Guittard Chocolate Company has announced its dairy-free kosher pareve processing capabilities and its new dairy-free product line, which will include three retail baking chips - Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Extra Dark Chocolate Chips, Akoma Organic Extra...
Luker Chocolate, a Colombian family-owned business-for-business (B4B) chocolate manufacturer that provides chocolate and cocoa to many private label and artisan companies in the UK, has highlighted a remarkable story of two women who bridge the digital...
The news that the iconic Matterhorn mountain peak will be removed from Toblerone packaging once the chocolate bar’s production is moved outside Switzerland because it will breach the country’s strict marketing restrictions has led to calls for ‘Made in...
As news broke last week that Silicon Valley Bank has collapsed due to a bank run, many attendees at Natural Products Expo West also had their own economic concerns – namely, how to find capital for their brands and survive the current moment.
Yowie’s latest surprise revealed to the confectionery world is an eighth series of its popular ‘Baby Animals’ series. As well as containing sustainably sourced, Rainforest Alliance Certified chocolate the latest collection is designed to shed light on...
Mars Food & Nutrition has announced that former Unilever executive Karina Zimerfeld has been appointed Vice President of the business’ R&D function, headquartered in London.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) unveiled Tony Jacobs, President of Bazooka Candy Brands, as Chair of the NCA Board of Trustees at its recent State of the Industry Conference in Miami.
The Hershey Company has released dairy-free alternatives for two of its most iconic brands with Reese’s plant-based peanut butter cups going on sale this month, making it the first vegan chocolates sold nationally, followed by Hershey’s plant-based extra...
Consumer demand for snacks continues to increase, and Mondelez International sees itself as well-positioned to not only meet those needs but increase its market share in the process.
Strong consumer demand for affordable, sustainable products will drive the Fairtrade market in 2023, the organisation said after a successful awareness campaign in the UK brought ethically sourced products, such as chocolate, bananas and coffee, into...
Lindt & Spruengli has revealed its 2022 operating profit (EBIT) increased by 15.5% year on year to CHF 744.6 million, from CHF 644.9 million in the previous year, and the Swiss chocolate maker also proposed a higher dividend payout to investors as...
In closing this year’s NCA State of the Industry Conference in Miami, John Downs, the association’s President and CEO, said one of the ‘Strategic Bets’ for the next 12 months is to address the largest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues...
According to the fourth annual State of Treating report published by the NCA and released during its State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Miami, consumers view chocolate and candy as a fun part of life (81%) and as an affordable treat (74%), which...
More than 700 senior members of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), along with retail partners and suppliers, gathered in Miami this week for its annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) where, in a keynote speech, NCA President &...
Hershey is celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day by bringing back its empowering, limited-edition Hershey's SHE bars for a third year to honour the influential women and girls.
Empty supermarket shelves and stock shortages are becoming increasingly common in the UK, but the Fairtrade Foundation has issued a warning that everyday essentials including cocoa, bananas and coffee could be at risk of becoming ‘endangered’ due to climate...
Senior figures from US confectionery are set to gather in Miami this weekend for its annual State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
Chocolarder, which sells its artisan chocolate in Selfridges, has invested in £100k of new equipment after securing backing from Truro-based asset finance provider Ignition.
Thirty years on from the establishment of the EU internal trading market, the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has renewed its call for greater EU focus on ensuring harmonised legal standards, including product labelling.
Ingå Group was created by Swedish investment firm Novax and currently comprises clean label ingredients specialist Ulrick & Short and recently-acquired French counterpart Louis François.
Rescue pet owners are being put on standby by Hershey as the Cadbury Bunny Tryouts are back for a fifth year and to celebrate the milestone it is looking to make one special rescue pet the star of its annual ad.
Koelnmesse, the organisers of ProSweets Cologne 2023 - Special Edition, have announced they are increasing floor space due to strong demand from exhibitors wanting to take part in this year’s special format.
