Industry doubts whether banning television advertising on treats will impact on reducing obesity
This week has again brought a renewed spotlight on the major issue of obesity, which has been characterised as having reached crisis levels within the UK, with two thirds of UK adults considered as being overweight, according to Public Health England.
Yowie debuts new multi-packs
Yowie Group’s new multi-packs include two Surprise Inside chocolate eggs and one endangered species animal collectable.
Semetrical reveals UK’s most popular search terms for sweets during lockdown
London-based digital marketing agency Semetrical has conducted research into consumer trends during the UK’s lockdown and found a large increase in online searches for sweet deliveries.
Manufacturing and engineering will need major support amid economic challenges
The emergence of a study commissioned by industry organisation Make UK and the Santander Banking group revealing that the British manufacturing sector may not recover until 2022 has made for sobering reading.
Celebrating a growing number of women within engineering and manufacturing
For some years now, governments and industrial sectors around the world have stepped up their efforts to recruit a greater number of women into engineering roles – not before time in the view of many.
Jelly Belly presents fans with new BeanBoozled Flaming Five Challenge
The Jelly Belly Candy Company is releasing a new line of progressively hotter jelly bean flavours, challenging spicy food lovers to see how hot they can handle their confectionery.
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls launch ‘Big Daddy’ jars ahead of Father’s Day
Premium UK sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is introducing new 1.4kg ‘Big Daddy’ jars, so dads can get a bumper supply of the brand’s sweets for Father’s Day.
Facing up to challenging times amid the rise of coronavirus
If you turn on the TV, radio, or scan your computer screen or smartphone, there seems to literally, and all too understandably, be just one news story in town at present – the continuing rise of coronavirus around the world.
Sous Chef introduces Lakrids’ liquorice Easter eggs
Online shop Sous Chef has introduced a pair of liquorice eggs, produced by Danish brand Lakrids by Bülow, to its Easter offerings this year.
Welch’s introduces Easter fruit snack addition
American fruit snack brand Welch’s has launched its Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit Easter Egg.
Chupa Chups launches Good For You lollipops
Leading sugar confectionery company Perfetti Van Melle is expanding its Chupa Chups sugar free range with the launch of its Good For You lollipops.
A wealth of industry insights revealed at Gulfood
Last month found the Confectionery Production and Sweets & Savoury Snacks World team at Gulfood Manufacturing, which proved to be an extremely fascinating event.
Soreen brings back Halloween range
Malt loaf brand, Soreen, has brought back its Halloween range of Lunchbox Loaves in two flavours: Chocolate & Blood Orange and Toffee Apple.
Improving cacao farming techniques set to offer major sector breakthrough
The past week has seen the launch of Barry Callebaut’s latest series of sustainably sourced chocolate in San Francisco, which promises a significant breakthrough in terms of making use of the whole of the cacaofruit as part of its product.