Seasonal

Ikea recalls marshmallows from 30 countries due to mice infestation

28-Feb-2018 By Joseph James Whitworth

Ikea has recalled marshmallow candy from more than 30 countries due to a mouse infestation at the production site.

Earnings results

Christmas drives Hotel Chocolat H1 2018 sales up 15%

22-Feb-2018 By Douglas Yu

Premium British chocolate maker Hotel Chocolat has reported 15% YOY revenue growth to £71.7m ($99.8m) for the 26 weeks ended Dec 31, 2017 (H1 2018).

Seasonal

‘Valentine’s Day is our number one season’ says Russell Stover

15-Feb-2018 By Douglas Yu

Premium chocolate manufacturer Russell Stover stepped out on the chilly Valentine’s morning in Chicago, giving away over 5,000 heart-shaped boxes of chocolate.

Seasonal

Valentine's Day 2018 to pull in more US candy sales; see Hershey's lineup

14-Feb-2018 By Douglas Yu

Hershey has unveiled a range of confections for this year’s Valentine’s Day, which should bring in more candy sales than last year in the US, according to the National Retail Federation.

Fox's goes tropical and travel-friendly in first NPD surge in 20 years

09-Feb-2018 By Oliver Nieburg

Big Bear Confectionery’s Fox’s Glacier brand has refreshed its packaging, added tropical and berry flavors and introduced travel packs intended to create new consumption occasions.

Atomium Chocolates: Cho’clair creator introduces second brand

08-Feb-2018 By Oliver Nieburg

Belgian company Fairy Chocolates will introduce a brand of boxed chocolates modelled after a renowned Brussels landmark.

Macpac can take less than 3 weeks to produce customized Easter Egg packaging

15-Jan-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Packaging manufacturer Macpac creates bespoke designs for key events in the confectionery year – Valentine’s Day, Easter and Christmas and is planning to expand its business in the UK and Europe this year.

News in brief

Hershey brings Reese’s Peanut Butter Crème Egg from Walmart to entire US

12-Jan-2018 By Douglas Yu

Hershey has rolled out Reese’s Peanut Butter Crème Egg across the US after launching it exclusively to Walmart last year.

News in brief

Whitakers Chocolates sweetens Valentine’s Day with new chocolate range

10-Jan-2018 By Douglas Yu

Confectionery supplier Whitakers Chocolates has created a new range of confectionery products in the UK to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Seasonal

Cadbury launches Finders Keepers biscuits and white chocolate Creme Eggs

04-Jan-2018 By Douglas Yu

Cadbury will move its partnership with Premier League into biscuits by launching a new Cadbury Fingers Milk Chocolate, Finders Keepers.

Tony’s Chocolonely launches mulled wine Christmas tree bar

20-Dec-2017 By Douglas Yu

Tony’s Chocolonely has launched a new chocolate bar that is infused with mulled wine spices for Christmas 2017.

Seasonal NPD

Mars Wrigley launches M&M’s, Snickers, Skittles SKUs for Valentine’s Day 2018

18-Dec-2017 By Douglas Yu

Mars Wrigley Confectionery has launched an array of candy and chocolate products for next year’s Valentine’s Day.

‘It’s a wrap’: Constantia Flexibles packages more than 50% of chocolate Santa Clauses in Germany

07-Dec-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Constantia Flexibles has developed a wrapper for chocolate Santa Clauses which allows consumers to unpack hollow figures in one go, without tearing.

Startup Tracker

Cocoa+ sees gap for protein in UK luxury chocolate market

04-Dec-2017 By Douglas Yu

Functional chocolate startup Cocoa+ is eyeing the UK’s luxury market with a protein-enriched milk chocolate.

Katjes’s Magic Candy Factory 3D candy printers coming to Middle East theme park

04-Dec-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Katjes-owned, Magic Candy Factory will install multiple 3D candy printers at a theme park in the Middle East opening next year.