Changing face of chocolate
It was the end of last year when consumers started to notice the size of their favourite chocolate bars shrinking, and a new study by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) has finally confirmed what many of us already knew.
Mars announces three new Twix flavours for 2017
Mars Chocolate North America’s Twix brand has announced that Twix Dark, Twix White and Twix Peanut Butter varieties will all be available to consumers by the end of 2017.
Wafer Wednesdays
Having recently returned from Austria for the biennial Snackex exhibition and conference, I’m flying there again today – this time to drive across the border to northern Italy to visit wafer company Loacker.
A snacking revolution
The number one reason US consumers snack is to treat themselves (50%), new research shows, and more than one quarter (28%) says taste is more important than health when choosing a snack.
Does size really matter?
Yet again sugar is hitting the headlines. Over the last week, we’ve reported on a series of announcements from pledges to offer smaller packages and clear calorie labelling to calls for the UK soft drinks levy to be extended to confectionery.
A winning formula
We Luv Brownies founder Heather Moore explains why provenance in the food industry presents a considerable opportunity for artisan producers.
A delight for the senses
Spotting a gap in the UK market for authentic Turkish Delight, Zeynep Turudi, founder of Truede, has made it her mission to re-establish this sweet treat as a confectionery force to be reckoned with.
KitKats to have 10% less sugar
In keeping with last week’s sugar reduction and reformulation theme, Nestlé’s UK and Ireland has revealed that 10% of sugar will be removed from its well-known brands, including KitKat, Aero, Smarties, Munchies and Rolo by next year.
Walkers launches resealable sharing packs
Snack brand Walkers has unveiled a new resealable sharing pack to give retailers more opportunity to tap into the sharing segment.
Baking to success
Joanna Brennan, co-founder of Pump Street Bakery, discusses how she turned her love for both baking and chocolate into a thriving business.
What’s in store for 2017?
What a year 2016 was. The UK decided to exit the European Union, Donald Trump was elected as US president and Toblerone chocolate bars were reduced in size.
Sugar consumption in decline
UK consumers are buying less sugar in their take-home shopping compared to last year, according to new research, partly due to consumer concern about sugar impacting sales of biscuits and chocolate.
Biscuit anyone?
We’re all partial to a biscuit or two as an afternoon snack, or after dinner treat, but new research suggests a decline in the consumption of high-calorie food items will promote structural shifts in the US cookie and cracker market.
Chocolate on a global scale
Two months after celebrating World Chocolate Day, yesterday chocolatiers were capitalising on International Chocolate Day.