Dec 13, 2018 | Confectionery, Food Packing, News, Retailing
A new Which? report is targeting chocolates in the run up to Christmas, a key time for confectionary sales. The report claims to highlight excessive packaging for top brands, including Ferrero Rocher, Thorntons and Cadbury, all of which which fell under the spotlight...
Nov 16, 2018 | Confectionery, News, Retailing
Patisserie Valerie has appointed Stephen Francis, former boss of pork producer Tulip Ltd, as CEO after Paul May resigned amid an investigation into claims of “fraudulent activity”. The news follows the departure of Patisserie’s finance director Chris Marsh who has...
Oct 19, 2018 | Confectionery, Food Equipment & Services, News, Retailing
With Halloween approaching, food suppliers are being advised to plan for the specific needs of target shoppers, a report shows. Category management and shopper marketing specialist Bridgethorne says that suppliers need to identify and prioritise their shopper messages...
Aug 6, 2018 | Confectionery, News, Retailing
The confectionary company Mars has confirmed it will not be advertising on YouTube after its advert was shown before a potentially violent ‘drill’ video. Mars’ advertisement, which was promoting its Starburst sweets brand, was said to be shown before the music video...
Jul 25, 2018 | Confectionery, News, Retailing
The European Court of Justice has today (25th July) made a decision following Nestlé’s attempts to trademark the shape of its Kit Kat bars for more than a decade. In 2002, Nestlé applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to register the...
Jul 25, 2018 | Confectionery, News, Retailing
Toblerone has ceased production of its 150g bars as the brand reviews its range and seeks to offer formats it ‘knows consumers will love’. The Swiss chocolate bar brand is currently owned by US confectionery company Mondelez International. Mondelez has confirmed that...
