New and improved Horlicks Light Instant Hot Chocolate
British brand, Horlicks, has introduced its new and improved instant light hot chocolate containing less calories, sugar and salt than its predecessor.
Barry Callebaut shapes its Forever Chocolate ambitions
Operating the largest chocolate production facilities in the world poses a number of challenges, as Neill Barston found during an exclusive visit to Barry Callebaut’s facilities in Belgium
Green America ranks chocolate makers on ethics
Green America has ranked all the major chocolate manufacturers according to their ethical, social and environmental practices.
Nestlé pulls out the stops for its festive confectionery series
Nestlé is set to deliver a festive feast of new designs and enhanced product ranges for its Christmas confectionery portfolio, which will feature some special releases from well established brands including KitKat, Milkybar, Smarties and Quality Street.
Whitakers adds a touch of confectionery magic to children’s literature festival
A chocolate factory has added a touch of magic to the county’s first Children’s Literature Festival at Broughton Hall in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Chocolate and nut lovers unite
The Grown Up Chocolate Company is presenting two new chocolate bars.
Barry Callebaut reveals origins of ruby chocolate
Developing ruby as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’ has proved a labour of love for Swiss manufacturer Barry Callebaut.
Fiddes Payne’s new Disney range
Fiddes Payne has reformulated its Disney home baking range with the aim of being a tastier and lower sugar option for parents in the UK.
Lack of results on sugar reduction leads to calls for confectionery tax
The latest report from Public Health England (PHE) on progress made by the food and drink sector in reducing sugar content in products is likely to make particularly difficult reading for the confectionery and bakery markets.
JellySqueeze now available in Asda
Fruit-based desserts and snacks specialist Fruitypot has announced that its jelly snacks product, JellySqueeze, is now available in over 400 Asda stores.
Making strides towards sustainability
These past few days have been very much about the World Cocoa Conference here in Berlin.
Heavenly developments for family snacking brand
Family snacking brand Heavenly has announced the expansion of its current range with the introduction of new smaller pack sizes, as well as a new sub-brand for its 12+ months snacks range.
Whitworths presents Bright Little Nuts campaign
Whitworths has partnered with Aardman to create an advertising campaign for Bright Little Nuts – its nut snack targeted at children.
Turning to health
Starting the new year afresh, many of us are turning our attention to what we eat this month in order to shift some of the festive weight.