Ferrero International has posted a €14 billion turnover ($14.92bn), up 10.4% over the previous year (€12.7 billion), according to the Group’s fiscal year 2021-2022 results.
Luxury chocolatier Lindt has created a ‘Hoppiness campaign’ around its iconic Gold Bunny Easter treat with £50,000 worth of prizes available to be won by UK consumers.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ‘CACAO’ and ‘COCOA’? So do we! For consistency, ConfectioneryNews’s editorial guide uses the word 'COCOA', except when quoting other sources, but it can get a little confusing ...
Nestlé has reported its net profit fell to CHF 16.9 billion ($18.33 billion) in its full year results for 2022, with sales increasing to CHF 94.4 billion ($102.38 billion), missing forecasts for CHF 95.02 billion ($103.05 billion), despite price increases...
New trade deals with Australia and New Zealand are expected to boost the UK economy by £2.3 billion and £800 million respectively – according to the Department for International Trade, Department for Business and Trade,
Macro trends, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, are driving uptake of products claiming to be both healthy and indulgent, according to ingredients suppliers.
A chocolate egg-snatcher is facing a jail sentence after being caught red-handed with a trailer load of Cadbury Crème eggs worth more than £31,000 ($37,000).
While consumers often look to the sweet bakery category for sugary fixes and chocolatey crunches, CPG companies might have an opportunity to innovate a new — healthier — path forward for the space, according to a recent survey and analysis from food ingredient...
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced that Target’s Tiffany Trombley, director of seasonal candy and snacks, and Sam’s Club’s Todd Budzinski, senior director of merchandising, candy & commercial bread, are the recipients of the 2023...
Confectionery giant has been fined £12,000 ($14,500) by US federal workplace authorities after two workers at one of its factories fell into a vat of chocolate and had to be rescued.
PRONATEC, an owner-run Swiss family company that maintains long-standing partnerships with cooperatives in the countries of origin, has been a pioneer in the global organic and Fairtrade movement for 45 years. In 2022, it opened its own impressive and...
Mars Wrigley is attempting to move on from its volte-face on its M&M’s ‘spokescandies’ after attracting controversy and a media backlash in US over their rebranded appearance and replacing them with actress Maya Rudolph.
The brand said it is bringing out a trio of bite-sized oat m!lk chocolate delicacies: H!P Caramel Crunch Peanuts, H!P Peanut Butter Truffle Bites and H!P Creamy & Smooth Buttons.
Tony’s Open Chain, an initiative by Tony’s Chocolonely that invites other chocolate manufacturers to ramp up sustainability efforts in their own supply chains, has announced it is partnering with chocolate processor Baronie & Cémoi.
Chocolove, the Boulder, Colorado-based premium and ethical chocolatier, is making Valentine's Day sweeter with special heart-shaped bites that are individually wrapped in resealable pouches in Very Cherry and Salted Caramel flavours.
With just over a week to go until Valentine’s Day, there is a clear sign of continued enthusiasm for seasonal celebrations, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) claimed, as it revealed that 92% of Americans plan to get loved up this year with...
From limited-time offerings to licensed products, this Valentine’s Day candy season is shaping up to be a big one in terms of sales and product launches, with many leading CPGs providing sweet treats for those romantics – and even some for those who despise...
Hershey Co has exceeded analysts' estimates on full-year net sales and profit after a strong ending to the fourth quarter with consolidated net sales of $2,652.3 million, an increase of 14.0%.
Mondelez executives see no reason to lower prices or increase promotions for their iconic sweets and snacks despite reported retailer requests that brands across the board do so as some consumers begin pulling back on spending in the face of ongoing inflation.
The Valentine's Day candy season is poised for growth in 2023 with year-over-year sales expected to grow 5% to around $4bn, despite rising inflation and supply chain issues, according to the National Confectioners Association.
CEO of Jambar Jennifer Maxwell knows a thing or two about launching energy bar brands, having been one of the co-founders of PowerBar, which started the category almost 40 years ago. As she looks to expand category newcomer Jambar’s footprint in 2023,...
