Manufacturers

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Mars launches Twix Triple Chocolate bars in the US

13-Dec-2018 By Anthony Myers

New product increases texture and crunch, says Mars Wrigley Confectionery.

Ferrero ‘close’ to finalizing deal to acquire Campbell’s international biscuits and snacks segment

13-Dec-2018 By Gill Hyslop

Italian news daily Il Sole 24 Ore broke the news that the Nutella maker is in talks with Campbell Soup Company to buy Campbell’s international business, which includes Arnott’s biscuits and Danish butter cookie maker Kelsen.

KitKat Japan hits 350 flavour milestone with matcha taking top sales spot

10-Dec-2018 By Tingmin Koe

KitKat Japan has launched more than 350 new KitKat flavours over the past 45 years, and Nestlé Japan, the manufacturer of KitKat in Japan, has pledged to maintain its innovation focus.

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Dove Chocolate jumps on flavor bandwagon inspired by latest trends

06-Dec-2018 By Anthony Myers

Bourbon Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Raspberry Rosé and Almond Brittle flavors bring a modern twist on 'Silky Smooth' in 2019.

Mondelēz expands Polish technical center, creates 50 jobs

05-Dec-2018 By Gill Hyslop

Mondelēz has invested a further $5m to expand the research and development activities at its Global Technical Center in Wroclaw, Poland.

Sustainability

Barry Callebaut joins Dutch duo's launch of sustainable mass-market chocolate to end child labor

03-Dec-2018 By Anthony Myers

Strategic partnership between Tony’s Chocolonely, Albert Heijn and Barry Callebaut sets new industry standard for sourcing cocoa.

Flavors

Fifth Dimension hits the sweetspot with three international prizes at chocolate awards

29-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

London indie chocolatier receives more recognition for its latest adventurous flavors with new additions to luxury handcrafted range.

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Opening of First Hotel Chocolat store in Japan exceeds expectations

28-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

British luxury brand Hotel Chocolat moves into Japan, with store at the Aeon Lake Town shopping mall in Tokyo.

social media

Snickers brings back ‘hungerithm to combat internet hanger’

27-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

Special algorithm checks social media posts in real time to capture mood of people and chance to redeem a coupon for a Snicker bar at 7-Eleven stores.

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Nutella faces competition from Italian pasta maker

26-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

Barilla plans chocolate spread launch in 2019 to rival Nutella brand.

Christmas

Nestlé launches five different advent calendars as Christmas countdown begins

26-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

Five brands: Smarties, Milkybar, Milkybar Wowsomes, After Eight and Quality Street all feature in their very own advent calendar for 2018 season.

New product launch

Bazooka Candy Brands launches Ring Pop Gummy Gems

21-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

Using the latest '3D Gummy technology', fans can now get 2-in-1 candy experiences in the iconic gem shape.

New hires

British bon bon confectioner Bristows of Devon announces new hires and factory upgrade

21-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

Confectionery division has new focus after several key appointments and $1.4m investment.

Mondelēz HQ hit by Greenpeace palm oil protest

19-Nov-2018 By Noli Dinkovski

Confectionery giant Mondelēz International has been urged to sever its links with the “biggest and dirtiest palm oil trader in the world” in a protest staged outside its UK headquarters on Monday (19 November).

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Ferrero celebrates opening of second Nutella Cafe in New York

16-Nov-2018 By Anthony Myers

New Union Square Cafe set to delight visitors with a taste for hazelnut spread-centric dishes