Doritos spices up the snack aisle
PepsiCo-owned brand Doritos is kicking off 2018 with a new addition to the snack aisle: Doritos Blaze.
Lees of Scotland unveils meringue creation
Confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has unveiled its new Lee Macaringues, aimed at the dessert and home baking market
Identity crisis
Partner Geoff Steward and solicitor Richard Byam-Cook from London law firm Macfarlanes consider Nestlé’s quest to protect the shape of the KitKat.
The future’s sweet
Sweets provide the perfect imaginarium for fun, creative innovation and experimentation, say food futurologist Dr Morgaine Gaye and chocolatier Paul A Young.
Sailor Moon chocolates
In preparation for Valentine’s Day, Japanese department store Isetan will be stocking Sailor Moon themed chocolates by Babbi. The Babbi x Isetan Special Gift will be available in five colours; purple for Sailor Moon, blue for Sailor Mercury, red for Sailor Mars, green for Sailor Jupiter and orange for Sailor Venus. They will retail at 1,500 yen […]
The colour purple
In April this year, Cadbury lost its 11-year legal battle with rival Swiss firm, Nestlé, to register Pantone 2685c as a UK trade mark.
Ready to Roll icings range
Renshaw, a baking ingredients provider, is launching its professional Ready to Roll icings in five new colours in time for summer 2014. The new colours will launch to retailers and wholesalers at April’s Cake and Bake Show Manchester. The new shades are Tropical Coral, Raspberry Pink, Powder Blue, Emerald Green and Dusky Lavender. The new […]
Japanese chocolate boutique
Nestlé’s KitKat brand is set to launch its first boutique, in Japan. The new ‘Chocolatory’ store will be located within the Seibu department store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district. The store will stock exclusive varieties of the chocolate bar, created in collaboration with Japanese chocolatier Takagi. The varieties created by Takagi include Sublime Bitter, Special Sakura […]
Barry Callebaut
Hall 10.2, Stand C010-D019 – Barry Callebaut will present its extended range of compound coatings and diversely flavoured fillings. These specialty offerings are customised solutions for dairy, confectionery and bakery products as well as for the ice cream segment. Also on show will be the Cocoart Collection. The red and purple cocoa powders used as […]
Fourth London chocolaterie
paul.a.young has announced the opening of his fourth London chocolaterie at Heal’s flagship store on Tottenham Court Road. Heal’s is renowned for its British designers, high-end furniture, luxury gifting and homewares making paul.a.young the perfect addition with a stand-alone store at the entrance to Heal’s. For the first time paul .a. young customers are able […]
Halloween favourites return
This autumn will see the return of Halloween favourites from the McVitie’s Cake Company (MCC), plus a new Bonfire Toffee flavoured Whole Cake. Having grown by 19% (AC Nielsen Total Coverage 8 Halloween Cake w/e 20.11.12) in the past two years, cake is the largest snacking category at Halloween presenting retailers with a fantastic sales […]
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Packaging, Seasonal
House of Dorchester springs into 2013
House of Dorchester has unveiled its collection of chocolate indulgences designed to capitalise on the seasonal buying opportunities represented by Valentine’s Day, Mothering Sunday and Easter. As befitting of a quality brand that is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013, each item has been created to the very highest standard of excellence and is presented […]
Nestlé trademarks KitKat shape
Nestlé has won a long running trademark row against rival Cadbury. The EU ruling prevents competitors from manufacturing confectionery, bakery products and biscuits in the same shape as KitKat bars, ie four trapezoidal bars aligned on a rectangular base. In 2006, Nestle registered the shape of the Kit Kat as a trademark but its rival […]
Burtons unveils Xmas treats
Burton’s Biscuit Company has unveiled its Cadbury Biscuits Christmas range, which will help retailers maximise sales over the lucrative Christmas period, valued at £91m. The latest range from Cadbury Biscuits is made up of 12 SKUs, offering something for everyone and for every festive occasion, from treats, to sharing and gifting. The range Cadbury biscuits […]