Published: Sep 06, 2012

Global food and drink giant Mars has issued a letter to a local fish and chip shop in Scotland asking it to add a disclaimer on battered Mars bars as the tradition is out of step with the confectioner’s marketing code to promote healthy active lifestyles.

Published: Sep 05, 2012

Gum titan Wrigley has failed to establish a link between active agents in sugar-free gum and improved teeth remineralisation, which can prevent tooth decay.

Published: Sep 04, 2012

Australian confectionery firm Darrell Lea has been sold to Quinn family, which owns the Queensland-based VIP Petfoods.

Published: Sep 04, 2012

Consumers who prefer milk chocolate have a significantly lower threshold for bitter tastes, according to a new study that suggests manufacturers could benefit from testing consumer rejection thresholds as part of their R&D process.

Published: Sep 04, 2012

Austrian-based researchers claim to have calculated the optimal way to enjoy spherical candies and make them last for longer.

Published: Sep 04, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

A multi-million dollar Australian pet food firm has snapped up troubled confectioner Darrell Lea for an undisclosed sum as it plans to delve into a new market area.

Published: Sep 01, 2012

Nestlé USA has launched a number of new candy varieties and packs for the Halloween 2012. New varieties include - SweeTARTS Skulls & Bones, Spooky Nerds, WONKA Trickster Treats, and Nestlé’s Largest Bag.

Published: Aug 31, 2012 By: Nathan Gray

Consuming a ‘moderate’ amount of chocolate each week could be associated with lower risk of developing stroke, according to new research from Sweden.

Published: Aug 31, 2012 By: Shane Starling

A multi-centre collaboration between academia and industry has confirmed a new validation method for cocoa flavanols and procyanidins that study backer Mars says could have, “far-reaching implications for researchers and consumers.”

Published: Aug 31, 2012

Chocolate, the world's most illustrious food item has become a vital part of daily appetite among Indians.

Published: Aug 30, 2012

Parle Products, India's largest biscuit, confectionery and snacks manufacturer has launched a new candy Londonderry.

Published: Aug 28, 2012

The USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation set 2012-13 domestic sugar overall marketing allotment (O.A.Q.) at 9,711,250 short tons, raw value, equal to 85% of estimated sugar consumption as forecast in the August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate

Published: Aug 28, 2012

Ukrainian confectionery firm Roshen has initiated operations at its UAH600m (€59.1m) plant in Vinnytsia, Ukraine.

Published: Aug 25, 2012

Maria Sharapova, the leading name on tennis circuit, has launched Sugarpova, her own candy brand comprising a dozen sweet and sour flavours with names such as Sporty, Cheeky and Flirty.

Published: Aug 25, 2012 By: Rod Addy

Confectionery manufacturer Roshen Corporation has started production at its latest plant in the Ukraine, in which it has invested UAH 600m (€59.1m).

Published: Aug 25, 2012 By: Rod Addy

Chocolate processor Barry Callebaut has paid €2.4m in premiums to Ivory Coast cooperatives in Africa for Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa.

Published: Aug 24, 2012

Confectionery giant Mars is set to launch a slimmer sister to its trademark Mars bar in the UK later this month, with a new caramel only version containing 20% less calories due to hit the shelves.

Published: Aug 24, 2012 By: Rod Addy

US candy brand Hershey’s faces a fresh campaign demanding that it should embrace fair trade principles and reject the use of child labour.

Published: Aug 23, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli is off to a stronger start for 2012 with operating profits up 16% following stagnant results for last year.

Published: Aug 23, 2012 By: Kacey Culliney

UK iconic popcorn brand Butterkist is set for a ’major rebrand’ as owner Tangerine Confectionery looks to reignite the product in the bursting sector.