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Confectionery & Snacks
Lay’s crisps pulled from Home Bargains stores over allergen fears
Food importer ASR Solutions Ltd has recalled a popular crisps flavour from Home Bargains due to undeclared allergens.
How Mondelēz achieved its mid-year wins
The snacking multinational has seen a strong second quarter, returning to volume growth and succeeding in emerging markets
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Leading UK confectionery supplier pulls chocolate products over allergen fears
A leading premium confectionery supplier has withdrawn several chocolate products due to the undeclared presence of multiple allergens.
Lindt accused of misleading consumers on child labour
Lindt facing US lawsuit alleging misleading claims over human rights commitments in its cocoa supply chain
NFU slams decision to close down UK’s oldest sugar factory putting over 100 jobs at risk
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has slammed British Sugar’s decision to close its flagship Cantley factory in Norfolk.
Nestlé to shut chocolate factory as seasonal demand drops
Nestlé to close Diósgyőr factory by the end of 2026
Mars cuts jobs as confectionery giant consolidates operations
Mars to close Newark headquarters as it consolidates corporate functions in Chicago
Lindt shares slide as cocoa costs shake investor confidence
Lindt’s share price slides as investors question strength of chocolate maker’s premium pricing power
Wholebake to invest £3M in new high-speed production lines
Healthy snack manufacturer Wholebake is set to invest £3 million in the roll-out of two new high-speed production lines.
PepsiCo pulls popular snack from shelves over allergen fears
PepsiCo has recalled one of its Doritos products due to the presence of undeclared milk in some packs.
Pladis ramps up regenerative agriculture to safeguard critical supplies
Maker of McVitie’s, Turtles and Godiva unveils new regenerative farming initiative to strengthen supply chains
Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies
World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning
Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk
Microplastics are a growing concern for confectionery manufacturers. But can contamination be prevented?
Lidl pulls Dubai-style ice cream from shelves over allergen concerns
Lidl is recalling a Dubai-style product because of an undeclared allergen, posing a serious risk to consumers.
Interview: Why Mars has bet big on UK manufacturing
Mars Wrigley’s UK&I GM Adam Grant tells Food Manufacture why the firm has chosen to pour close to £200M into its famous Slough site.
How Ritter Sport is disrupting Britain’s crowded chocolate market
Ritter Sport’s UK&I head of sales Christian Boulter lays bare the brand’s plan for the British market in this exclusive interview.
Major supermarket pulls baked snack over undeclared allergen
A major supermarket retailer is recalling one of its baked snack products because of undeclared milk.
Nestlé to axe artificial colours worldwide in industry first
Nestlé to remove artificial food colourings from all products globally by the end of the year
Ferrero UK pulls frozen product over metal contamination concerns
Ferrero UK is recalling a frozen confectionery product due to concerns over foreign body contamination.
Hershey appoints PepsiCo veteran to drive next phase of growth
Hershey names Heather Hoytink US president, highlighting renewed focus on growth
Krispy Kreme recalls doughnuts over allergen fears
Krispy Kreme has recalled two doughnut products due to undeclared hazelnuts, which may pose a serious allergy risk.
Mondelēz CEO warns ‘shaky’ UK regulations threaten future investment
Mondelēz CEO Dirk Van de Put has cautioned that global consumer confidence is at a 30-year low as a result of protracted economic instability.
Mondelēz reveals taste is no longer king in snacking
Consumers aren’t simply looking for something tasty. Mondelēz International’s latest report suggests they increasingly want food that entertains, comforts and gives them something worth talking about
Mondelēz appoints new finance head
Global food and drink powerhouse Mondelēz has appointed a veteran of the consumer goods sector as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
Tony’s Chocolonely: Cocoa price fall is ‘massive blow’
The ethical chocolate manufacturer argues that previously higher cocoa prices demonstrate that industry can afford to do better.
