Mondelēz International brings the vegan Cadbury Plant Bar to Canada
The two 90g bars, Chocolatey Smooth and Salted Caramel, are made by substituting almond paste for dairy.
UK shoppers set to score prizes with Cadbury FC’s ‘Away Wins’ promotion
The Cadbury FC name is giving away a raft of football-themed prizes in the UK as part of a new cross-brand promotion, running across chocolate, biscuits, and sugar confectionery.
Mondelēz International reveals DUO Twist & Seal Wrap range
Mondelēz International is continuing its strong track record of offering more portion control options for consumers by rolling out a unique twist and seal packaging initiative across its Cadbury Duos range.
Urgent confectionery sector action on stemming deforestation needed
The last few years within the confectionery industry have seen an increasing spotlight being placed on the sustainability of the cocoa sector, with farming communities at the heart of the supply chain in West Africa facing considerable challenges.
The shocking tide of global child labour poses major societal and industry challenges
The latest figures from Unicef and the International Labour Organisation that reveal child labour has risen by over 8 million in four years, to a huge total of 160 million, are exceptionally shocking.
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.