Confectionery market moves increasingly towards healthier options acquisitions
Hershey’s freshly announced move to acquire reduced sugar confectionery brand Lily’s has put down an intriguing marker for where the sector is heading for the remainder of this year.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Savoury Snacks
Sweet & Savoury Snacks: Easter 2021 roundup
Here is our roundup of headlines from the Easter-related sweets and snack news we have covered in 2021.
Bakery, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Seasonal
Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Seasonal
Cadbury Dairy Milk production return to the UK offers highlight amid wider sector tests
For British-based followers of the confectionery world, the breaking news that Cadbury would be bringing back production to the UK was indeed something to be celebrated.
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.
Major $10 billion income gap for Ghana and Ivory Coast farmers remains a critical sector goal
Delivering on cocoa supply chain sustainability remains the most single pressing task for major players within the confectionery industry, with an especially notable milestone having just been put down.
Mondelēz encourages retailers to plan early for Easter with Cadbury offerings
Cadbury Creme Egg will be inviting shoppers to celebrate its 50 year anniversary, and a new Cadbury Mini Eggs product is to be released in 2021.
Snacking study shows consumers favour comfort food amid challenging times
According to the latest state of snacking report by Mondelez, it seems nine in ten of us are eating the same, if not more, treats than we did before the lockdown.
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.
Hope is on the horizon with major seasonal confectionery launches ahead
While we are still in August of what has proved a particularly testing year, confectionery manufacturers are already fixing their gaze on the vital Christmas market.
Mondelēz announces new competition for independent convenience stores
The new “Win-Win” competition spans across the Cadbury, Maynards Bassetts and Trebor singles range, offering one retailer the chance to win up to £25,000 for their store and up to £25,000 for their chosen charity.
Cadbury releases three new Dairy Milk flavours as part of competition
Cadbury has revealed three new limited editions of its classic Dairy Milk bar which have been designed by fans as part of the company’s annual inventor competition.
Fairtrade report highlights urgent need for joint industry action on sustainability schemes
The latest set of studies from Fairtrade released this week into sustainability initiatives in core cocoa growing locations, including Ghana and Ivory Coast, have produced some extremely notable findings.
FDF award winners
Shaheed Gul Khattak from Mondeléz International has scooped the Apprentice of the Year Award at the prestigious Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards.