eggslut is partnering with Tony’s Chocolonely to create a limited-edition chocolate fried egg to order on Deliveroo or via contactless collection at eggslut’s restaurants from 30 March.
Ferrero has unveiled limited-edition Easter products from its classic portfolio along with a Kinder Kalendar, as an online destination featuring daily activities to help families countdown to spring and Easter.
New platform will mobilise customers and experts to provide knowledge and insights to elicit positive change in the confectionery world for future generations.
The German confectionery industry has estimated it will make more than 214 million chocolate bunnies this Easter, with over 70% from sustainable cocoa.
Nestlé has claimed it has completed the majority of its public commitments with the release of its 2020 Creating Shared Value (CSV) and Sustainability Report.
UK chocolatier, Hames Chocolates, has announced it is launching a new range of flavoured hot chocolate ‘bombes’ that tap into the increasing popularity of hot chocolate.
The Hershey Company, which sells Cadbury products in the US under licence from Cadbury UK Ltd, has announced the winner of its 2021 Cadbury Bunny Competition – and it’s a frog called Betty!
Most people who celebrate Easter will share a gift of chocolate and candy to celebrate the season, according to the National Confectioners Association’s (NCA) latest report on seasonal confectionery sales.
UK chocolate producers, along with whisky and cheese makers, have suffered the biggest post-Brexit export losses in the food and drink sector, according to latest government statistics.
Innovative partnership puts Mars Wrigley at forefront of sustainable packaging movement with eco-friendly technology made from nature that biodegrades in soil and oceans.
Mondelēz International’s innovation and venture hub has launched CoLab, a collaborative programme for US-based early-stage better-for-you snack brands to drive mutual growth.
Nestlé has announced news of a 100% cocoa fruit chocolate bar made under its Les Recettes de L’Atelier brand, available for now in France and the Netherlands with other European markets to follow.
New oat milk chocolate brand, HiP (Happiness in Plants), created by Love Cocoa founder James Cadbury, is leading the charge for flexitarians to enjoy Easter with the introduction of a new type of chocolate treat.
As the free-from and vegan sector continues to grow, Moo Free, the self-proclaimed ‘dairy-dodging chocolate brand’, says it enjoyed a 300% growth for its online sales in the past 12 months.
Allergen-free, vegan mallow specialist, Freedom Confectionery, has released a box of ‘mallowtastic’ vegan goodies this Easter, to inspire families across the UK to create their own Easter Mallow hunt at home.
The annual Easter Scorecard, published by Be Slavery Free, Green America, Inkota, Mighty Earth, and National Wildlife Federation, which surveys chocolate companies and cocoa suppliers, reveals many of the chocolate manufacturers and retailers are still...
Historic brand, which is owned by the Ferrero Group, has announced the closure of its remaining 61 UK high street stores with the loss of approximately 600 jobs.
To celebrate the break of a new dawn and just in time for Easter, Vosges Haut-Chocolat has released a limited edition Easter Collection with packaging designed by eight-year-old artist Atreyu, the son of founder Katrina Markoff.
Mondelēz International is removing more than 6.4 million plastic windows from its chocolate eggs this Easter, taking 5.4 tonnes of plastic out of the environment and making the packaging easier for consumers to recycle.
Confectionery category shows resiliency during pandemic with $36.7bn in sales, but sustainability issues are low on the trends impacting purchasing patterns with American shoppers.
Mondelēz International has pledged to increase its commitment to reduce use of virgin plastics in its packaging, as part of the confectionery giant’s ongoing environmental efforts across its portfolio.
In the weeks leading up to Easter, shoppers move into what Mars calls ‘the late season’, where purchases are often planned and intended to fulfil an Easter ritual such as egg hunts, baking and gifting.
Nestle Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is striving to create more innovative products for the region, following the launch of Quality Street dates, while also pledging to double down on its sustainability efforts.
Hotel Chocolat has backed a campaign set up by The Prince’s Trust uniting with over 60 other UK brands to create lasting change for young women in the UK.
Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli said it is aiming for 6-8% organic sales growth this year after the pandemic hits key areas of its business with net profit falling 37.5% to 320.1 million Swiss francs ($349.53 million) in 2020.
Beyond Sugar chocolate, a keto- and paleo-friendly line aimed at the trend in evolving dietary awareness, has been launched for the retail sector by the family-owned business.
The global confectionery giant said it will invest in renewable energy and land-use initiatives, target 100% of its plastic packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030 and announced a no-deforestation policy.
Dutch ethical brand Tony's Chocolonely has announced it has expanded its distribution in the US and is now available on Target.com nationwide and in select retailers across the country.
There is a new kid on the snacking block as three established brands – Kar’s Nuts, Second Nature Snacks and Sanders Chocolates – combine to become one platform company with a mission driven vision.
Green & Black’s, the pioneer of the first ethically-sourced 70% chocolate bar in the UK in 1991, has launched a new organic bar, ‘Wildly. Deliciously. Organic.’ with a cutting-edge multi-media campaign.
Mars Wrigley and Wakefern introduce robot technology to enhance the in-store shopping experience and drive engagement by bringing checkout items to people in other parts of the store.
Less than a year after taking the helm at Clif Bar & Co., new CEO Sally Grimes is spearheading the company’s first transformation in 30 years with an ambitious goal to double its business to $2 billion and double its positive impact on the world....
Responsible design of supply and value chains and sustainability are important issues for the German confectionery industry, as it calls again for EU-wide legislation.
Barry Callebaut has joined forces with Swiss chemistry start-up Bloom Biorenewables to investigate upcycling chocolate side streams. The first result: vanillin produced from hazelnut shells.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) and its in-house magazine Candy & Snack TODAY, has announced the recipients of the 2021 Confectionery Leadership Awards.
HighKey has teamed up with the marketing firm owned by Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds to develop a campaign designed to inspire Americans to kick the sugar habit.
KitKat maker said net profit for the year was CHF 12.23bn ($13.65 bn), above analysts’ expectations of CHF11.97bn, due to a boom in health, plant-based and petfood. Sales fell to CHF84.34bn from CHF92.57bn the previous year.
A boom in consumer demand for Fairtrade products in 2020, including cocoa, is reflecting the extent to which the coronavirus pandemic has sparked an increased global consciousness, changing the way many of us eat, drink and shop.
We have entered into a new era of food safety and with the current situation fuelling fears around food contamination more than ever before, producers have been paying special attention to equipment cleanliness and effective pack sealing, says Edward...
