by Andrea Pluck | Jun 14, 2021 | Chocolate, Confectionery, General News, Ingredients
Nestlé has launched the plant-based vegan chocolate bar KitKat V in response to the growing number of vegans in Great Britain. The innovative four-finger bar features chocolate blended with a rice-based alternative to milk. The bar was developed by chocolatiers and...
by Andrea Pluck | Jun 9, 2021 | Chocolate, Confectionery, General News, Ingredients
Responsible chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has collaborated with BrewDog to create a limited-edition, Tony’s-inspired beer. The brew has been inspired by Tony’s white chocolate raspberry and popping candy bar, which comes in a bright pink wrapper. The result is a...
by Andrea Pluck | Jun 8, 2021 | Chocolate, Confectionery, General News, Ingredients
Symrise AG has opened a state-of-the-art development, application, and sensory laboratory in Dubai. Around €1 million has been invested into the facilities to decode, design, and deliver winning taste solutions for leading food and beverages brands. The facilities...
by Andrea Pluck | May 27, 2021 | Bakwery, Chocolate, Confectionery, General News
Warburtons has launched a new range of premium sweet treats under the name Ellie Warburtons Cakes – available exclusively from pop-up shops in Skipton and Harrogate in Yorkshire. This new brand builds on the family businesses 145-year heritage of producing bakery...
by Andrea Pluck | May 21, 2021 | Chocolate, Confectionery, General News
The new eco-friendly chocolate surprise egg brand, Forest of Hope, has been launched in Ireland, now available in Tesco stories. The Fairtrade-accredited brand is owned by Kinnerton and works closely with farmers in Sierra Leone’s Gola Rainforest who grow their cocoa...
by Andrea Pluck | May 20, 2021 | Chocolate, Confectionery, General News
The Hershey Company has announced it has entered into a ‘definitive agreement’ to acquire Lily’s, the high-growth, better-for-you (BFY) confectionery brand. Lily’s low-sugar products include dark and milk chocolate style bars, baking chips,...
