Skinny launches ultimate ‘Battle of the Bars’ to find newest variety
The next variety of Skinny Bar will be decided by the brand’s biggest fans - from foodies to fitness fanatics - in a battle of the bars.
Articles in category: Chocolate confectionery
Guittard Chocolate Chips: the perfect stocking filler for bakers, under £5
Give the gift of chocolate this Christmas with Guittard. Chocolate presents are always a crowd-pleaser, so why not encourage budding bakers to try their hand at something showstopping with Guittard’s Baking Chips? Designed for baking, the sustainable chocolate company has
Lir Chocolates expands Baileys Christmas range with launch of Chocolate Bombe
Leading Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates is expanding its Baileys range, with the launch of a Baileys Chocolate Bombe as part of its Christmas portfolio for 2021. This follows on from the success of its staple chocolate gift sets, and popular
Raw Chocolate Company’s rebrand unveils chocolate with soul
This week, Fortissimo Chocolate’s Raw Chocolate Company launch a radical ‘live in wonder’ rebrand. Renowned for creating innovative, vegan chocolate products that are both delicious and ethically conscious, Raw Chocolate Company has undergone a vivid makeover to celebrate fifteen years
Tony’s Chocolonely calls for chocolate companies to match the price it pays cocoa farmers following 18.5% price drop in West Africa
Tony’s Chocolonely, the chocolate makers on a mission to make 100% slave free the norm in chocolate, has launched an urgent appeal to all chocolate companies to match the price Tony’s pay cocoa farmers following a devasting drop in farmgate
New limited-edition bar is Ritter Sport’s first dark milk bar and it’s made with cocoa from its own plantation
Hot on the heels of Ritter Sport being officially recognised as a carbon neutral company – it has now announced another huge milestone in its sustainability journey with the launch of Don Choco - a limited-edition dark milk chocolate bar
Hancocks unveils Christmas range
The UKs leading confectionery wholesaler, Hancocks, has unveiled its exciting range for Christmas 2021.
Ethical chocolate brand Ombar is on its way to becoming B Corp certified
For many years, much of the chocolate industry has harboured poor ethical practices throughout its supply chain; “The earnings model of a chocolate company is farmer poverty. Full stop. As long as the farmer is paying the price for our
Ritter Sport brings a ‘Taste of the World’ back to stores
Ritter Sport’s Limited Edition Taste the World range is back by popular demand to inject some sunshine into Sainsbury’s and OCADO’s chocolate sales this summer.
Chocolatiers Doisy & Dam launch Chocolate Peanut D&Ds
On July 1st premium chocolate makers, Doisy & Dam, will launch their first brand new product innovation of 2021 - Peanut D&Ds. As they continue to shake up the confectionary aisle, Peanut D&Ds are a new, grown up take on
Wizards Magic chocolate launches in Sainsbury’s as first brand to provide functional health chocolate
he Wizards Magic chocolate is launching into Sainsbury's as the trial brand today as the first brand to provide functional health chocolate across the retailers shelves.
Oat milk chocolate brand Happi launches white chocolate range
Oat milk chocolate brand, Happi Free From, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Happi Plain White and Happi White Raspberry Oat Milk Chocolate.
VCCP and Cadbury launch ‘#ForTheLoveOfChocolate’ campaign in support of local UK chocolate shops
The past year has been incredibly challenging for the Great British High Street, especially for independent chocolatiers up and down the country, with shops having to close their doors with little warning, and some for good. Research from business insurance
Ritter Sport launches first ever sharing pouch and it’s made of paper
Ritter Sport is helping Britain celebrate the easing of lockdown restrictions this spring with a new, brand-first sharing format. The family-owned German chocolate brand is entering the sizeable pouch sector - at £579m now almost 13% of the total chocolate
Family-owned Ritter Sport launches online Choco Shop, a D2C website
Family-owned Ritter Sport has launched its online Choco Shop, a D2C website allowing consumers to buy its full range of iconic square chocolate, special gift items, personalised sleeves and other merchandise direct for the very first time. The news comes
Kinnerton expands to launch Forest of Hope
An innovative new children’s brand from Kinnerton has launched in the UK on March 22 2021. Forest of Hope is a brand new eco-friendly, Fairtrade accredited chocolate range, expanding the confectionary market with surprise milk chocolate eggs for a new
Lir Chocolates expands Baileys Easter range with Luxe Mini Eggs
Leading Irish chocolatier, Lir Chocolates, is expanding its Easter range with the launch of its Luxe Mini Eggs, following the success of its popular Strawberries & Cream and Salted Caramel Easter Eggs. The new Luxe Mini Eggs will be available
Love Cocoa by James Cadbury launches giant eco-friendly eggs
Love Cocoa, the ethical British chocolate brand created by James Cadbury has extended its Easter offering to include two giant luxury eggs indulgently filled with the brand’s signature truffles. Promising to deliver the ultimate grown-up chocolate fix, the new boozy
Ritter Sport celebrates new national listing in Morrisons
On the back of another record-breaking year for UK sales, family-owned chocolate producer Ritter Sport is celebrating a significant new national listing in Morrisons. 2020 was the sixth consecutive year of growth for Ritter Sport since it launched its affiliate
Green & Black’s launches “Wildly. Deliciously. Organic.” by VCCP
The latest campaign from Green & Black’s shows the viewer how the finest, organic ingredients collide to create delicious chocolate in every bar. Contradicting the traditional portrayals of nature in advertising, the work offers viewers the real deal – rugged,
Happi launches first-to-market dedicated oat milk chocolate brand
Filling a gap in the confectionery sector for a delicious and ethically-sourced oat milk chocolate is Happi, the newest brand in the free-from confectionery category.
Ritter Sport unveils new look for nut chocolate bar range
Ritter Sport is targeting growth in the £191m nut block chocolate category with a contemporary new look across its nut selection bar range and the addition of an exciting new milk chocolate cashew bar. Nut chocolate bars account for 22%
Läderach Masters Tablet Caramel wins The Best Luxury Caramel in Europe
Swiss chocolate masters have never looked for compromises when creating their sweet masterpieces. Constant achievement of new peaks of taste perfection has brought Switzerland the deserved glory of the home of the best chocolate. The family business of Läderach -
Lir Chocolates expands its Baileys range for Christmas
Leading Irish chocolatier, Lir Chocolates, is expanding its Baileys range with chocolate Christmas crackers, following the success of its popular Bailey’s Chocolate pouches and selection boxes. The crackers will be available to consumers via www.lirchocolates.com and at Matalan stores
Love Cocoa launches its first-ever Advent calendar
Love Cocoa, the ethical, luxury British chocolate brand created by James Cadbury, is launching its first-ever advent calendar. Promising an indulgent, grown-up chocolate affair, the eco-savvy brand has committed to planting three trees for every calendar sold as part of
