark chocolate and covered in sugar shells
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Colian aims to double UK business by bringing together Elizabeth Shaw and Lily O’Brien’s
The move will bring together the sales and distribution of its confectionery brands, helping it become a ’major player’ in the category
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Analysis & Features
How Russell & Atwell is bringing high-end fresh chocolate to the masses
Chocolate made with fresh dairy is proving popular - but must remain chilled. How is a hot new brand keeping cool?
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Comment & Opinion
A 99 Flake shortage could be the least of our problems – but food & drink has proven its agility
Mondelez has reportedly confirmed surging sales at ice cream vans across the country has squeezed supplies of 99 Flakes
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Valeo to relaunch Fox’s Glacier with new look and range of NPD
The new-look packaging, NPD and a supportive marketing campain is intended to attract modern consumers
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Harrods opens dedicated chocolate hall following revamp
The restoration of the hall is part of a £300m investment in the Knightsbridge store
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Hotel Chocolat shares soar on expectation of post-lockdown profits boom
Revenues at the business in the eight weeks to 25 April were 19% higher than two years ago
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Profiles and QandAs
My food & drink job: Charlotte Moody, brands innovation manager, Kinnerton
Charlotte works with NPD and packaging teams to help bring new product concepts to life
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News
Mondelez sees sweet sales rise as shoppers continue to stock up on Cadbury and Oreo
Mondelez net revenues in the first quarter of 2021 jumped 7.9% to $7.2bn, with shoppers in Europe and Asia buying more of its brands, including the likes of Oreo, Belvita, Milka and Toblerone.
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Comment & Opinion
Nestlé’s factory closure is a kick in the teeth for staff - and could be for its smaller brands too
Nestlé has announced plans to close its factory in Fawdon, near Newcastle, which produces Rolo, Munchies and Fruit Pastilles
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Nestlé to axe 600 jobs as it closes factory in Fawdon, Newcastle
Nestlé is to switch focus to production of its biggest brands