Industry faces key global pressures from Indonesia’s concerning palm oil export ban
The surprise decision by authorities in Indonesia last weekend to ban exports of palm oil could well have major implications for some of the biggest manufacturers within the confectionery sector.
Soul Fruit now available in Planet Organic
Tropical fruit snack brand, Soul Fruit, has signed its biggest retail deal to date as it launches its new range into Planet Organic.
The return of ‘Shrinkflation’ affecting Cadbury Dairy Milk bars is an unwelcome development
Guest blog: The decision by Mondelēz to reduce Dairy Milk sharing bars by 10% in size has re-ignited the ‘shrinflation debate’ on how manufacturers handle inflationary pressures. Cloe Legrand, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view on this major industry topic.
State of the Industry event shines a light on confectionery success
For the past few days in Florida, the US confectionery sector has gathered to celebrate its resilience in the face of challenging times on a global level.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Free From Fellows continues vegan confectionery growth
Vegan confectionery brand Free From Fellows has confirmed that Holland and Barrett is adding another two of its super popular products to the growing line up in store from Mid-March.
IFE’s return after three years further kick-starts live event sector return
Despite notably reduced attendance figures for this year’s ISM and ProSweets, the global sector showcase appears to have heralded the way forward for other key trade shows in the coming months, which is an especially welcome development.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Savoury Snacks
Doughlicious launches frozen dessert innovation with national distribution
The London Dough Company, Doughlicious, has added new listings for its innovative new dessert collection Dough•Chi, just a couple of months since launch.
Free From Fellows continues vegan mallow rollout
Holland and Barrett is the latest retailer to list all three of the flavours from Free From Fellows’ vegan marshmallows range, which are set to go on sale nationwide early March.
Ferrero North America brands announce partnership with Fanatics
Ferrero North America brands Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and CRUNCH, have announced a partnership with Fanatics, the sports apparel and fan gear online store, for fan gear promotion and a sports championship grand prize.
Fellow Creatures becomes B Corp certified
Plant-based chocolate brand, Fellow Creatures, has announced its certification as a B Corporation, becoming only the fifth UK-based chocolate company to secure the accreditation.
Simply Seedz porridge pots make it into kit bags of GB Winter Olympics squad
Simply Seedz’ porridge pots have now been chosen by Team GB’s nutritionists to supply the team in this year’s Winter Olympics.
Despite a lack of visitors numbers, ISM and ProSweets offer hope for 2022
As I walked into the empty press office of the ISM and ProSweets events at the start of this week, it was hard not to imagine I hadn’t wandered into a strange B2B parallel universe where Confectionery Production was the only title covering the sector, however, it will certainly be an experience I won’t forget in a hurry, and one which offered up some key highlights.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Upturn in Germany’s confectionery sector hindered by ongoing major sector challenges
The latest assessment by German trade body BDSI on the nation’s confectionery sector showing a slight increase in sales against an array of business challenges is undoubtedly to be cautiously welcomed as a barometer for wider market conditions.
McVitie’s secures Britain’s Got Talent sponsorship deal
Global snacking company, pladis, has announced its McVitie’s brand will be hitting TV screens across the UK this spring, as lead sponsor of Britain’s Got Talent.