1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (583+ words) Maha Khan with Reading University's centenary chocolate bar. Pic: Reading University Celebrations for Reading University’s 100th anniversary have included a rare special feature – a chocolate bar developed with cocoa grown in its own labs rather than from typical equatorial sources, writes…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (333+ words) Confectionery Production Independent confectionery retailers deserve support amid mounting challenges This past week on my personal travels, I’ve once again being reminded of just how much a part of the fabric of many British communities the traditional sweets and snacking…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (181+ words) Ritter X Haribo Balla Bites marks a debut collaboration for the two brands. Pic: Haribo A debut collaboration between Ritter Sport and Haribo has been confirmed in the form of a major limited-edition chocolate bar release marking the two key…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (303+ words) Addressing the skills gap across industries including confectionery, snacks and bakery manufacturing, will be among core topics of this year’s PPMA event in Birmingham, UK. The 2026 edition of the show, featuring an anticipated 350 exhibitors, will take place from 22-24 September, attracts…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (312+ words) The US is anticipating strong Halloween confectionery sales, with Mars starting the party early. pic: Adobestock The phenomenon of “Summerween” celebrations is very much here to stay, according to latest studies from the Hershey group, writes Neill Barston. In its…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (347+ words) The GMB workers union has helped negotiate improved pay and conditions for workers at Tyrells. Pic: Tyrells Employees of Tyrells crisps in the UK have won a landmark negotiation for better pay and conditions, following negotiations with the business, writes…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (610+ words) The opening ceremony for Bramble's new UK HQ. Pic: Bramble The parent company of Whitakers Chocolates, Bramble Foods, has driven investment in the business, after moving to a new site in Market Harborough, as well as announcing plans to expand…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (290+ words) Fruit inclusions in the gummy market are now a huge global market. Pic: GNT The ability of supply chain operators to offer safe, sustainable and high-quality fruit products for a variety of sectors including for confectionery is the key factor…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (338+ words) West African cocoa farming, pic Ben Rotthoff French-based Touton has released its sixth cocoa and forests report, revealing notable progress against its sustainability goals, as EUDR requirement deadlines draw closer, reports Neill Barston. The latest internal analysis from the key…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (168+ words) Dohler has moved into creating a Canadian division. Pic: Dohler. International ingredients firm, Döhler has unveiled a new Canadian division in a Toronto, Ontario, bolstering its North American presence. As the company explained, the move was part of wider policies…...