Nestlé has reported its net profit fell to CHF 16.9 billion ($18.33 billion) in its full year results for 2022, with sales increasing to CHF 94.4 billion ($102.38 billion), missing forecasts for CHF 95.02 billion ($103.05 billion), despite price increases...
New trade deals with Australia and New Zealand are expected to boost the UK economy by £2.3 billion and £800 million respectively – according to the Department for International Trade, Department for Business and Trade,
A chocolate egg-snatcher is facing a jail sentence after being caught red-handed with a trailer load of Cadbury Crème eggs worth more than £31,000 ($37,000).
Perfetti Van Melle, one of the world’s largest confectionary companies, has announced it has joined the UK Plastics Pact, a bold and unique initiative that aims to transform the UK’s plastic system.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) announced that Target’s Tiffany Trombley, director of seasonal candy and snacks, and Sam’s Club’s Todd Budzinski, senior director of merchandising, candy & commercial bread, are the recipients of the 2023...
Confectionery giant has been fined £12,000 ($14,500) by US federal workplace authorities after two workers at one of its factories fell into a vat of chocolate and had to be rescued.
The usual foe of Salmonella spp. in chocolate reared its head again in 2022, causing two notable outbreaks. So what lessons can we take from this to ensure safer food in the future?
Chocolove, the Boulder, Colorado-based premium and ethical chocolatier, is making Valentine's Day sweeter with special heart-shaped bites that are individually wrapped in resealable pouches in Very Cherry and Salted Caramel flavours.
With just over a week to go until Valentine’s Day, there is a clear sign of continued enthusiasm for seasonal celebrations, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) claimed, as it revealed that 92% of Americans plan to get loved up this year with...
From limited-time offerings to licensed products, this Valentine’s Day candy season is shaping up to be a big one in terms of sales and product launches, with many leading CPGs providing sweet treats for those romantics – and even some for those who despise...
Independent confectionery business Serious Sweets Company (SSC) has acquired the share capital and branded interests of Mallow & Marsh for an undisclosed sum.
Hershey Co has exceeded analysts' estimates on full-year net sales and profit after a strong ending to the fourth quarter with consolidated net sales of $2,652.3 million, an increase of 14.0%.
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In its review of the past 12 months, The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) confirmed it had been a ‘very tense economic situation’ for the industry.
The Sweets & Snacks Expo has announced registration is now open for the 2023 show, which takes place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from 22 to 25 May.
With less than one percent of all family-owned companies in the United States reaching 100 years in business, Just Born will also be celebrating the milestone by honouring and thanking its associates, stakeholders as well as the local community at it...
Snacking giant Mondelez believes that increased focus needs to be placed on improving the experiential and digital marketing of travel retail confectionery in the APAC region and beyond in order to boost category growth.
America’s #1 conversation heart brand has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to spark a connection and conversation among ‘friends’ this season.
UK scientists have uncovered what makes chocolate so popular: lubrication and fat release are key. This understanding, they say, can unlock opportunities to develop a new, healthier, generation of chocolate.
Guy Debbas, a Lebanese-American, has spoken to ConfectioneryNews about his incredible story of surviving political assignation in his native country to become a renowned gourmet chocolatier in California.
This is the third year that Barry Callebaut has produced its ‘Top Chocolate Trends’ and according to its proprietary research of from August 2022, 71% of global consumers agree that when they want to celebrate, they choose something with chocolate in...
Singapore chocolate firm Tatgu used the pandemic to press ahead with innovation across its low-sugar and -GI, and high-calcium product ranges, as it seeks to meet soaring demand for better-for-you treats.
Mars has announced its M&M'S brand will release a limited edition all-female pack of candies to celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8.
ConfectioneryNews looks back over another tumultuous and eventful 12 months and asks what our most popular stories tell us about the state of the industry.
Five charities from across the UK are set to receive £25k from The Cadbury Foundation after been hand-picked by employees at Mondelēz International, the owner of Cadbury.
As 2022 draws to close on what has been a challenging year for many industries, chocolate and candy continues to buck the trend in the US, according to a new report by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) that reveals non-chocolate candy is a...
Frankford Candy, the leader in manufacturing and marketing licensed confections and gifts, is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a Christmas holiday giveaway for fans.
Mondelēz International has announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe to Italian-Dutch company, and European rival, Perfetti Van Melle Group for $1.350bn.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has issued a statement on the findings of a consumer report released in the United States that claims to have found dangerous amounts of heavy metals (lead and cadmium) in chocolate from popular brands including...
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.
