All Confectionery articles – Page 9
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News
Cadbury adds UK’s first Creme Egg sharing bar
Following the success of White Creme Egg, ‘we’re excited to bring innovation to the category once more,’ said Cadbury
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Pukpip expands frozen fruit line-up with Real Banana Bites
The supplier made its UK debut in January, with a duo of chocolate-coated wonky bananas
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Hotel Chocolat sold to Mars to enable global expansion
Premium confectioner Hotel Chocolat has agreed a £534m sale to US giant Mars after conceding it was unable to accelerate international growth even as a publicly listed company
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Comment & Opinion
How confectionery brands can navigate the health landscape
It’s important to understand the emerging cultural dynamics, along with lingering perceptions around what ‘healthier’ looks like, says Pippa Garlick, strategy director at Stormbrands
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Comment & Opinion
Why Nestlé’s Caramac failed to cash in on the blonde chocolate boom
When Cadbury Caramilk hit the UK in June 2021, Mondelez hoped it would ‘bring incrementality to the market’
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News
Milliways reformulates plastic-free gum for longer-lasting flavour
The improved recipe will roll out across its Peppermint, Mighty Mint, Bubblemint and Watermelon flavours this week
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Nestlé discontinues Caramac chocolate after more than 60 years
‘This change will enable us to focus on our best-performing brands,’ said Nestlé
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Graham’s The Family Dairy expands availability of protein yoghurt range
The Lemon Cheesecake, Chocolate Caramel and Stracciatella flavours of its Protein 22 pots were initially launched in Asda and are now stocked in select Tesco stores
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Events & Awards
The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2023: Chocolate Bars
Monty Bojangles describes its Milk Millionaire Bar as “a love letter to chocoholics”
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Events & Awards
The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2023: Paper Pack of the Year
At times, an old favourite pulls off something fantastic to great effect. So huge kudos here to Nestlé and Quality Street
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Events & Awards
The Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2023: Confectionery
This slam-dunk piece of innovation from Lindt tickled the taste buds of our judging panel
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Comment & Opinion
It’s party time for Toblerone’s aspirational truffles
Toblerone stands apart from other chocolate brands, and there isn’t really any need to market the main SKU
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News
Cadbury, Tony’s and Terry’s lookalikes unveiled by cocoa-free brand Win-Win
‘While they have a far smaller environmental impact than the originals, they are every bit as delicious,’ says WNWN
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Analysis & Features
Can One Good Thing’s wrapper-free snack bars succeed?
One Good Thing hopes to win over shoppers with its new innovation
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News
KTC launches new sustainable palm oil range
The range will initially include Planet Palm Oil as well as three specialist bakery products
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Category Report
Why protein brands are chasing midlifers
Functional health brands, including Davina McCall’s new protein supplements, are racing to enlist middle-aged consumers. But how much of an appetite do midlifers have for protein?
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Range Preview
Hallowieners and ghost crumpets: what’s new for Halloween 2023?
Colin the Caterpillar goes sour and bakery gets a pumpkin makeover: see the new food & drink for Halloween 2023
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News
Tony’s Chocolonely and Aldi pledge to increase pay for cocoa farmers
Cocoa buyers including Tony’s, Aldi and Ben & Jerry’s have committed to upping pay for farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast
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Empire Bespoke Foods secures Sainsbury’s listing for Mike & Ike
The brand has been steadily growing its distribution in convenience stores and specialist retailers over recent months
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City snapshot: Hotel Chocolat back on the front foot after year of losses
Hotel Chocolat’s boss said the high-end confectionery chain is back “on the front foot” as it rolls out its new experience-led store format. It comes after a year of losses as the group restructured its international business.