Championing local produce
One year on from its launch, Harrogate, UK based confectioner the Serious Sweet Company, is championing local produce with the addition of three new Yorkshire-inspired products to its Ultimate English...
View ArticleAlcoholic pastilles win award
Following an incredible debut year, Smith & Sinclair has received an award for Most Innovative Confectionery at The International Food & Drink Event (IFE). The independent London confectioner...
View ArticleConfectioner receives award
Just Born Quality Confections, makers of Peeps, Mike and Ike, Hot Tamales and Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, have received the Community ImPAct Award, which recognises a company that demonstrates the tenet...
View ArticleGetting creative
Susannah Millen visited Spun Candy’s flagship store in Spitalfields Market, London to find out more about the brand and its creator James Ellender. What is the background to the brand? I launched my...
View ArticleHigh potential
By Ed Zwirn and Mandy Kovacs Confectioners are closely monitoring the growing legalisation of marijuana across the USA and Canada, offering them the opportunity to develop new products with an special,...
View ArticleA splash of gin
Artisan confectioner Buttermilk and Cornish spirits producer Southwestern Distillery has collaborated to produce two brand new fudge flavours. Buttermilk worked closely with Tarquin Leadbetter, founder...
View ArticleA welcome message
It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as the new editor of Confectionery Production and Sweets & Savoury Snacks World. Having previously worked for an online B2B magazine covering the...
View ArticleChocolate on a global scale
Two months after celebrating World Chocolate Day, yesterday chocolatiers were capitalising on International Chocolate Day. On Twitter, Swiss giant Lindt & Sprüngli encouraged consumers to eat their...
View ArticleGreen tea biscuits arrive in US
Japanese confectioner Malebranche has introduced its Maru Cha Cha matcha biscuits to the US market. Matcha is a powdered green tea made from the young leaves that are ground in a stone mill and can be...
View ArticleBebeto streamlines product range
Confectioner Bebeto is planning changes to its range in order to create a more compelling offering to the sector. From 1 December, the Bebeto 250g range, which includes Strawberry Pencils, Laces and...
View ArticleBonds of London refreshes product packaging
UK confectionery producer Bonds of London is refreshing the packaging for its 3-for-£1 product range. The range, which offers eight new flavours including Milk Bottles, Gummy Mushrooms and Peach Rings,...
View ArticleBon Bon Buddies collaborates with Disney
Bon Bon Buddies is joining forces with Disney to create, produce and distribute a new and healthier alternative confectionery range as part of Disney’s Healthy Living strategy. Fruitickles will be...
View ArticlePosh Choc Nibbles arrive in UK
UK confectioner Sweetdreams has launched Posh Original Choc Nibbles, a luxury alternative to its Original Choc Nibbles product. Exclusively available in snack size 185g bags from UK high street...
View ArticleMore than just a nibble
Since revealing that it was looking to expand its existing facilities or move to larger premises in Northumberland, UK, after securing contracts with two UK discount retailers at the end of last year,...
View ArticleMrs Tilly’s secures J W Filshill listings
Scottish confectioner, Mrs Tilly’s, has secured new business listings with wholesale specialist, J W Filshill. The partnership will see Mrs Tilly’s tablet, fudge and macaroon bars distributed across...
View ArticleWafer Wednesdays
Having recently returned from Austria for the biennial Snackex exhibition and conference, I’m flying there again today – this time to drive across the border to northern Italy to visit wafer company...
View ArticleButtermilk unveils Christmas 2017 range
Cornish confectioner Buttermilk has announced its range of Christmas products for 2017. The range will include Mince Pie, Cranberry and Orange and Irish Cream fudge, as well as some new lines. This...
View ArticleFudge Kitchen gains first listing in Russia
British confectioner Fudge Kitchen is expanding its export business after securing a listing with Russia-based with Globus Gourmet. Located across Moscow and St Petersburg, Globus Gourmet will stock...
View ArticleResealable pouches for Buttermilk fudge
British confectionery business Buttermilk has introduced new resealable sharing pouches for two of its fudge flavours. The Cornish confectioner has introduced the new packs in two flavours; Caramel Sea...
View ArticleButtermilk unveils Easter 2018 product lineup
UK confectioner Buttermilk is launching a new range of filled Easter eggs and hot cross bun flavoured fudge for Easter 2018. The new handmade Easter eggs are available in strawberry bellini, caramel...
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