As the nation gears up for the annual choc eating fest that is Easter, Mintel reveals some sweet stats from their upcoming chocolate confectionery report. Can’t resist? Just 5% of Brits haven’t eaten chocolate in the past six months. A third (31%) of Brits have eaten seasonal chocolates in the past six months, meanwhile, slightly […]
From dark chocolate to milk chocolate, the affordable little luxury that is chocolate powers a seemingly recession-proof market, unhindered by recent economic downturns. As the ultimate indulgence, chocolate appeals to a wide range of consumers creating a thriving market, particularly among the urban populations in India. India is the world’s fastest growing market for chocolates. […]
With an abundance of caution, Nestlé Canada is voluntarily recalling Kit Kat Chunky Peanut Butter and Kit Kat Chunky Hazelnut bars. The recall affects only the 48g size bars of these two limited edition Kit Kat Chunky products. No other Kit Kat product is affected. Product UPC KIT KAT CHUNKY Peanut Butter 48g 0-59800-29936-7 KIT […]
Based on data revealed by the Department of Labour’s Child Labour Cocoa Coordinating Group (CLCCG), the non-profit groups behind the Raise The Bar, Hershey campaign, concluded that while many companies have increased their commitments to reducing child labour in the communities they source from, others lag behind, notably Hershey and Barry Callebaut. This week the […]
Charlotte, North Carolina has been selected as the official city to unveil the next generation of energy supplements. Energems, a great-tasting new “energy bite” made with real milk chocolate is set to satisfy consumers who want an alternative to bitter, sticky, liquid energy products. “Our research showed that people were searching for an energy product […]
thinkThin, the #1 ranked weight management bar in the natural channel (according to SPINS research), announced that its Crunch bars are getting a makeover with a revealing new design and addition of Coconut Chocolate Dipped Mixed Nuts to its tasty, low sugar fruit and nut family. With sixty percent less sugar and two times more […]
Mars Chocolate North America announced the launch of their new 30 second spot for SNICKERS’ “You’re Not You When You’re Hungry” campaign during the Grammy’s. The spot, which originally aired during the SAG Awards, features Robin Williams and Bobcat Goldthwait, and is the latest addition to the popular global campaign that was created by BBDO […]
Consumers in the United Kingdom will be the first to benefit from a new global initiative by Nestlé to give people instant access to information about the nutritional profile and environmental and social impacts of its products. Anyone who buys a multi-pack of two-finger Kit Kat chocolate bars in the UK and Ireland will be […]