The second wave of ruby chocolate makes its mark
This week has seen the arrival of a new ruby flavouring from Synergy, which represents the first major alternative launch since Barry Callebaut’s original ruby chocolate release last year.
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.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Fine food fair
Earlier this week, I visited the Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia, London, which was a treat for all the senses.
Bean & Pod launches with artisan chocolates
Bean & Pod has launched with a range of gourmet chocolates available in milk, white and dairy free dark chocolate.
Divine Chocolate launches luxury Easter eggs
Fairtrade and farmer owned chocolate company Divine Chocolate has joined forces with gourmet popcorn brand Joe & Seph’s to launch the world’s first Fairtrade Chocolate Popcorn Easter egg.
A mellow experience
Oonagh Simms discusses the motivation behind launching her gourmet marshmallow brand The Marshmallowist.
Millennial snacking habits opening up opportunities
Over 40% of millennials snack regularly, new research suggests, opening up potential opportunities for snacking brands across the health-indulgence and sweet-savoury spectrum.
Joe & Seph’s launches Marmite popcorn
Joe & Seph’s has launched what it claims to be the first Marmite flavoured popcorn.
Chile: chocolate consumption soars
Shifting tastes are bringing success for gourmet chocolate in Chile. But could a new labelling law ruin years of marketing? Tom Azzopardi reports from Santiago.
Adult sweets only
Sea Sugar, a Northern Irish artisanal brand, has launched a range of gourmet pulled sweets primarily for adults.
Fudge theatre
Susannah Millen meets Sian Holt, founder of premium fudge producer Fudge Kitchen.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
Alcoholic cherry yogurt
The Collective is adding a cherry SKU to its range of gourmet yogurts for the very first time with the release of its New Year Limited Edition, an alcoholic Morello Cherry & Kirsch variety, to all major UK retailers.
Measure of success
BRICS chocolate sales are wobbling as emerging market economies weaken. Bill Corcoran, Mauricio Savarese, Lena Smirnova, Raghavendra Verma and Wang Fangqing report.