Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Nestlé sells US confectionery business to Ferrero
Swiss food giant Nestlé has agreed to sell its US confectionery business to Ferrero for $2.8 billion.
Buttermilk unveils Valentine’s Day fudge
UK confectioner Buttermilk has launched a new Strawberry Bellini fudge for Valentine’s Day and Mothers’ Day.
Festive labels for Simpkins sweets
UK confectionery brand Simpkins has launched three limited edition sweet flavours in time for Christmas.
Clean confectionery
The founders of Tom & Jenny’s discuss the motive behind launching their US sugar-free caramel confectionery brand and plans to grow its retail distribution and product range.
Buttermilk unveils Easter 2018 product lineup
UK confectioner Buttermilk is launching a new range of filled Easter eggs and hot cross bun flavoured fudge for Easter 2018.
Maynards Bassetts introduces bagged candy range
Mondelēz International owned brand Maynards Bassetts has launched a new range of 70g confectionery bags in a bid to attract younger consumers to the category.
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.
Business, Candy & Gum, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
Making Waves
Daisy Phillipson takes a look at innovations in extrusion and forming machinery and how they can help confectionery and bakery manufacturers ensure a foothold in the health market.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging
Jelly Babies go tropical
In response to the increasing popularity of tropical flavours, Mondelēz International-owned Maynards Bassetts has launched Maynards Bassetts Jelly Babies Tropical.
Reclosable lidding film for US snack pack
Packaging solutions specialist Parkside is launching a reclose lidding film for a snack fruit pack in the US.
Cadbury Mini Eggs on holiday this summer
UK consumers will experience new summer limited edition packs of Cadbury Mini Eggs on Holiday.
Bazooka adds to Baby Bottle Pop line
Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Company, has launched Baby Bottle Pop Lollipop with Popping Powder.
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.