Hershey introduces KitKat Key Lime Pie to the US
The Hershey Company has announced the limited edition launch of KitKat Key Lime Pie flavour.
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.
Hershey’s West African sustainability programme reinstated after being banned marks a key milestone
With sustainability being firmly at the core of many companies’ agendas within the confectionery sector, the breaking news that Hershey had been banned from carrying out its activities supporting cocoa farmers in West Africa was hugely significant.
Key NORC report on child labour within cocoa supply reveals significant concerns still remain
It seems there’s rarely a week within the confectionery and wider food and drink market that passes without a major breaking issue that proves of significant impact and offers the industry plenty of reason to take a step back and reflect.
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.
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.
Second KitKat Duos bar to launch in the US
KitKat is introducing its second Duos bar to the US with the debut of KitKat Duos Mocha + Chocolate.
Marking some sweet celebrations for World Chocolate Day
It seems these days, there’s an international day for everything – and confectionery isn’t to be outdone with 7 July being that very occasion, marking World Chocolate Day.
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.
Sweets and Snacks Expo serves up some real treats
This past week in Chicago has thrown up plenty of fascinating new product ranges and sector developments at the Sweets and Snacks Expo event.
Hershey launches emoji-themed bars
For the first time in 125 years, Hershey is changing its chocolate bars to be decorated with emojis.
Lava Cake Kisses from Hershey for Valentines Day
Hershey has added a limited edition Lava Cake variety to coincide with Valentines Day.
Barry Callebaut shapes its Forever Chocolate ambitions
Operating the largest chocolate production facilities in the world poses a number of challenges, as Neill Barston found during an exclusive visit to Barry Callebaut’s facilities in Belgium
Hershey’s Kisses arrive in India
Hershey has launched its Hershey’s Kisses brand of chocolates in India.