Lir Chocolates extends range for Easter
Irish chocolatier, Lir Chocolates, is launching a limited-edition Discovery Collection chocolate egg, on sale in the UK for the first time.
Milkybar Mix Ups
Nestlé introduces Milkybar Mix Ups, which mix white chocolate with milk chocolate for the very first time.
Super limited edition Baci Perugina Ruby
Baci Perugina, Nestlé’s premium chocolate, is launching a Ruby chocolate variant available exclusively at Sainsbury’s stores for just three weeks.
Cadbury launches limited edition Dairy Milk for WW1 centenary
2018 marks 100 years since the end of World War One and to commemorate the date, Cadbury is releasing a limited edition Dairy Milk Remembrance Bar in partnership with the Royal British Legion.
British fudge goes on sale in Saudi Arabia for the first time
British fudge is being sold in Saudi Arabia for the first time after Confectionery Production editorial board member Andy Baxendale was recruited to teach the country’s confectionery producers how to make the sweet treat.
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.
Cadbury to slash sugar content of Dairy Milk bar
A reduced sugar version of Cadbury Dairy Milk will go on sale next year.
Cadbury invites consumers to invent a new Dairy Milk bar
Cadbury has revealed that it will be opening its doors and inviting the nation to ‘go madbury for Cadbury’ this July.
Change ahead for the packaging sector with Bosch’s division sale
The decision announced by Bosch that it is intending to sell its well-established packaging machinery division represents a significant moment for the sector.
Craft beer inspired peanut snacks arrive in the UK
Northern Ireland Ballygowan’s Noisy Nuts has announced its new range of craft beer inspired peanut snacks.
John Morley debuts car snacks
John Morley has unveiled its new range of healthy snacks designed for motorists to consume in the car.
An Easter full of surprises
On my travels over Easter, I was particularly impressed by the sheer range of confectionery that appeared on retailers shelves over the weekend.
Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Tic Tac adds tropical twist to Mixers range
Ferrero’s Tic Tac brand is adding a tropical twist to its flavour-changing Mixers range, Coconut to Pineapple.