Scientists hail beverage-chocolate matches made in heaven
New research from Italian scientists suggests that consumers value coffee, liqueur wines and port as the most desirable pairings with chocolate, but that preferences depend on cocoa content.
Archives for September 11, 2012
Thorntons shifts focus to commercial sales after torrid 2012
UK chocolatier Thorntons is to concentrate on selling its premium chocolate range through commercial channels and will also explore international markets after its earlier focus on own-store sales helped profits to slump.
INSIGHTS FROM MINTEL
Confectionery as ‘the new tobacco’ and future functional trends
Confectionery could become the ‘new tobacco’ as regulators clamp down on unhealthy eating, but manufacturers can invigorate offerings by seizing on future functional trends, according to an analyst.
Roshen scouts distribution partner for Southeast Asia expansion
Ukrainian confectioner Roshen is searching for a distribution partner in South East Asia as it presses ahead with expansion efforts.
Kraft acquires full-stake in Moroccan cookie firm Bimo
Kraft Foods has acquired the remaining 50% stake not already owned in Biscuiterie Industrielle du Moghreb (BIMO), a leading biscuits manufacturer in Morocco.