Dawn of the Living Income Differential’s potential major impact on West African cocoa farming
This past week has seen the key start of the latest cocoa season within West Africa, which sees the introduction of the Living Income Differential put forward by the governments of the Ivory Coast and Ghana to support farmers wages. In a guest blog, Kojo Hayford, managing editor of Ghana’s Cocoa Post, reflects on its potential impact.
Crucial season lies ahead for manufacturers and confectionery retailers
The next few months are likely to prove extremely critical for both manufacturers of confectionery, snacks and bakery ranges, as well as the retailers they serve around the world.
Birds Bakery releases new products to celebrate Halloween
Family-run UK Birds Bakery has released new Halloween products in its 60 branches across the Midlands.
Nestlé launches new online shop for Quality Street fans
For the first time, fans of Quality Street will be able to buy bespoke tins of the confectionery all year round.
Barry Callebaut releases new Stewart & Arnold chocolate brand
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has unveiled a new British chocolate brand, Stewart & Arnold, inspired by recently uncovered traditional recipes.
Hames Chocolates launches British chocolate Christmas stag range
Hames Chocolates has launched a new British chocolate range designed especially for the festive season.
Kohler Co releases sugar-free chocolate
US company Kohler Co has launched its first product made with sugar-free handcrafted milk chocolate.
Hancocks unveils new Christmas 2020 range
Hancocks has launched its range of UK Christmas confectionery which features over 460 festive products from over 30 suppliers.
Major confectionery businesses continue to make key investments despite pandemic tests
Amid a notably turbulent year for global markets, Cargill has made a major announcement this week for expanding its innovation facilities at its key European site in Mouscron, Belgium (pictured), which is set to have a sizeable impact for the business.
Hershey announces new Reese’s Big Cups with Pretzels
New Reese’s Big Cups with Pretzels are a twist on the brand’s classic cup, meaning they are bigger, saltier and packed with pretzels.
pladis announces ‘Merry McVitie’s’ Christmas range
The McVitie’s 2020 Christmas selection comprises iconic festive favourites, as well as fresh innovation from Britain’s ‘Biggest Biscuit Brand’.
Butterfinger launches Halloween promotion
US chocolate and peanut butter bar brand Butterfingers is launching a new Butterfinger Investigators (BFI) ad alongside a chance to win $25,000.
Halloween is still happening, says US confectionery sector
One of the key issues to emerge over the past week has been that of plans for celebrating Halloween, particularly in the US, which remains one of the most significant dates in the confectionery calendar.
New UK brand launches Wnder chocolate bars
A midlands-based maker is aiming to challenge the way consumers consider modern chocolate.