Barry Callebaut reveals origins of ruby chocolate
Developing ruby as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’ has proved a labour of love for Swiss manufacturer Barry Callebaut.
New Mentos packs use Press-Lok closure system
Mentos has become the first confectionery brand in North America to use Velcro Companies’ Press-Lok closure system.
Mariani Nut debuts snack size almond packs
US-based Mariani Nut Company has launched snack-sized 1.5-oz packs of whole almonds and whole roasted almonds with sea salt.
Savoury snack showcase
Some 155 exhibitors descended on Vienna, Austria, for the biennial Snackex trade show and conference from 21-22 June. Katie Smith reports.
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
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.
Hostess presents Chocolate Peanut Butter Twinkies
US snack brand Hostess has introduced of Chocolate Peanut Butter Twinkies: a chocolate cake Twinkie filled with peanut butter crème filling.
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.
Disruption in the chocolate market
Changing lifestyles and personal wellbeing are disrupting the chocolate market, new research suggests, presenting an opportunity for manufacturers who respond to new consumer demands.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
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.
Fruit snacks on the rise
This is not a ploy to get you to join in with those on health kicks this month, but health, convenience and choice have all contributed to a rise in the number of new fruit-based hitting the market over the last few years.
Oreo unveils chocolate candy bar
Cookie manufacturer Oreo is making its debut in the US chocolate aisle by introducing a line of chocolate candy bars.
A taste of Japan
Bobbie van de List meets chocolatier Antonio Koji Tsuchiya to talk about his chocolate brand Théobroma.
A mellow experience
Oonagh Simms discusses the motivation behind launching her gourmet marshmallow brand The Marshmallowist.
Happy birthday Thorntons
This week, Ferrero-owned chocolate brand Thorntons celebrates its 105th birthday.