American candy lovers can now discover what Christmas tradition is most popular in their state with Hershey’s holiday tradition heat map and then use the candy pairing guide to make sure they’re stocking up on the right iconic sweets to help make holiday...
UK Confectionery firm Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls says it has seen a 27.3% rise in sales as the cost of living crisis prompts people to buy sweets instead of expensive luxury items.
Terry’s Chocolate Orange, which is now produced by the French firm, Carambar & Co, has announced new flavours and formats to its line-up for the festive season.
Sián Holt, Managing Director of UK high street chain Fudge Kitchen, has been recognised as one of the best in the business after being named a winner in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Chocolove is announcing the return of its popular Tree-Shaped Bites in Pouches, which are individually wrapped, mini chocolate trees in Peppermint Crème and Hazelnut Truffle flavors, in the run-up to Christmas.
As Americans start to plan their winter holidays, chocolate and candy companies are set to meet the demand for special treats with news that half of consumers plan to celebrate the season by gifting confectionery products.
Despite soaring energy costs and supply chain issues, the German confectionery industry said it has produced approximately 5.6% more chocolate Santa Clauses for the Christmas season this year.
Hershey said it is starting work on a new 250,000-sq-ft manufacturing plant near its headquarters in Pennsylvania as part of an ongoing $1 billion investment programme to improve the firm’s supply chain and fuel future growth.
Not bought a chocolate advent calendar yet? Here is a selection to help you choose and get in the festive mood, from vegan options to luxury best buy ...
Hershey has announced its holiday lineup for winter 2022 with classic festive favourites including Grinch-themed Hershey’s KISSES and Reese’s Peanut Butter Trees returning once again, and brand-new treats such as Hershey’s Hot Chocolate Bombs.
British high street brand Fudge Kitchen said it is committed to ensuring its gifting range is sustainable this Christmas after a rebrand earlier this year focussed on minimising its impact on the environment.
Nestlé UK has rushed to calm Christmas nerves over a packaging issue with its popular Quality Street selection box, which saw a limited run that included the famous hazelnut noisette (green) triangle wrapped in an unfamiliar gold colour - while some fans...
In a statement the company said it is making measurable progress on its commitment to act on climate change. Recent initiatives include the launch of a third utility-scale solar project, energy and water optimization investments and continued progress...
Europe’s main sweets and snacks tradeshow will promote a positive message for the industry when it convenes in Cologne after what will no doubt be a long hard winter for businesses.
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has opened nominations for its 2023 Candy Hall of Fame, the highest honour in the US confectionery industry.
Mars UK has taken the controversial decision to trial a ‘No Bounty’ tub of its popular Celebrations chocolate assortment offering, which are a staple in many homes over the festive period.
ISM Middle East is set to return to the Dubai World Trade Centre for its 15th edition, albeit under its new brand name after previously going under the banner ‘yummex Middle East’ when it returns from 8 to 10 November.
Ritter Sport has announced it is launching two new 100g flavoured bars in the UK and Ireland this autumn, Ritter Sport Salted Caramel and Ritter Sport Orange, in a bid to take an even bigger chunk of block chocolate sales.
During the coming Halloween weekend, it is estimated that $2.6bn is spent on individually wrapped candy in the United States. Average Halloween candy comes individually wrapped and made of several layers of different materials including plastic, 'creating...
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has honoured 12 industry leaders who have significantly impacted the confectionery industry during its 51st Candy Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in Tampa, Florida.
A survey to coincide National Chocolate Week has revealed that Ferrero’s Kinder Bueno is the nation’s favourite chocolate bar, while Luker Chocolate predicts consumers will look for a feel-good-factor over the holiday season.
Finnish dairy and food company Valio claims to have re-engineered the milk chocolate bar designed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will pass both taste tests and sugar taxes.
The German Confectionery Industry has issued a stark warning to the federal government that jobs are at risk in many small and medium-sized family businesses due to broken supply chains, skyrocketing energy costs, raw material costs - and raw material...
Unprecedented price hikes in energy, agricultural raw materials, packaging, along with transport/logistics, are hitting Germany’s predominantly medium-sized confectionery manufacturers.
Gatsby Chocolate claims to have taken peanut butter to the next level with this first-of-its-kind innovation that includes a bar inside the butter cup.
With over 17 years of experience, Romain Cornu has been involved with high-end restaurants and hotels in the Middle East, France, and throughout the United States, and continues today to shape the dessert offering around the world as the Global Corporate...
Luxury confectionery maker Bon Bon’s has announced a major expansion of its business with a move to new premises in Tockwith, near Wetherby in the north of England.
Sweet Dreams, a British confectionery company, is celebrating a cash boost of £92,000 that will go towards growing its operations, hiring more staff, and breaking into new markets.
Mars is dipping its toes into the emerging animal-free dairy space with the launch of a lactose-free milk chocolate brand called CO2COA featuring Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa and Perfect Day’s non-animal whey protein, which is made by genetically...
Chocolate supplier Barry Callebaut has signed a long-term agreement with Colombian food ingredient supplier Levapan to expand its distribution to key parts of Latin America.
Following a successful Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago at the end of May, the National Confectioners Association (NCA), the producers of the trade show, has launched National Candy Month.
Hershey’s higher-than-expected sales and market share gains in the first quarter is a double-edged sword for the confection and snack company – allowing it to raise its full year guidance but simultaneously straining inventory and increasing the company’s...
Dream Pops is rolling out its latest plant-based indulgent extensions into the shelf-stable confectionery and sweetened syrups categories, which CEO and co-founder David Greenfeld says will challenge the likes of industry incumbents Hershey, Ferrero,...
Historically people have celebrated Valentine’s Day by sharing sweets with others they love, but the pandemic-fueled rise of ‘self-care’ means more people also will treat themselves this year – helping push confection sales leading up to the holiday beyond...
Serious Sweets, the UK own label confectionery brand, has acquired Mighty Fine Confectionery, adding homemade honeycomb to its growing portfolio of sweet treats.
As the industry prepares for Halloween, National Confectioners Association President and CEO John Downs outlines the significance of confectionery in relation to the nation’s wealth in terms of job creation and spending power.
UK shoppers worried about empty supermarket shelves caused by the country’s supply chain crisis are planning to stockpile products for Christmas – with confectionery one of the top priorities.
Fannie May, the premium confectionery brand now owned by the Ferrero Group, is launching a new Direct-to-Consumer website for new and existing fans across north America to experience the brand’s portfolio of confections.
AB Mauri has introduced the PureCraft range of ‘technically superior and commercially strong products’ – the first phase of a confectionery platform designed to disrupt the UK and Ireland bakery landscape.
As excitement continues to grow for the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo, held this year in Indianapolis from June 22-25, organisers have released a list of top trends for the 2021 confectionery and snack categories that will be seen on this year’s show...
