Hershey brand launch in ‘fastest growing’ Chinese confectionery segment
Hershey has launched a new brand in China that will operate in what it has called the country’s fastest growing confectionery segment.
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Is theobromine responsible for cocoa’s cholesterol benefits?
The potential of cocoa to beneficially impact ‘good’ cholesterol levels may be linked to the theobromine content and not the flavonoids, says a new study from Unilever Research & Development Vlaardingen.
Cloetta acquires ‘very special’ natural candy technology with Goody Good Stuff buy
Scandinavian confectioner Cloetta has acquired UK firm Goody Good Stuff and its unique gelatin free technology to help it capitalise on what it calls a growing natural candy category.
Unlikely drivers in the Swedish confectionery market
Chocolate still rules the roost in Sweden, but two improbable sub-segments are set to help the sugar confectionery category grow faster in the next five years, according to market analysts Canadean.