Archives for December 23, 2019

From ‘the nichest’ start-up to British cocoa grower: The ‘perpetual evolution’ of Hotel Chocolat

From launching a niche start-up to purchasing a cocoa plantation in Saint Lucia, CEO Angus Thirlwell takes us through the ‘perpetual growing ambitions’ of Hotel Chocolat.

Christmas

UK gourmet fudge company racing to keep up with demand over Christmas period

Fudge Kitchen, a leading UK producer of handmade premium fudge, has reported a 195% uplift in average monthly sales in the lead up to Christmas.

Christmas

New survey from Nestlé reveals how the nation eats its festive treats

A timely new online survey, carried out by Ipsos MORI on behalf of Nestlé, has revealed that one fifth (20%) of UK adults (aged 16-75) typically start eating chocolate before or at breakfast time on Christmas Day – with almost half (48%) tucking in by...

Christmas

Brits opt for Crunchie in Christmas battle of Cadbury Heroes

Mondelēz International worked with YouGov to ask Brits to pick their favourite from a box of Cadbury Heroes and Cadbury Roses, with the results sure to spark a debate.

Markets

Market price for cocoa remains high after ‘bullish month’

November was ‘a bullish month for the cocoa futures market as the price hit its highest level in 2019 and the highest since May 2018, said analyst Andrew Hecht, author of the Hecht Commodity Report.