Momentum continues to build for the World Confectionery Conference
With just under a month to go before our debut World Confectionery Conference, preparations are going from strength to strength as major industry players are continuing to sign up and participate.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Freedom Confectionery puts inclusion at heart of new branding
Allergen-free, vegan mallow specialist, Freedom Confectionery, is set to launch new packaging and website branding that places large emphasis on inclusion.
Thanks to our global subscribers – we hope to welcome even more in 2021
This week’s blog entry offers a simple note of thanks to all our subscribers who are a vital part of our ongoing coverage of the confectionery sector and its related markets.
Cocoa sector sustainability in West Africa remains under considerable threat
This week’s column is devoted to echoing the views expressed a few days ago by Brett Beach, director of ethically founded chocolate brand Made In Africa, regarding cocoa sustainability.
Bahlsen creates new national TV campaign
From 10 April until 28 May, Bahlen’s new packaging will premiere on UK TV screens in a national campaign showcasing the nation’s favourite Bahlsen Choco Leibniz.
Confectionery sector looks to a more settled summer for retail revival
That’s it! Easter’s done and dusted for another year. It’s too soon to know whether Easter 2022 will be a ‘normal’ one, free of restrictions, but we can always hope.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks, Seasonal
McVitie’s becomes headline sponsor for new ITV talent show
pladis’ McVitie’s biscuit brand will be the first headline sponsor of a brand new talent show Game of Talents, which debuts on TV screens in April 2021.
Shore wins snack innovation award
Shore the Scottish Seaweed Company has won a Best Snacking Innovation award for its Sweet Sriracha Seaweed Chips.
Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Seasonal
Simpkins celebrates 100th anniversary with special liquorice offering & Taveners relaunch
UK-based family run confectionery company Simpkins is celebrating its 100th anniversary with special tins of its Nitpits liquorice, as well as relaunching its Taveners Travel Tubs.
New children’s chocolate brand launches in UK
A new Fairtrade chocolate brand owned by Kinnerton, Forest of Hope, is launching in the UK.
Impact of Brexit and Covid felt as confectionery exports nosedive
The UK government’s latest figures on British chocolate exports to the EU reducing by 68% in January due largely to Brexit policies makes for extremely sobering reading for all involved.
Thorntons fate of store closures poses further high street challenges
One of the biggest breaking news items of this week was undoubtedly the decision to close all of Thorntons stores in the UK amid ongoing pandemic trading challenges that is set to affect a total of 600 jobs in the long-established business.
Get involved in this summer’s key virtual confectionery industry showcase
With just several months to go until our World Confectionery Conference takes place in its re-imagined virtual format, interest surrounding the event is continuing to gather momentum as the countdown begins.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks