Monthly Archives: May 2010

Video highlights of the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Forum 2010

30 May 2010

Barry Callebaut announces new Calendar of Chocolate Classes – Confectionery Courses

30 May 2010

Finnish manufacturer Felix Abba acquires Estonian confectioner Kalev Chocolate Factory

28 May 2010

Mars unveiled new upcycled Ecoist M&M’s-branded handbags made from repurposed, misprinted candy wrappers at Sweets & Snacks Expo.

28 May 2010

Confectioners show off new treats at Sweets & Snacks Expo

28 May 2010

Mars open $40M Chocolate plant in Dubai

28 May 2010

Chocolate demand in the Middle East has been steadily rising. Mars will produce their premium brands Mars and Snickers bars.

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UK Hotel Chocolat issuing “Chocolate Bonds” to raise capital instead of traditional bonds.

25 May 2010

Instead of cash returns you’ll get chocolate.

Angus Thirlwell, co-founder and chief executive of the Hotel Chocolat family of companies is side-stepping the regular bank route in favor of offering the Hotel Chocolat tasting members an opportunity to be paid back with chocolate.

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UK firm Marden Edwards announces new semi-automatic packaging machine for small confectionery runs

25 May 2010

“Meeting confectionery and cosmetic industry demand for flexibility and reliability in wrapping large pack formats, UK firm Marden Edwards said its new semi-automatic tooling system is also suitable for small batch runs.”

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Kraft’s top selling chocolate chip brand Chips Ahoy changes ad campaign

24 May 2010

“little, happy cookie dance.”

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Snicker’s Marathon Bars gets new image and website

24 May 2010

As a revamping of its image Marathon Bars now will be tagged as “better for you” to emphasize a healthy lifestyle.

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