News & Analysis on Chocolate, Candy and Cocoa
Plant-based
Nestlé has announced news of a 100% cocoa fruit chocolate bar made under its Les Recettes de L’Atelier brand, available for now in France and the Netherlands with other European markets to follow.
Vegan trend
The London-based confectionery brand adds to existing vegan gourmet sweets range with fierce new flavour.
Sustainabilty
In celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21, Ferrara's Black Forest, a candy and snack brand inspired by real forests, has announced its purpose commitment to become a sustainable brand.
Vegan trends
New oat milk chocolate brand, HiP (Happiness in Plants), created by Love Cocoa founder James Cadbury, is leading the charge for flexitarians to enjoy Easter with the introduction of a new type of chocolate treat.
Vegan trend
As the free-from and vegan sector continues to grow, Moo Free, the self-proclaimed ‘dairy-dodging chocolate brand’, says it enjoyed a 300% growth for its online sales in the past 12 months.
Vegan trend
Allergen-free, vegan mallow specialist, Freedom Confectionery, has released a box of ‘mallowtastic’ vegan goodies this Easter, to inspire families across the UK to create their own Easter Mallow hunt at home.
Vegan trends
Companies such as Cambridge producer Ombar Chocolate, with its 100% vegan bars, have been recognised for their ethical credentials as well as the health benefits in their products.