All Confectionery articles – Page 27
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NewsMaltesers adds ‘zesty’ Orange Buttons flavour in four formats
The NPD is the latest in a recent flurry of chocolate orange launches from snacking and confectionery brands
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NewsRitter Sport targets impulse sales with first portion-controlled range
Each SKU contains two 16.8g bars, offering less than 100 calories per portion
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NewsDoisy & Dam appoints fmcg veteran Mike Hedges as chairman
Confectionery challenger brand Doisy & Dam has appointed fmcg veteran Mike Hedges as chairman ahead of a £300,000 crowdfunding push.
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Comment & OpinionHotel Chocolat made chocolate subscriptions work. So why not supermarkets?
The business is clearly aware of the dangers of becoming commoditised – and an exclusive Waitrose deal may just hit the right tone
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NewsNestlé adds popcorn to chocolate brands with launch of Combos
The new format will roll out across its Aero, Rolo and Milkybar brands
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NewsConfectionery prices set to rise as sugar surge continues
Analysts expect a further 10% to 15% rise in sugar prices over the next six months
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NewsJoe & Seph’s unveils vegan version of chocolate caramel sauce
The brand has also launched fully recyclable pouches for its 10 bestselling popcorn flavours
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NewsFood and drink suppliers report chaos as HGV driver shortage worsens
Confectionery giant Haribo has even pulled promotional activity in a bid to protect availability
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NewsMondelez switching to 100% renewable energy across all six UK sites
The transition to renewable electricity across its UK factories would ‘offset the equivalent of 2,900 people’s annual CO2 emissions’, Mondelez claimed
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NewsMondelez 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 PreviewRange 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 & Features10 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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NewsButterkist 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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NewsLosses 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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NewsPlayIn 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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NewsMajority 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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NewsHancocks 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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NewsFerrero 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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NewsDoisy & 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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NewsColian 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