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With travel on hold, backyard fire pits and s'mores treats have become popular. Pic: Gettyimages

More s’mores please: Sales of American classic soar during COVID pandemic

Hershey has reported a record-breaking demand for s’mores during the coronavirus crisis, with sales of its six-pack bars skyrocketing by 40% - even higher in some US states with stricter lockdown regulations. Monday 10 August is ‘National S’mores Day’ and Ryan Britt, Heshey director of US customer supply chain, explains the campfire treat’s enduring appeal.

German confectioners call for more help as exports hit by coronavirus pandemic

Medium-sized companies hit hardest with 64% of manufacturers reporting current business prospects more difficult than in the previous year.

How can confectionery brands engage with customers in real life, post COVID-19?

Liz Richardson, managing director and partner at transformative communications agency HeyHuman, looks at the challenges for chocolate companies hoping to stay relevant in a post-COVID world.

pladis gives indie retailers a break with launch of Flipz snack as a PMP

Global snacking company pladis has launched a Flipz Milk Chocolate snack in a price-marked pack (PMP).

Going for gold: The Product Makers uses sugarcane extract to create gold-coloured chocolate

Australian flavour and ingredient company The Product Makers (TPM) has used its sugarcane extract (Saccharum officinarum) to create a gold coloured chocolate product, citing potential for its use as a colouring agent and as an ingredient for healthier...