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Nomo vegan chocolate celebrates accolades including Word Confectionery Award recognition
Vegan confectionery brand, Nomo has been in celebratory mood after being recognised with highly commended honours at the World Confectionery Awards held recently in Brussels, Belgium, reports Neill Barston.
Tic Tac’s latest offering comes amid quest for fans’ new product flavours
Ferrero’s core Tic Tac brand is set to unveil its latest offering in the form of its new Citrus Adventure flavour, with the company also inviting consumers to offer inspiration for developing future releases, writes Neill Barston.
Asian health market targeted with Cargill’s gummies and bar nutrition-based ranges
Greater consumer demand for nutritious product ranges has prompted Cargill to respond with its focus for Vitafoods Asia, featuring a series of new product ranges including gummies and bars that have an added health focus, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive focus: ISM Middle East gears-up for major regional confectionery showcase
With ISM Middle East is set to open its doors in Dubai tomorrow, editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Katharina Buschjager and Mark Napier of its organising team, as well as its UK pavilion team, as Confectionery Production returns to cover the show sweets and snacks categories that are shaking-up the region.
M&M’s peanut butter and jelly flavour set to make an impact
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its first new flavour for M&M’s in the past two years, with the much-anticipated arrival of its peanut butter and jelly flavour combination, writes Neill Barston.
Jolly Rancher releases latest “epic taste experience” ropes series
The US-based Jolly Rancher series has unveiled its latest innovation in the form of its new Ropes, which have been created to add a punch of bold fruit flavour and build upon the series existing range of flavours
Reese’s latest Big Cup promises an explosive lava taste sensation
Fans of Hershey’s flagship Reese’s brand will be celebratory mood, as the ever-popular series releases its latest iteration in the form of a caramel Big Cup chocolate lava edition, backed by a striking CGI promotional video, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference exclusive: HRM Oba Dokun Thompson discusses key cocoa challenges
With our fourth edition of the World Confectionery Conference just around the corner, we speak to HRM Oba Dokun Thompson on some of the major challenges facing the industry.
British bakery firm, Sponge, celebrates gaining Coeliac UK approval
A Norfolk-based bakery can now offer the widest range of gluten-free cakes and brownies certified by Coeliac UK, recognising its commitment to producing high-quality, gluten-free baked goods that meet the rigorous standards set by the charity.
Guittard offers expanded premium chocolate options for sector professionals
San Francisco-based Guittard confectionery has moved to expand its premium offerings in creating a new category of chocolate products for industry professionals, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: Ferrero primed for the 2024 World Confectionery Conference
This year’s World Confectionery Conference is fast taking shape with a host of major keynote speaker contributions from across the industry, including from Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin, vice president of EU Institutional Affairs and group public policy.
Flavour packed Jacob’s Bites series targets on-the-go snacking market
A key new mini treat is being released by snacking group pladis, as it releases its Jacob’s Bites series that is set to target the on-the-go market, which has enjoyed a post Covid-19 pandemic boom, as consumers continue to enjoy a heightened range of social occasions, writes Neill Barston.
Guylian gains summer boost with Asian launch of latest dark praline line
Belgian chocolate brand Guylian has enjoyed a notable performance this summer, in recently unveiling its latest dark pralines, as the business continues to grow its international profile, writes Neill Barston.
Twix Australia gains limited edition healthier option wafer rolls line
Mars Wrigley has offered fans of the classic Twix brand a regional first in delivering a healthier option version of the much-cherished chocolate line, writes Neill Barston.