PepsiCo look to acquire Pipers Crisps
PepsiCo have announced they are looking to acquire the Lincolnshire, UK-based crisp manufacturer for an undisclosed sum.
99% cocoa bars from Lovechock
The raw chocolate manufacturer has added a new 99% cocoa bar to its line up, plus pledges to reduce packaging materials by 20%.
Whitakers adds a touch of confectionery magic to children’s literature festival
A chocolate factory has added a touch of magic to the county’s first Children’s Literature Festival at Broughton Hall in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Valeo Foods secures £100m deal for Tangerine Confectionery
The Irish-headquartered Valeo Foods Group has confirmed a major deal to acquire UK-based sweets manufacturer Tangerine Confectionery, which is behind a number of key British brands.
Mars Wrigley’s Sweet Sundays promotion returns
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK, home to four out of the top ten bitesize brands, has announced the return of its Sweet Sundays promotion for the seventh year running.
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.
Ferrero invests in new Christmas confectionery ranges
The Ferrero group has confirmed major product development investment valued at £6.74 million across its confectionery ranges and spreads, with a number of new seasonal series planned.
Unveiling one of the tastiest roles in global confectionery
One of the most popular job adverts in Europe over the past week must surely have been Ferrero’s call for 60 taste testers at its facilities in northern Italy.
Cadbury to slash sugar content of Dairy Milk bar
A reduced sugar version of Cadbury Dairy Milk will go on sale next year.
Confectionery businesses take aim at the World Cup
As billions tune in to watch this year’s football World Cup in Russia, it seems there has been plenty of promotional activity surrounding the confectionery market.
Barry Callebaut reveals origins of ruby chocolate
Developing ruby as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’ has proved a labour of love for Swiss manufacturer Barry Callebaut.
Corkers launches olive oil crisp range
Handmade crisps manufacturer Corkers has launched a new olive oil crisp range.
Pladis brings popular American snack to the UK
UK snack and biscuit manufacturer Pladis has added Flipz, a chocolate-covered pretzel snack, to its UK portfolio.
Swizzels expands PMP range
British sweet manufacturer Swizzels has expanded its £1 PMP range with its newest sweet invention, Choos.