Wafer Wednesdays
Having recently returned from Austria for the biennial Snackex exhibition and conference, I’m flying there again today – this time to drive across the border to northern Italy to visit wafer company Loacker.
Deadlines
With colder, wetter weather hitting the UK this week, it seems our summer was short-lived.
Innovative Bites acquires Hancocks
Innovative Bites has acquired Hancocks Holdings, a UK supplier of wholesale sweets, from H2 Equity Partners and management for an undisclosed sum.
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.
Sugar shortage
As a consumer of sugar, I know full well that I probably take advantage of the commodity when consuming it in my breakfast and hot beverages.
Marvellous creations for India
Mondelēz India Foods has announced the launch of Cadbury Dairy Milk Marvellous Creations.
Pecan Deluxe unveils nut free peanut butter cups
Pecan Deluxe Candy has launched a peanut butter flavour caramel filled milk chocolate mini cup that is peanut free.
Chocolate bonanza
I’m in France today, visiting Valrhona’s global centre to celebrate Guanaco’s 30th birthday.
Celebrating doughnut week
To help celebrate the silver anniversary of the UK’s National Doughnut Week, sponsored by CSM Bakery Solutions, and to raise money for The Children’s Trust, Mono Equipment is running a ‘decorate a doughnut competition’.
High potential
Confectioners are closely monitoring the growing legalisation of marijuana across the USA and Canada, offering them the opportunity to develop new products with an special, edgy ingredient.
Sweetdreams at B&M
Sweetdreams has secured its first listing of chocolate treats, Choc Nibbles into the UK’s national discount retailer, B&M stores.
The next level for Corbion
Megan Humphrey visits Corbion’s new R&D and applications centre in the Netherlands.
Fudge theatre
Susannah Millen meets Sian Holt, founder of premium fudge producer Fudge Kitchen.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
Ginger Nut shortage hits
While taking a few days annual leave last week, I happened to be in the car listening to a radio phone in.