Roasted salted nut mix
Santé Specialty Foods, US-based maker of a line of roasted and spiced nuts, is adding a new Roasted Salted Mix to its offering. Consisting of cashews, almonds, pecans and pistachios, the new line delivers a delicious crunch that Santé is known for, with a touch of salt. “The foodservice and grocery industry is paying closer […]
New format for nut butters
Pip & Nut is an emerging natural food brand that’s shaking up the burgeoning nut butter category by introducing new formats, occasions and flavours. From a range of three, Peanut Butter, Almond Butter and Coconut Almond Butter, the nut butters are designed to be enjoyed at any time, not just for breakfast. Not only a […]
Japanese Easter doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Japan is launching a range of Easter doughnuts. From 16 February customers will be able to purchase a doughnut shaped like a chick hatching out of its shell, topped with shaved almonds and a chocolate and orange glaze and filled with custard for 230 yen ($1.95). Also on offer will be a pink […]
Caramel dark bar
Divine Chocolate has announced the introduction of a Caramel Dark Chocolate bar to its 40g countline range. Launching in time for Fairtrade Fortnight (23 February to 8 March), the Caramel Dark Chocolate bar is a perfect combination of Divine’s rich dark chocolate with a soft, smooth, caramel filling and joins the Milk, Dark (70%), White, Milk […]
Low salt snacks range
A range of sodium reduced savoury snacks has been launched by newcomer Hoopo Healthy Snacks Ltd. Produced using Solo low sodium sea salt, the Hoopo range features peanut, cashew, almond and mixed nut snacks in exciting flavours. With the new products containing up to 10 times less salt than rival brands, the health benefits are […]
Super food truffles
Sweet Virtues, an award-winning, forward thinking and health conscious food business, has launched a luxury selection of super food truffles in the UK. Available in three varieties – Maqui, Chia Seeds & Lime and Baobab & Vanilla – the truffles come in boxes of about 10. Sweet Virtues’ luxury truffles are nutrient-dense and power-packed with […]
Ground almond snack withdrawn
Saki Snacks is withdrawing a batch of its Almonds Ground due to unlabelled presence of peanut protein. The product is therefore a potential risk for anyone with a peanut allergy. Saki Snacks is recalling 200g packs with batch codes 1923 R 140129 N and ‘best before’ dates of April 2015. The company is telling customers […]
Salted almond chocolate line
Madagascan chocolate brand Madécasse has added a Salted Almond variant as it continues to see interest and sales grow in the UK. Made with one of Madagascar’s rare heirloom cocoa varieties, the Salted Almond bar features dark chocolate that’s sprinkled with roasted almond nibs and sea salt. The unique, single-origin chocolate bars are made in […]
Treats for the festive season
British Master Chocolatier Marc Demarquette and his team have created a range of seasonal treats for the festive season. These include: • Gold and Silver Festive Chocolate Cups – delicate gold and silver chocolate tea cups filled with spiced coffee or tea caramels. The chocolates come in boxes of 6 or twelve and will retail […]
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A perfect pairing
Confectionery Production spoke to John Csukor, CEO and CMO of KOR Food Innovation, about his background and his role as culinary ambassador for the Almond Board of California.
Natural snack range expands
Eat Natural is launching two new snack bars this year. The Coffee and Chocolate bar will be available in the Spring, and the Peanut and Popcorn bar will be available in the Autumn. The Coffee and Chocolate bar will contain real coffee grinds blended with American peanuts and dark chocolate. A bit of Maldon Sea […]
Campaign to promote almonds
The Almond Board of California’s (ABC) new consumer advertising campaign, Crunch On, has just launched in national print, broadcast and online outlets. The energising campaign is based on consumer research conducted throughout 2012, which found that frequent almond consumers are motivated in part by what they consider to be the substantial, differentiating and powerful crunch […]
A midwinter night’s dream
La Maison du Chocolat has unveiled its new Christmas collection. A Midwinter Night’s Dream, created by Nicolas Cloiseau, master chef at La Maison du Chocolat, conjures up images of dashing reindeer and magical dreams of Christmas with his stunning hand-made pieces and beautiful coffrets. Cloiseau is passionate about gourmandise and elegance. Chocolate has always been […]
Celebratory seasonal creations
In its 50th anniversary year, British chocolatier House of Dorchester celebrates in style this Christmas, with a winning selection of indulgent luxury chocolate creations. House of Dorchester’s Yuletide collection provides an excellent range of premium gifting opportunities at an accessible price point. Presented in House of Dorchester Christmas 2013 themed packaging, the Festive Christmas Pudding Truffles […]
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