British fudge goes on sale in Saudi Arabia for the first time
British fudge is being sold in Saudi Arabia for the first time after Confectionery Production editorial board member Andy Baxendale was recruited to teach the country’s confectionery producers how to make the sweet treat.
Ferrero invests in new Christmas confectionery ranges
The Ferrero group has confirmed major product development investment valued at £6.74 million across its confectionery ranges and spreads, with a number of new seasonal series planned.
Big Bear unveils new chocolate almonds
Big Bear Confectionery, owner of Just Brazils, is introducing a new product to its Just range.
Trek is raisin the bar with new launch
Natural Balance Foods is set to unveil its latest Trek Protein Flapjack flavour, Trek Cocoa Raisin.
McVitie’s campaign brings people together
McVitie’s has announced the launch of its new £9.7 million Masterbrand campaign, ‘Sweeter Together’.
Cadbury Easter bunny returns for 2018
The floppy eared Cadbury Easter bunny has set off on his mission to encourage the nation to take part in egg hunts as the TV campaign returns for Easter 2018.
A look at Loacker
The company, which operates two production facilities at 1,000 metres above sea level, one in South Tyrol in northern Italy and one in Heinfels in Austria, produced 36,629 tonnes of wafers and chocolate specialties in 2016, corresponding to 877 million units.
Stoats extends UK listings with Sainsbury’s distribution
Scottish oats company Stoats has secured three UK listings with retailer Sainsbury’s for its Porridge Oat Bar multipacks.
UK campaign encourages kids to substitute crisps for nuts
General practitioner and television presenter Dr Dawn Harper has launched a UK nationwide campaign to educate parents on the advantages of encouraging children to eat nuts as a snack.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Green & Black’s launches first non-Fairtrade product
Mondelēz International-owned chocolate brand Green & Black’s is launching its first product without an organic or Fairtrade label in the UK.
Green credentials
Plamil sales and marketing manager Julian Lucas talks about the chocolate company’s free from products and why the trend is here to stay.
Functional confectionery opportunities
China’s sugar confectionery market is declining while health concerns are boosting the country’s functional candy sector, according to new research.
Key trends for 2017
As we wave goodbye to Christmas and close the door on 2016, all eyes turn to 2017. With that, Euromonitor International has identified some of the key trends set to shape the global market next year.
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal