The rise of chocolate spreads
The UK syrups and spreads market is dominated by jam and honey spreads. However, chocolate spreads are expected to gather pace, growing by 35 per cent up to 2018, finds a new report from Canadean. Over the coming years, the syrups and spreads market is expected to grow by 22.5 per cent in the UK, […]
Functional bars generate more profit
Herza Schokolade is one of the few international private label manufacturers to produce the chocolate for its protein bars itself. One example is a protein bar with a protein content of 30%, which consists only of chocolate and crispies; unlike other products it contains no core mass. The proteins are worked directly into the chocolate, […]
Fortified confectionery
Israeli confectioner, Carmit Candy Industries has developed a line of functional confectionery products for specific health indications. “We have made an investment to expand our reach in the fortified confectionery and supplement markets,” says Steve Grun, CEO of Carmit. “This is a natural progression for us, after successfully developing and launching innovative products in the […]
Zertus enters UK market
UK confectionery and snacks manufacturer Zetar has accepted a £43million offer from German food group Zertus. The acquisition would give Zertus its first presence in the UK. Commenting on the offer, Jörn Riemer, director of Zertus and Zertus UK, says, “The directors of Zertus view Zetar as a particularly well managed confectionery and snacks business […]
Private label vs brand names
Private label confectionery is at a different stage of development in Germany compared to Austria and The Netherlands.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Seasonal
Private label gains as trade promotions decline
Private label is picking up market share across Europe not as A-brands cut back on their trade promotions, says the PLMA.
Intersnack invests in new innovation centre
Intersnack, the major snack producer, has recently completed an investment of some £50,000 in new innovation facilities at its Tanfield, UK headquarters.
Bar manufacturer VSI opens new plant
The non-branded contract manufacturer VSI has broken ground for a new bar production plant in the Netherlands. This new site is VSI’s third plant in Leerdam and is scheduled to be fully operational in January 2012. Already the Number One player in the European bar market, VSI expects to strengthen its global position with this expansion.
France proposes changes for independent retailers
France’s finance ministry has proposed controversial new rules for independent retailers and their wholesalers, notes the Private Label Manufacturers Association.
Zetar to focus on premium after profit surge
Zetar, the confectionery and snack foods group, is to focus on premium private label and branded products over the next three years after achieving profits before tax of £6.7 million.
Barry Callebaut sells European consumer business to the Baronie Group
Barry Callebaut has announced signing the sale of its European consumer business Stollwerck to the Belgian Baronie Group.
New managing director for Intersnack UK
Intersnack UK has heralded the start of a major development phase with the appointment of Richard Robinson as managing director. He takes over from incumbent MD, Calum Ryder, who will leave the business at the end of this month after 15 years.
Too much privacy in private label
The press office obviously said that private label is growing in its show preview and there was no denying that the halls were pretty full with both exhibitors and visitors at the PLMA’s World of Private Label show in Amsterdam.
A-brands go online to compete
A-brands in the UK are looking to online sales as a way to compete against the growing number of private label products on supermarket shelves, says industry analyst IGD.