Major report on reducing sugar in ranges poses ongoing industry challenge
This past week has seen the release of Public Health England’s (PHE) assessment of how its much-publicised drive to reduce sugar intake by 20% within food categories including confectionery has performed, and the results have been far from what was anticipated.
M&S introduces Percy Pig sweetie jar packaged by Croxsons
M&S has launched a collectable 1kg bespoke glass jar of Percy Pig sweets.
Dawn of the Living Income Differential’s potential major impact on West African cocoa farming
This past week has seen the key start of the latest cocoa season within West Africa, which sees the introduction of the Living Income Differential put forward by the governments of the Ivory Coast and Ghana to support farmers wages. In a guest blog, Kojo Hayford, managing editor of Ghana’s Cocoa Post, reflects on its potential impact.
Nestlé launches new online shop for Quality Street fans
For the first time, fans of Quality Street will be able to buy bespoke tins of the confectionery all year round.
Tic Tac reveals new Big Berry Adventure
Big Berry Adventure introduces a mash-up of raspberry and blueberry flavours to US consumers.
Barry Callebaut releases new Stewart & Arnold chocolate brand
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has unveiled a new British chocolate brand, Stewart & Arnold, inspired by recently uncovered traditional recipes.
Kohler Co releases sugar-free chocolate
US company Kohler Co has launched its first product made with sugar-free handcrafted milk chocolate.
Hancocks unveils new Christmas 2020 range
Hancocks has launched its range of UK Christmas confectionery which features over 460 festive products from over 30 suppliers.
Major confectionery businesses continue to make key investments despite pandemic tests
Amid a notably turbulent year for global markets, Cargill has made a major announcement this week for expanding its innovation facilities at its key European site in Mouscron, Belgium (pictured), which is set to have a sizeable impact for the business.
Halloween is still happening, says US confectionery sector
One of the key issues to emerge over the past week has been that of plans for celebrating Halloween, particularly in the US, which remains one of the most significant dates in the confectionery calendar.
Business confidence hangs in the balance as final countdown over Brexit trade deal continues
This past week, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation and Santander UK laid out the latest situation for the sector in terms of its performance, which brought cause for concern with a record low level of confidence for the quarter, that both organisations hoped would be offset with potential for exploring new markets around the world.
Hope is on the horizon with major seasonal confectionery launches ahead
While we are still in August of what has proved a particularly testing year, confectionery manufacturers are already fixing their gaze on the vital Christmas market.
The demise of Public Health England leaves key sugar reduction targets in limbo
Why might the demise of PHE be significant to the confectionery sector? Well, the most glaring reason is the much publicised campaign that sought to drive sugar reduction within the confectionery and wider food and drink sector in 2017 is now effectively dead in the water.
Uncle Joe’s starts early production of treacle toffee after rise in demand
Premium sweet brand Uncle Joe’s has started its annual production of treacle toffee early, after consumer plans for post-lockdown celebrations led to increased orders for the brand’s autumn favourite.