New Canadian brand launches chickpea chips
Peacasa’s chips are made from five simple ingredients and contain twice the amount of protein than corn or potato chips.
Valeo Foods secures £100m deal for Tangerine Confectionery
The Irish-headquartered Valeo Foods Group has confirmed a major deal to acquire UK-based sweets manufacturer Tangerine Confectionery, which is behind a number of key British brands.
New Doritos Collisions shake things up
UK-based tortilla chip brand Doritos has launched its latest product range: Doritos Collisions. The new range is coming to the UK after its success in the US and Canada.
Nestlé loses UK trademark appeal
Last week came the news that Nestlé had lost the latest round in a long-running trademark dispute with Mondelēz International over its KitKat chocolate bars.
Premier Foods renews Cadbury cake deal
Premier Foods has renewed a licence deal with Mondelēz International to produce Cadbury cake and dessert products in a move that is set to unlock new growth opportunities for both companies.
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.
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.
High potential
Confectioners are closely monitoring the growing legalisation of marijuana across the USA and Canada, offering them the opportunity to develop new products with an special, edgy ingredient.
Trail mix bars
Clif Bar & Company is launching Clif Organic Trail Mix bars in Canada. The bars feature organic fruits and nuts like crunchy almonds, red cherries and delicious dark chocolate chunks. Clif Organic Trail Mix bars are available in five flavours: Coconut Almond Peanut, Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt, Dark Chocolate Cherry Almond, Dark Chocolate Peanut […]
Special delivery
Susannah Millen meets Andrew Marten, co-founder of award-winning probiotic chocolate brand Ohso.
Bon appetit from Mrs Tilly
Larbert based family business Tilly Confectionery – manufacturers of the Mrs Tilly’s range of traditional Scottish tablet, fudge and macaroon – have secured a contract that will see them launch their range of five Scottish 150g fudge products across the French market in April. With Mrs Tilly’s products now a firm favourite of consumers at […]
Dip ‘n dip desserts hub
Abu Dhabi-based shopping centre, Dalma Mall, has announced it will be opening a dessert delicatessen with a variety of sweet treats and chocolates on offer. The new Dip ‘n dip desserts hub is brought to Abu Dhabi as an Emirati Franchise held by Mohamed Almaazmi and the Alaqqad Investments Group LLC. They hold the Exclusive […]
Valentines doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is launching an assortment of Valentine’s themed doughnuts at locations throughout the US, Canada and the UK. The range includes: Sprinkled Heart Doughnut – a white iced, heart-shaped donut with red, pink and white sprinkles Chocolate Iced Heart Doughnut – a chocolate iced, heart-shaped donut topped with red drizzle Kiss – an ‘X’ […]
Bakery company acquisition
George Weston Limited has announced that Maplehurst Bakeries, a subsidiary of Weston Foods, is to purchase Creative Occasions, a manufacturer of decorated cakes, based in Nashville, Tennessee. The transaction is expected to close by the end of January 2015. Creative Occasions products are sold throughout the US and aim to bring an ‘old-fashioned neighbourhood bakery’ […]