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.
More than just a nibble
Katie Smith meets Matthew Stephenson, owner and managing director of confectionery manufacturer Sweetdreams, to talk about new products, production expansion and export opportunities.
Mars product recall in 55 countries
Mars has widened its recall of Mars and Snickers bars to 55 countries, according to the AP news agency.
Sweet celebrations
Thibaut van Hövell and business partner Natalya Berdikyan tell Susannah Millen about their plans for traditional Belgian confectionery brand Vanparys.
True works of art
At the beginning of June, the winner of the new Junior UK Chocolate Masters competition was unveiled. Quentin Bechard from Shangri La Shard won the title.
European roll out
British chocolate brand Seed and Bean has announced it’s largest European role out to date.
Election fever
Artisan British chocolate brand, Choc on Choc is celebrating the forthcoming UK election with the launch of its Political Chocolates collection, a limited edition range of three delicious bars, each bearing the face of Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg or Prime Minister David Cameron. The brand is inviting Brits to vote with their stomachs and take […]
Alpaca joins ‘sweeet’ family
United Biscuits (UB) has launched the latest TV advert in its now iconic McVitie’s ‘sweeet’ series, and the first for its new biscuit, McVitie’s DeliChoc. As well as showcasing the thickly coated Belgian chocolate biscuit with an intensely crunchy sensation, the advert introduces a brand new member of the ‘sweeet’ animal family – the alpaca. […]
Virtual product promotion
Shoppers in Belgium will be introduced to Mondelez International’s latest products by a group of five state-of-the-art Tensator Virtual Assistants, at Carrefour, Cora and Makro stores. The Virtual Assistants will be installed in supermarkets and independent stores across the country to promote the food manufacturer’s new product lines, including the Côte d’Or, Milka and LU […]
Belgium brand marks 125 years
The Belgian company Vanparys is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The jubilee year was marked by a visit to the company’s production centre by HRH Queen Mathilde of Belgium and Rudi Vervoort, prime minister of the Brussels Metropolitan Government. Originally renowned for its extensive range of colourful dragées, Vanparys now offers a wider range of products, […]
White chocolate and caramel
Cargill has unveiled a new addition to its chocolate portfolio – Caramel Equilibre – a double indulgence that brings together Belgian white chocolate with real dairy caramel in one unique and timeless product. Inspired by the warmth and enduring popularity of caramel, Cargill’s chocolate experts in Belgium have created a product that will help both […]
“We anticipate a lot of growth in the European market”
Deo Perfume Candy was launched back in 2011 by Alpi Commerce in Asenovgrad, Bulgaria and sold in Bulgaria from its inception.
British chocolate – or is it?
Britain is credited with producing and selling the world’s first chocolate bar at the Joseph Fry & Sons factory founded in 1728, and the Fry, Rowntree and Cadbury families all played a pivotal role in the development of British chocolate manufacturing.
Fall in love with Guylian chocolates this Christmas
Guylian, the market leader in boxed chocolates in Belgium has three exciting consumer initiatives planned for the UK market. Guylian and Titanic are joining forces in a consumer promotion that will be announced in the chocolate brand’s TV campaign starting on 29 October. A 20 second commercial celebrating the collaboration around the launch of Titanic […]