Tangerine releases Halloween line-up
UK-based Tangerine Confectionery has released its product line-up for Halloween, which includes the return of the Sweet Champions Halloween Assorted Bag.
Making Waves
Daisy Phillipson takes a look at innovations in extrusion and forming machinery and how they can help confectionery and bakery manufacturers ensure a foothold in the health market.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging
Price takes priority
Although the UK’s inflation rate unexpectedly slowed to 2.6% in June, it’s still rising faster than wages, prompting many consumers to tighten their purse strings even further.
KP Snacks acquires popcorn brand Butterkist
KP Snacks has acquired popcorn business Butterkist from Tangerine Confectionery for an undisclosed sum.
Functional confectionery opportunities
China’s sugar confectionery market is declining while health concerns are boosting the country’s functional candy sector, according to new research.
Wrigley unveils Berry Starburst variant
Confectionery manufacturer Wrigley has added a Very Berry variant to join its Starburst candy portfolio.
Halloween confectionery in decline
With the trick or treaters having been and gone for another year, new research suggests that Halloween treats such as chocolate confectionery, gum and sugar confectionery have seen a global decline in consumption over the last few years.
Swizzels set for production growth
Swizzels is expanding its relationship with European pooler and producer of pallets and boxes, Pooling Partners, as its confectionery production is set to increase as a result of ongoing investment.
Halloween range revealed
Retro confectionery brand Tangerine Confectionery is introducing a special edition range for Halloween.
Swizzels unveils Christmas range
British sweet maker Swizzels has unveiled its range of Christmas confectionery.
Haribo unveils Halloween range
Haribo has revealed its Halloween range in a bid to grow seasonal confectionery sales for retailers this year.
Tic Tac to undergo rebrand
Ferrero’s Tic Tac label is to undergo a rebrand later this year, which will include new product launches and revamped packaging across its portfolio.
Global snacks growth at seven-year low
Global snacks growth slowed to its lowest level since 2008 last year, with confectionery rising by the smallest amount at 1%, new research shows.
Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles Infusions
Food giant Nestlé has introduced Rowntree’s Fruit Pastilles Infusions to tap into demand from adult consumers for fruit sugar products with a more grown up flavour proposition.