All Confectionery articles – Page 7
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Comment and OpinionKit Kat knight tackles technological trouble
Kit Kat has gone back in time in attempt to bring its famous ‘Have a break…’ slogan into the 21st century
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NewsMars Wrigley shrinks Starburst packs, citing rising costs
The confectionery giant has removed approximately three sweets from each Starburst pouch
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NewsSwizzels teams up with Bird & Blend to launch confectionery-flavoured teas
The range is available on the Swizzels and Bird & Blend websites and in all Bird & Blend stores across the UK
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NewsLindt bolsters treat lineup with Choco Wafer boxes and bars
The four-strong range promises a ‘combination of deliciously creamy chocolate and crispy cocoa wafers’
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NewsSerious Sweets acquires free-from confectionery brand Lexi’s
The acquisitive confectionery group has added a healthier brand to its portfolio with the takeover of mallow and protein bar brand Lexi’s
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NewsMeadow acquires sweet sauce maker Naked Foods
CEO Raj Tugnait said the purchase of Naked Foods was “a natural extension of what we already do”.
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KVI TrackerChocolate prices rise as cocoa is threatened by weather and disease
Both branded and own-label chocolate lines have experienced price hikes of up to 50%
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ReportsThe best retail tactics for a bewitching Halloween
Creating a spectacle in store has always been important at Halloween, but the introduction of HFSS rules last October has posed a challenge for retailers
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Comment and OpinionCracks are beginning to show in the global chocolate market
Seen as one of the most stable of staples categories, chocolate is now being impacted by a confluence of both supply side and demand factors, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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Profiles and QandAsMy Alternative CV: Swizzels’ Mark Walker on grass, golf and the sugar tax
‘We’ve never hidden the fact that our products should be enjoyed as a treat. Ultimately, consumers will vote with their feet and they’re still buying our products’
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Range PreviewStuffing inspiration and sparkling salmon: Waitrose Christmas range 2023
Waitrose is already gearing up for the holiday season. Here’s a sneak peek at its Christmas range for 2023, featuring over 140 new products
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NewsTony’s Chocolonely enters bagged confectionery with Littl’ Bits
The NPD is the result of three years’ development by the ethical chocolate brand
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NewsMilliways ties up £3m to take on chewing gum giants
Sustainable gum challenger Milliways has closed a £3m funding round to take on the giants of the category and become a household name.
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NewsHaribo steadfast in face of HFSS rules as revenues hit new high
Revenues at Haribo have soared to record levels despite the sweets maker battling government restrictions and rising costs.
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Analysis and FeaturesMrBeast’s chocolate brand: making its presence felt in UK confectionery
How is the MrBeast brand going to grow UK sales and which retailers will stock it next?
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NewsAsda lists MrBeast chocolate bars tipped as ‘the next Prime’
It comes as demand for the products has seen single bars being sold for £8
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NewsSpar to stock MrBeast chocolate bars in exclusive convenience deal
The symbol group has secured a deal to be the range’s convenience distributor until January 2024
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Comment and OpinionNew York Fancy Food Show 2023: seven emerging trends
Joyful marketing and ‘flavour pearls’ were on the menu, says Chris Blythe, director at The Brand Nursery
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NewsOwn label supplier Hames Chocolates invests £250k to boost production
The cash injection would increase ‘overall efficiencies’ for the business and ‘open up new revenue streams’, it said
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NewsToblerone targets gifting market with launch of posh Truffles
The premium Toblerone Truffles comprises individually wrapped diamond-shaped truffles made of Toblerone chocolate