Top five features of 2017
Among the top five Confectioner Comment interviews to appear on Sweets & Savoury Snacks World in 2017 were Joanna Brennan, co-founder of Pump Street Bakery; Zeynep Turudi, founder of Truede; as well as Fulfil founders Tom Gannon and Niall McGrath.
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.
Whitakers gains sustainability certifications
UK chocolate company Whitakers Chocolates is now certified to manufacture chocolate approved by the Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade and sustainable farming programme UTZ, a move it says will broaden its opportunities in international markets.
Aldomak acquires The Handmade Meringue Company
Scottish food producer Aldomak has acquired The Handmade Meringue Company for an undisclosed sum and secured its first export order.
Fudge Kitchen gains first listing in Russia
British confectioner Fudge Kitchen is expanding its export business after securing a listing with Russia-based with Globus Gourmet.
From bean to box
Having launched at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair in London in September, Jimmy Attias, co-founder of Bean & Pod, outlines the chocolate brand’s ambitions.
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A look at Loacker
The company, which operates two production facilities at 1,000 metres above sea level, one in South Tyrol in northern Italy and one in Heinfels in Austria, produced 36,629 tonnes of wafers and chocolate specialties in 2016, corresponding to 877 million units.
Divine Chocolate announces global listings
Divine Chocolate, the premium Fairtrade and farmer-owned chocolate company, has announced new listings in the UK and US with a new Turkish distributor as part of its growing export strategy.
Protein to the rescue
Fulfil founders Tom Gannon and Niall McGrath discuss what makes their protein snack bars thrive in a highly competitive market.
A delight for the senses
Spotting a gap in the UK market for authentic Turkish Delight, Zeynep Turudi, founder of Truede, has made it her mission to re-establish this sweet treat as a confectionery force to be reckoned with.
More than just a nibble
Katie Smith meets Matthew Stephenson, owner and managing director of confectionery manufacturer Sweetdreams, to talk about new products, production expansion and export opportunities.
Golden Popcorn rebrands to grow export sales
Northern Irish popcorn manufacturer Golden Popcorn in undergoing a rebrand as it looks to extend its product range and expand sales in Northern Ireland and abroad.
Fudge mania
Tracy McGoad, managing director of Buttermilk, talks handmade craft recipes, changing buying opportunities and expansion.
A mellow experience
Oonagh Simms discusses the motivation behind launching her gourmet marshmallow brand The Marshmallowist.