UK biscuit maker’s brands up for sale
The brands of Rivington Biscuits, which collapsed into administration last year, are set to enter the global market after being put up for sale by Metis Partners.
The truth about sugar
With Brits consuming over one millions tonnes of sugar, pressure is constantly mounting on food manufacturers to reduce the amount of sugar in their products.
Tyrrells to expand into Australia and Asia Pacific
English potato crisp brand Tyrrells has revealed plans to expand into Australia and Asia Pacific in a move that will create 120 jobs.
Fair trade bars hit stores
Madagascan bean to bar chocolate company Madécasse has continued its sales drive after its chocolate bar range was launched in Sainsbury’s.
Muffin Break opens 59th store
Artisan bakery Muffin Break continues to expand its offering in the UK with the opening of its 59th store in a new shopping centre in Newport.
Made in Africa social enterprise
Proudly Made in Africa (PMIA) – a new label aiming to get more quality African-made products into UK retail and more money in the producer’s pockets – has hit supermarket shelves for the first time appearing on the new Madécasse packaging in Waitrose, Whole Foods Market and Selfridges.
Small business champion
The owner of a small luxury handmade chocolate business has been named as one of 20 entrepreneurs around the UK to become a Small Business Saturday champion for 2015.
Award for candy innovator
Verve Inc, a natural candy company based in Providence, has won the US Small Business Administration (SBA) award for Rhode Island Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year. The award recognises founder and president Deborah Schimberg’s leadership in developing a successful business, increasing jobs, growing sales significantly, and creating innovative products like Glee Gum and new […]
New fudge flavours
A Cornish confectionery company has launched three new fudge flavours, including raspberry and liquorice. The Buttermilk Confectionery Co, based in north Cornwall, has developed three flavours suitable for shops serving loose fudge: raspberry and liquorice; cookies and cream; and cappuccino. The new flavours come in 225g cut-and-serve fudge bars and can be bought online directly […]
Chocolatier expands capacity
After a significant increase in turnover, family-run Holdsworth Chocolates has expanded to create a larger manufacturing and office facility in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. Its handmade chocolates have been a hit with well-heeled customers shopping at Harrods and other fine food halls and department stores for more than a quarter of a century. […]
Handcrafted bar hits Ocado
Doisy & Dam, a natural food brand with a range of five handcrafted varieties of organic dark chocolate, is launching in Ocado throughout the UK. With innovative flavours packed with nature’s most delicious superfoods, including Coconut & Lucuma; Goji & Orange; Ginger, Chilli Flakes & Hemp Seed; Mulberries, Chia Seeds & Spirulina and (Great Taste […]
Festive fudge range
Cornish fudge producer The Buttermilk Confectionery Co has launched a new range of special Christmas products for 2014. Packaged in festive-themed boxes, the new fudge products come in three flavours: Scrummy All Butter Vanilla, Luxury Christmas Pudding and Indulgent Irish Cream. Exhibiting at this year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair, the award-winning Buttermilk Confectionery Co […]
Nestlé announces strong UK performance
Nestlé’s financial results highlight the UK and Ireland as growth markets for the company in 2012 despite the tough economic environment. Nestlé UK & Ireland delivered growth by responding to the changing shopping habits of UK consumers, particularly in the growing online, convenience and discounter sectors. Sales of Kit Kat increased in 2012. The tough […]
“We now produce 36 flavour varieties ranging from passion fruit to Pina Colada”
In 1998 my father and I identified a niche in the European confectionery market for a gourmet jelly bean brand that would bring a premium product to the sugar confectionery market.