Chocolette launches low calorie chocolate collection in US
Chocolette Confectionary LLC, has launched its “guilt free” Red Delight chocolate collection in the US.
Sugar supply
It has been a few months since quotas limiting European Union (EU) sugar production were scrapped on 30 September, and while its longer-term impact has yet to become clear, experts agree that EU output will rise, at least in the short term.
Ferrero enters UK biscuit category with Nutella B-Ready
Ferrero’s Nutella chocolate spread brand is moving into the biscuits category for the first time in the UK with the launch of Nutella B-Ready.
World Chocolate Day boosts sales
In celebration of World Chocolate day today (7 July), Europe’s largest sweet shop has experienced a massive surge in sales at its six London stores.
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.
BelVita debuts chocolate hazelnut biscuits
Mondelēz International owned biscuit brand BelVita is adding another duo to its range with the launch of belVita Duo Crunch Chocolate Hazelnut.
Sweet success for seasonal chocolate
Seasonal launches accounted for one quarter of global chocolate new product launches in 2016, the biggest area of chocolate new product development, new research suggests.
How brands can maximise Easter sales online
In the run-up to Easter, Cadbury and Grenade are the best-selling brands in the chocolate category on Amazon UK, new research shows.
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.
A taste of Japan
Bobbie van de List meets chocolatier Antonio Koji Tsuchiya to talk about his chocolate brand Théobroma.
Bringing macaroons to India
Mini Pant Zachariah speaks to Pooja Dhingra about setting up a macaroon business in India and its plans for expansion.
Taste is everything
If only there was a way we could savour the sweet taste of cake or cookies without the sugar rush? Well now there is, according to scientists in France, who have developed a new device that could help improve the taste of foods low in fat, sugar and salt.
Chocolate bonanza
I’m in France today, visiting Valrhona’s global centre to celebrate Guanaco’s 30th birthday.
A French touch
Traiteur de Paris, producer of premium fine frozen pastries for professionals in France and around the globe has unveiled its new “Paris New-York” tray, a series of French-style petits fours with an American twist.