Unveiling one of the tastiest roles in global confectionery
One of the most popular job adverts in Europe over the past week must surely have been Ferrero’s call for 60 taste testers at its facilities in northern Italy.
A new generation
Dave Bird explains how packaged plate heat exchange technology can support clean in place and washdown processes by providing increased energy efficiency, carbon reduction and a reduced risk of legionella.
Bringing macaroons to India
Mini Pant Zachariah speaks to Pooja Dhingra about setting up a macaroon business in India and its plans for expansion.
Retro classics turned into high protein treat
Pears drops and rhubarb & custard sweets have been reinvented as a healthy high protein treat by online food retailer MuscleFood.com.
Fairtrade favourite improves
Fair trade organization, Traidcraft is unveiling its new and improved Geobar range just in time for fairtrade fortnight.
Fair trade bars hit stores
Madagascan bean to bar chocolate company Madécasse has continued its sales drive after its chocolate bar range was launched in Sainsbury’s.
New format for nut butters
Pip & Nut is an emerging natural food brand that’s shaking up the burgeoning nut butter category by introducing new formats, occasions and flavours. From a range of three, Peanut Butter, Almond Butter and Coconut Almond Butter, the nut butters are designed to be enjoyed at any time, not just for breakfast. Not only a […]
Once upon a time
Nicole Dunphy, the founder of decadent Irish brand Pandora Bell, tells Confectionery Production where it all began.
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.
Salted almond chocolate line
Madagascan chocolate brand Madécasse has added a Salted Almond variant as it continues to see interest and sales grow in the UK. Made with one of Madagascar’s rare heirloom cocoa varieties, the Salted Almond bar features dark chocolate that’s sprinkled with roasted almond nibs and sea salt. The unique, single-origin chocolate bars are made in […]
Strategy for success
Confectionery Production caught up with Alan Gundle, managing director of the Mondelēz International Global Science and Technology Research Centre in Reading, UK.
Fresh innovation
Confectionery Production talks to Dan Shrimpton, co-founder and brand director at UK-based gum and mint company Peppersmith.
Campaign to promote almonds
The Almond Board of California’s (ABC) new consumer advertising campaign, Crunch On, has just launched in national print, broadcast and online outlets. The energising campaign is based on consumer research conducted throughout 2012, which found that frequent almond consumers are motivated in part by what they consider to be the substantial, differentiating and powerful crunch […]
Craft bakers meeting
The prestigious International Richemont Club flew into Liverpool on Sunday 6 October to kick off its annual gathering and to take an exclusive tour of Renshaw – UK manufacturer of marzipan and ready to roll icing. The group was treated to an exclusive tour of the manufacturer’s production plant and was given the opportunity to […]