Protecting the workforce
There has been a great deal of focus within the confectionery industry on issues relating to cocoa production and particularly the plight of cocoa farmers and their families.
Industry trends
The UK chocolate and confectionery production industry is in the mature phase of its life cycle, according to a report published by business information provider IBISWorld in July.
Packed with punch
Quintessentially British crisp company Corkers has announced its move into the vegetable crisp market with the launch of a new variant; made with root vegetables unearthed from the rich soil of the fenlands, twice cooked and naturally flavoured. Drawing on its experience in potato farming since the 1800s, the crisp company is turning its hand […]
What price chocolate?
Susannah Millen reports on the Academy of Chocolate Conference, which was held at The Royal Automobile Club in London’s Pall Mall in October.
Creating a buzz
Having enjoyed my visit to the Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2013, I decided that this year’s show warranted two visits to London’s Olympia. It’s an event with such a buzz about it, and of course many of the exhibitors are displaying products that fall within the remit of Confectionery Production. I enjoyed sampling the […]
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Savoury Snacks
The way to Mars
Paul Myler, supply chain strategy director, Mars Chocolate North America, describes the challenges of his role and its rewards.
UK Ice Cream Expo
The Ice Cream Alliance, the ice cream industry’s trade body, is launching an initiative to maintain a strong supply chain by encouraging potential suppliers to promote their services at the UK Ice Cream Expo next February. “The ice cream sector is expected to keep growing for at least the next five years according to the […]
Story teller
Having been impressed by the flavour and packaging of this Lithuanian chocolate brand at last years Salon du Chocolat show in London, Susannah Millen caught up with the founder of Chocolate Naïve, Domantas Uzpalis, to find out more.
Fresh innovation
Confectionery Production talks to Dan Shrimpton, co-founder and brand director at UK-based gum and mint company Peppersmith.
Shelf appeal
In the first in a two-part series, Graham Godfrey, food and confectionery industry consultant, considers how satisfying the customer and the consumer is a fundamental step to success in any business.
Meeting retailers’ needs
DHL Supply Chain has been helping Ferrero UK to meet the high demand of retailers across the UK this Christmas by packing and distributing millions of chocolate products across the country. In the run up to Christmas, over 170 million individual Ferrero Rochers have so far passed through DHL’s 140,000 sq ft warehouse in Northamptonshire. […]
Prize for ‘re-energised’ biscuits
Burton’s Biscuit Company, a major player in the UK biscuit market, has won a national IGD Award for its outstanding achievement in using consumer insights to develop an innovative business solution. The accolade was awarded for Burton’s creative modernisation of its iconic Cadbury Fingers brand, by developing the more indulgent extension with the Cadbury Fabulous […]
“Innovation is the lifeblood of UK chocolate manufacturing”
Although our brands are known worldwide, Mondelēz International is a relatively new company that was formed in 2012.
“Mars Chocolate is an exciting place for budding creatives to work.”
Innovation satisfies consumers’ tastes for new and exciting products.