All Confectionery articles – Page 8
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News
Rowntree’s launches sour Randoms spin-off Fizzy Cactuz
The NPD comprises fizzy, cacti-shaped gummy sweets in ‘zesty’ fruit flavours
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Profiles
My food & drink job: Cara Thomas, e-commerce executive, Lindt
‘Be passionate about you do and don’t be deterred by a lack of formal qualifications. Look out for opportunities to gain experience’
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Guide To
The Grocer Guide To Confectionery
Although the cost-of-living crisis and HFSS regulations are bringing pressure to the market, confectionery suppliers continue to trade on the appeal of their products as affordable treats. And, as the concepts of sharing and gifting take on a heightened significance, find out how they are using social ...
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News
Dear Valentine’s as prices of chocolate gifts rise in mults
Shelf prices of have risen by as much as 60% in the mults
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News
Shoppers fear ultra-processed foods bad for their health
More than two-thirds of consumers believe ultra-processed foods contribute to obesity
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News
Ex-footballers Matt Le Tissier and John Hartson rapped over Supreme CBD social media posts
Both former players offered their followers a discount on Supreme’s products but did not disclose they were being paid by the brand
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KVI Tracker
Cocoa prices skyrocket ahead of Valentine’s Day and Easter
Poor weather in the Ivory Coast and Ghana has badly affected crops and means chocolate confectionery prices will likely to rise still further
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Range Preview
Heart-shaped cheese, pizza and more food for Valentine’s Day 2024
From heart-shaped cheese, burgers, pizza and doughnuts to lingerie and Shake Shack necklaces on Deliveroo
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Range Preview
Hot cross chicken and fried egg panna cotta: Sainsbury’s Easter 2024
Sainsbury’s blends tradition with innovation this Easter from showstoppers to luxury eggs in its new Taste the Difference range
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Comment & Opinion
Deforestation legislation is welcome but doesn’t go far enough
New laws should take into account all forms of deforestation, says Belinda Borck, global public policy co-ordinator, Tony’s Chocolonely
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Range Preview
All the supermarket Easter ranges of 2024
Here’s a preview of this year’s Easter ranges before they land on supermarket shelves
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News
Planet A closes £12m fundraising to bring cocoa-free chocolate to the UK
Food tech startup Planet A Foods has secured $15.4m (£12.2m) to power the expansion of its sustainable cocoa-free chocolate into the UK and other international markets
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News
Revels disappear from sale following food safety recall
Some retailers told The Grocer they had not received volumes of Revels since December
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News
Divine Chocolate launches pudding-inspired Dessert Bars
Three variants – Tiramisu, Bakewell and Cheesecake – will launch
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Range Preview
Hot cross buns meet panettone in Waitrose’s Easter range 2024
Waitrose is kicking off the Easter season early this year, launching an innovative range of affordable luxury treats for adults
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Category Report
Easter & spring trends 2024: The rise of the mega-egg
Brands and retailers are super-sizing Easter eggs for this year’s festivities – at a higher price per kilo than smaller treats. Why?
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News
Haribo gets green light for expansion in Yorkshire
Castleford – which was opened by Haribo in 2015 – is one of two production sites for the company in the UK
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News
Nestlé rolls out Kit Kats made using ‘fully traceable’ cocoa
The treats are made with cocoa mass from beans grown by farmers engaged in Nestlé’s income accelerator programme
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News
Mars Wrigley trademarks Alert caffeinated gum in the UK
Having made its US debut in 2013, production of Alert was halted within weeks when the FDA announced it was investigating the safety of caffeine in food
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Comment & Opinion
Cadbury marks 200 years with moppet’s spectacular return
Cadbury reimagines its cute kid campaign as a time-travelling spectacular