Mondelēz announces new products for Easter 2019
For Easter 2019, Mondelēz International is launching lots of exciting new experiences.
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.
Valeo Foods secures £100m deal for Tangerine Confectionery
The Irish-headquartered Valeo Foods Group has confirmed a major deal to acquire UK-based sweets manufacturer Tangerine Confectionery, which is behind a number of key British brands.
Unveiling one of the tastiest roles in global confectionery
One of the most popular job adverts in Europe over the past week must surely have been Ferrero’s call for 60 taste testers at its facilities in northern Italy.
Cadbury invites consumers to invent a new Dairy Milk bar
Cadbury has revealed that it will be opening its doors and inviting the nation to ‘go madbury for Cadbury’ this July.
Maynards Bassetts showcases summer promotion
Maynards Bassetts has launched a new on-pack promotion across its range, offering over 1,000 prizes to consumers.
Trebor reveals return of Get Minted campaign
Mondelēz International-owned mint brand Trebor has announced that its convenience channel promotion Get Minted is returning for a second year.
What’s in store for 2018?
Katie Smith looks at what’s in store for the confectionery industry in 2018.
Sugar supply
It has been a few months since quotas limiting European Union (EU) sugar production were scrapped on 30 September, and while its longer-term impact has yet to become clear, experts agree that EU output will rise, at least in the short term.
Festive indulgence
With the festive season firmly upon us, I’m already thinking about the sweet treats I’ll be gauging on over the Christmas break.
Fine food fair
Earlier this week, I visited the Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia, London, which was a treat for all the senses.
UK food prices continue to rise
UK food prices increased at their highest rate in over three years in June, the latest figures show.
Protein to the rescue
Fulfil founders Tom Gannon and Niall McGrath discuss what makes their protein snack bars thrive in a highly competitive market.
Maynards Bassetts offers prizes in on pack promotion
Mondelēz International owned confectionery brand Maynards Bassetts is launching an on pack promotion competition this summer, which will see the brand give away days out to more than 100 consumers.