New brand identity and investment for Purely Plantain
The UK company believes that the new brand identity and investment from a proven, health conscious pioneer, will help Purely Plantain become a lead within the ‘deliciously distinct/sustainable’ snacking brands fraternity.
Border Biscuits secures Morrisons listing
182 Morrisons stores across the UK will now carry Border Biscuits’ newly launched Dark Chocolate Ginger Biscuit Bars.
Two metre rule for social distancing is costing industry severely
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on all aspects of our lives, including business conditions. Our guest blogger this week, Natalka Antoniuk, of Quadrant2Design, shares her view on the two-metre social distancing rules.
Big League Chew and National Baseball Hall of Fame open virtual “Hall of Flavors” game
Fans of baseball and Big League chewing gum can enter the “Hall of Flavors” game and sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame, a year supply of bubble gum and $50,000.
Olam marks World Environment Day with measures to enhance its operations
The UN-backed World Environment Day is celebrated today (5 June) each year as a means of driving engagement on protecting the environment. This includes key issues relating to the cocoa and confectionery sector, including deforestation and climate change. Chris Brown, vice president and global head of Environment, Olam International, offers his view on progress being made.
Call for extending trade negotiations amid pandemic makes sound business sense
Without doubt one of the most significant news stories of the past week has been the plea from the Caobisco European confectionery organisation for the EU and UK to continue crucial trade talks beyond the fast-approaching cut-off point of December 2020.
Confectionery and cocoa sectors continue efforts to support communities through coronavirus
With latest production deadlines looming, this week’s blog will be a short one from myself, just simply to re-emphasise that it has been particularly notable to see how the confectionery industry around the world is doing its bit to give back to those less fortunate during the coronavirus pandemic.
Facing up to challenging times amid the rise of coronavirus
If you turn on the TV, radio, or scan your computer screen or smartphone, there seems to literally, and all too understandably, be just one news story in town at present – the continuing rise of coronavirus around the world.
Aero launches new Aero Caramel
Aero chocolate will be adding a new addition to its flavour selection with the introduction of Aero Caramel.
A wealth of industry insights revealed at Gulfood
Last month found the Confectionery Production and Sweets & Savoury Snacks World team at Gulfood Manufacturing, which proved to be an extremely fascinating event.
Joe & Seph’s adds vegan popcorn range
North London-based popcorn makers, Joe & Seph’s is launching a new vegan range.
Ferrero unveils spring 2020 NPD
Ferrero is investing £2.7m in media across spring 2020, coupled with the launch of 10 new seasonal lines to complement its strong core range.
Walkers enlists Mariah Carey for Christmas campaign
In its biggest Chritmas campaign so far, Walkers has enlisted pop icon Mariah Carey to promote its Christmas-inspired flavours.
Soreen brings back Halloween range
Malt loaf brand, Soreen, has brought back its Halloween range of Lunchbox Loaves in two flavours: Chocolate & Blood Orange and Toffee Apple.