Better late than never: Lidl finally unveils its very own caterpillar cake
Discount grocer Lidl is joining the “caterpillar craze” by finally launching its own take on Marks & Spencer’s iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake.
Plant-based confectioner recalls chocolate bar over undeclared allergen
A confectionery brand is recalling one of its chocolate bar products over concerns about an undeclared allergen.
McVitie’s enters savoury market with new Penguin snack
Biscuit manufacturer McVitie’s is expanding its savoury portfolio with the launch of an all-new snack.
Radnor Hills ventures into the snacking industry
Welsh mineral water brand Radnor Hills is making its first move outside the drinks industry by investing in a new snacking brand.
NOMO: ‘Chocolate innovation isn’t inclusive enough and brands are missing out’
Flavour innovation in chocolate is seeing rapid advances but choice is lacking for free-from consumers. NOMO’s senior brand manager explains how inclusive flavour innovation has unlocked growth for the business across the category.
Dessert brand pulls product from shelves over undeclared allergen fears
Dessert brand Gü has recalled one of its products from stores, citing concerns over multiple undeclared allergens.
UK supermarket pulls widely-consumed product over glass contamination fears
A national supermarket chain has recalled a cashew product because of a possible foreign body contamination.
What does Milka’s shrinkflation mean for food manufacturers?
A German court has found Milka guilty of shrinkflation deception - legal expert Euan Duncan takes a look at what happened and why this ruling matters for the wider food and drink sector.
Ella’s Kitchen launches snacks for older toddlers
The UK baby food brand has launched a new range of products, geared towards older infants.
Mars to pump £190M into flagship Slough factory
Global food manufacturing giant Mars is set to invest £190 million into its factory in Slough to turn it into a ‘next generation’ hub.
How Hershey is using AI to future-proof its marketing model
Chocolate manufacturer Hershey has developed a new AI system that is set to revamp its marketing strategy.
PepsiCo eyes 50% low-carbon fertiliser by 2030
PepsiCo and Fertiberia agree long‑term collaboration project aimed at European decarbonising potato and corn farming.
Magnum’s ‘multisensorial’ ice cream tops FMCG NPD chart
New analysis from Worldpanel by Numerator places Magnum’s Utopia ice cream among the top innovative products for 2025.
The Gut Stuff snapped up by Swiss food producer
Global food company, Hero Group, has acquired snacking and gut health brand, The Gut Stuff.
How Mondelēz is using UK innovation and partnerships to drive its ESG strategy
Confectionery and snacking giant Mondelēz International has said that the UK and Ireland are at the forefront of its sustainability innovation efforts.
Ferrero faces EU antitrust audit
Investigators are conducting an audit at the offices of chocolate manufacturer, Ferrero.
Barry Callebaut profits up 66% but sales slump continues
Strong cash flow and rising profits mask ongoing operational pressures in Barry Callebaut’s latest results, raising questions about what recovery will really look like for the chocolate industry
Matcha mania: The latest wave of green tea NPD
Brands race to innovate as matcha continues to gain ground in UK and US markets, with new launches from Alpro and Forest Feast among others.
Cocoa can’t keep up - so what do we do?
The structural gap between cocoa supply and demand will not close anytime soon, warns Raphaël Felenbok, cocoa and chocolate industry expert and board advisor at Win-Win.
KitKat heist sends urgent warning to CPG sector
Over 400,000 KitKats have vanished in transit, highlighting the increasing threat of cargo crime
Lindt: The premium strategy driving record growth
Strong growth and expanding global reach are cementing Lindt’s position as the premium market leader
Bulgarian bakery and snacks leader sold to Valeo Foods
Sweets, snacks and treats producer Valeo Foods is expanding its presence in Eastern Europe with the acquisition of Bulgarian firm, Prestige-96.
Ferrero axes group CEO role in root-and-branch reform
Italian food manufacturer Ferrero has removed its group CEO role as part of a wider management restructuring programme.