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 10, 2021 | Boiled candies, Confectionery, General News, Gums and jellies
Jealous Sweets has launched a new range of plant-based sour beans, available in two formats in 125g sharing bags. Berry Sours and Zingy Sours have been described to “push the boundaries of flavour intensity” and deliver gluten-free and plant-based credentials approved...
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 21, 2021 | Bakwery, Confectionery, General News
Zeelandia UK has reached an agreement to buy the assets of John Morley (Importers) Ltd relating to Fruit Fillings, Fruit soaking, Mincemeat, Date paste and Macpaste. This acquisition is expected to help Zeelandia expand its UK offering to its customer base in the...
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,...
by Andrea Pluck | May 19, 2021 | Confectionery, General News
Jealous Sweets has unveiled its new Foams range of sweets that are both gluten-free and plant-based. They are available in 125g sharing bags and come in two variants: Berry Foams and Juicy Foams. Foams has been described to “carry a sophisticated flavour palate” that...
by Andrea Pluck | May 17, 2021 | Bakwery, Chocolate, Confectionery
Private equity firm, Exponent, has reached an agreement to acquire indulgent, premium dessert brand, Gü, from Noble Foods, for an undisclosed figure. Noble Foods acquired the brand in 2010 and has supported its growth over the last 10 years, which included the...
