Archives for October 2, 2020

Sustainability

Fairtrade delivers 300,000-strong petition to KitKat factory in York, as certification row continues

Chocolate fans voice concerns over Nestlé’s move away from buying Fairtrade cocoa and sugar – but multi-national food giant says petition contains a number of inaccuracies.

Hostess gears up for a fang-tastic Halloween

The Twinkies maker has partnered with celebrity chef George Duran and micro-influencers to create a devilishly good snacking experience to make this year’s Halloween one to remember, despite social distancing measures impacting festivities.

Coronavirus

Barry Callebaut Group releases ‘Consumer Responses Post-Lockdown’ research for confectionery sector - WATCH

Extensive research carried out by the Barry Callebaut group into consumer responses around the coronavirus pandemic has revealed new implications and opportunities for the confectionery market. In an exclusive video interview, Bas Smit, Global Vice...

Ferrero, Burton’s Biscuits and Biscuit International expected to go head-to-head over Fox’s Biscuits

2 Sisters Food Group (2SFG) has thrown open the floor for bids from interested parties – which, according to media reports, include the Italian confectionery giant and the UK’s Jammie Dodgers maker – for a Fox’s Biscuits takeover.