An Easter full of surprises
On my travels over Easter, I was particularly impressed by the sheer range of confectionery that appeared on retailers shelves over the weekend.
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.
Just confectionery
Matt Pye, vice president of trade relations and corporate affairs at Just Born Quality Confections, discusses distribution growth, packaging challenges and the so-called demonisation of sugar.
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Artisan chocolate this Easter
Artisan British chocolate brand, Choc on Choc has released its hand-crafted confectionery line just in time for Easter.
Chocolate celebration
Paul.a.young fine chocolates celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion is bringing back the foiled eggs from its 2006 Easter collection.
Identity crisis
Partner Geoff Steward and solicitor Richard Byam-Cook from London law firm Macfarlanes consider Nestlé’s quest to protect the shape of the KitKat.
Nestlé Easter treats
Nestlé is launching a new range of sweet treats in time for Easter, including a Peanuts themed confection featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown. “Candy is the number one gift shopped for during the Easter season and it plays a starring role in Easter egg hunts and at family gatherings,” says Tricia Bowles, Nestlé USA Confections […]
Cinnamon sugar puffs
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division is set to launch Cheetos Sweetos, its first and only sweet Cheetos snack. Cheetos Sweetos snacks swap the signature Cheetos cheese flavour for cinnamon sugar puffs. “Whether it’s our Cheetos Bag of Bones Halloween-themed snack or first-of-its-kind Cheetos Mix-Ups product, we’re always looking for ways to add some playful fun to the […]
New look for Easter 2014
Sporting a brand new look for 2014, Mars Chocolate UK’s much loved Easter range is gearing up to make a welcome return to stores. Launched for confectionery’s most hotly anticipated season, Mars Chocolate UK’s 2014 Easter range will include a number of new products, as well as the return of bestselling favourites. In addition, 2014 […]
Easter gifts from Swizzels Matlow
Swizzels Matlow, the makers of Love Hearts, Parma Violets and Drumstick Lollies, has launched two eggstraspecial ‘Easter Surprise’ tubs. A 336g oval tub, available in Asda, is decorated with an Easter bunny and includes a selection of Parma Violets, Drumstick Lollies, New Refresher Bars, Love Hearts, Fizzers and Double Lollies. The larger 840g bucket-shaped tub, […]
Maltesers now available in block format
Block or ball? Mars Chocolate has the answer – both! – having successfully created a more chocolatey way to enjoy Maltesers, with the introduction of Maltesers Teasers. Consumers will be able to enjoy the delicious and iconic chocolate-coated honeycomb balls in a perfectly formed block format for the very first time. The launch is set […]
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Kinder Surprise links up with Looney Tunes
Kinder Surprise, from Ferrero, is teaming up with Looney Tunes, the animated cartoon series from Warner Bros. The iconic characters will feature on Kinder Surprise packs from late January, with limited edition toys, as well as being featured on TV advertising. Kinder Surprise is already outperforming the kids confectionery category (+4.6%), and the partnership with […]
Marthomi Allergy Free Foods at ISM: Hall 10.2, Stand A098
Marthomi will be exhibiting its new seasonal launch, Zero Zebra ‘Spring Fever’, which has been carefully developed according to high allergen free standards. The recipe is free from all 14 EU recognised allergens, resulting in little chocolate shapes without the use of milk, soy, nuts or gluten. The product is also suitable for vegans. Inside […]