Award winning chocolate
Host Nigel Barden presented the Gold winners of the 2015 Academy of Chocolate Awards at a sparkling awards party at Fortnum and Mason in London. There were additional awards for exceptional entrants: Bertil Akesson was awarded the coveted Golden Bean for his outstanding Åkesson’s 75% Criollo Cocoa Madagascar; Chika Watanabe was chosen as Best Newcomer […]
AoC award winners announced
The Academy of Chocolate Awards, taking place for the seventh time, will be held on Thursday 23 April at Fortnum & Mason in London. This year’s awards attracted more than 500 entried. As a result more judges were involved in the jury panel and the judging, which took place at Westminster Kingsway College, and was […]
Flying saucer invasion
A Staffordshire, UK, sweet shop boss has sparked a flying saucer invasion in the Far East. Chinese shoppers and British ex-pats have been besieging Martin Peet’s new confectionery outlet in Hong Kong’s bustling central region to snap up the traditional sherbet filled discs. Although other English favorites have proved popular, it is the ‘flying saucer’ […]
Better for you snacks
‘Pressed’ pretzels are making their debut into the UK market following their successful introduction into the US market last year. Three variants of Pressels are launching in Waitrose, which has a supermarket exclusive on the products until next year. Manufactured by Dream Pretzels, Pressels are ‘better for you’ snacks based on classic pretzels: pressed flat, […]
Cavity-fighting lollipops
Healthy Grid, an oral health company, has announced that it will soon be launching Loloz, cavity-fighting lollipops, designed to enable consumers to fight cavities while enjoying a sweet treat. Healthy Grid’s Andrew Clapp, says, “We know that some people need a little boost to keep their teeth up and others would just flat-out benefit from […]
New desserts range
Classic Cuisine, a UK-based frozen food manufacturer, has launched a new range of desserts. The new range includes a raspberry ripple meringue roulade, a sweet and salty caramel short cake, a white chocolate parfait with raspberry, a trifle cheesecake and a hazelnut roulade. Classic Cuisine’s new product development chef, Paul Hunt, says, “At Classic Cuisine […]
Pringles launch new flavours
Pringles, the Kellogg’s -owned snack, is seeking to burst open the savoury snacks category even further, with the introduction of new flavours, roast chicken and herbs for the UK and France, sweet paprika for Germany, cheddar cheese across the Arabian Peninsula and an upgrade to national flavour favourite, sour cream & onion. The new flavours, […]
Stagnant sales for the European confectionery market over the past four years
There seems there is little sweet news for the European confectionery market at the moment.
Three new flavours at Ricola
Ricola has launched three new flavours of its Swiss Herb Drops into the UK market. The new flavours – Honey Herb and Mixed Berry are supplementing Ricola’s bag portfolio, while Orange Mint will be the latest addition to its click-shut box range.
Dr Karg Mini Crispbreads set to spark a ‘seeding frenzy’
Seeded crispbread brand Dr Karg is launching a range of organic wholegrain snacks. The Mini Crispbreads are packaged in 30g bags and are available in three varieties.