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Fini launches mini mochis to UK market amid rising demand for Asian-inspired sweets
Confectionery brand Fini has expanded its UK range with the introduction of two new products: Fini Mini Mochis Fruits and Fini Mini Mochis Berries.
Amcor and Alter Eco unveil lightweight, recyclable paper packaging
Global packaging company Amcor has partnered with French organic and fair-trade brand Alter Eco to launch a recyclable paper-based packaging solution for Alter Eco’s 200g chocolate bar portfolio.
Ferrero's Tic Tac partners with Dr Pepper on limited-edition mint
Ferrero’s Tic Tac brand has teamed up with Dr Pepper to launch a limited-edition mint in the US.
Vegebrite Orange Carrot and Golden Yellow: Concentrated colour solutions
From the widely favoured root vegetable – the orange carrot – Givaudan Sense Colour has obtained two amazing colouring solutions: Vegebrite Orange Carrot and Vegebrite Golden Yellow.
Nestlé unveils Easter 2026 confectionery range
Nestlé Confectionery has launched a broad Easter 2026 portfolio, introducing multiple NPD launches.
Ferrero targets premium snacking demand with Kinder Bueno Dark launch
Ferrero UK is launching Kinder Bueno Dark, aiming to tap into premium dark chocolate demand while driving incremental value for retailers.
Barry Callebaut to invest €250m in world’s largest chocolate plant in Belgium
Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut will invest €250 million over several years to upgrade and future-proof its Wieze factory in Belgium.
Nestlé Confectionery launches Aero Caramel flavour bubbles in UK&I
Nestlé Confectionery has launched a new Aero Caramel flavour bubbles in the UK and Ireland.
Nomo unveils biggest-ever free-from Easter range for 2026
Nomo, the UK’s plant-powered and free-from chocolate brand, is set to make Easter 2026 its most ambitious yet, unveiling its largest and most innovative Easter range to date.
Nestlé extends KitKat range with cookie dough flavour to drive growth across formats
Nestlé has launched a cookie dough flavour extension across its KitKat chocolate bar range in the UK, as the group leans on familiar, indulgent flavours.
Milliways raises $3m to accelerate US expansion of plastic-free chewing gum
Milliways, a UK-based plastic-free chewing gum brand, has secured $3m to expand its footprint in the US, underscoring growing investor confidence in sustainable, healthy confectionery.
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