New children’s chocolate brand launches in UK
A new Fairtrade chocolate brand owned by Kinnerton, Forest of Hope, is launching in the UK.
Fortnum’s introduces Sailboat Chocolate Easter Egg
Fortnum’s new Sailboat 85% Chocolate Easter Egg is vegan-friendly and comes with a unique sustainability story.
Lir Chocolates expands Baileys Easter range with Luxe Mini Eggs
Lir Chocolates is offering adults an Easter treat with the launch of new Luxe Mini Eggs with creamy chocolate Baileys filling.
Freedom Confectionery provides Easter entertainment with new treat box
Allergen-free, vegan mallow specialist Freedom Confectionery has released a box of ‘mallowtastic’ vegan goodies to inspire families across the UK to create their own Easter Mallow hunt at home.
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.
Galaxy adds Smooth Orange to product lineup
Mars Wrigley UK has announced the nationwide launch of new Galaxy Smooth Orange.
Hershey introduces KitKat Key Lime Pie to the US
The Hershey Company has announced the limited edition launch of KitKat Key Lime Pie flavour.
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.
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Kinder Bueno introduces Kinder Bueno Minis to US market
Available at Walmart and Target, the new product will be available in Share Pack and Family Pack formats.
pladis unveils £1.7m ‘Be what you want to be’ campaign for McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes
Jaffa Cakes is on the UK’s TV screens as a solus brand for the first time since 2006.
Doisy & Dam announces dark chocolate truffles as a year-round product
Premium UK chocolate maker Doisy & Dam has announced that its dark chocolate Truffles will retail year-round due to exceeding customer demand.
Bonds of London offers new spring treats
Bonds of London’s Spring 2021 range includes a range of ‘Tipples’ sharing bags and new Pun Box variants, as well as some Easter mallow and jelly products.
Confectionery takes its place at the tip of a potential robotic retail revolution
Amid all the challenging headlines of the past year, it’s something of a relief to encounter some slightly more upbeat news that greeted us with the novel confectionery innovation of a US pilot of a robot serving customers in a New York store.
Reese’s adds its Peanut Butter Cups to organic lineup
Hershey’s Reese’s brand is introducing its Peanut Butter Cups (dark and milk chocolate) in organic format.