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NewsThorntons back in the black after shift from retail outlets to fmcg
Thorntons has bounced back into profit for the first time since its acquisition by Ferrero in 2015, as it reaped the benefits of shuttering its flagging retail estate
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Reports
Why white chocolate is the hip option this Easter
White is the new brown for suppliers, with brands from Smarties to Jaffa Cakes launching paler versions of their bestsellers
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News
Mars and Ferrero unveil new Easter lines for range of brands
Ferrero said it was ‘confident consumers will still want to spend on special occasions’ despite the cost of living crisis
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Reports
Five top performers in the OC&C 150 supplier rankings
The world’s largest food group grew its UK business last year
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Promotional Feature
Why responsibly-sourced cocoa should remain top of the agenda for the confectionery category
In the confectionery category, the traceability and responsibility of one of its key ingredients – cocoa – should remain high on the agenda.
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News
Eat Natural adds non-HFSS Raw snack bars to its line-up
Billed as ‘an appetising medley of fruit and nuts’, the bars catered to the growing demand for ‘new and exciting’ snacks, said the brand
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Kinder Easter sales plunge after salmonella scare
Sales of Kinder’s Easter chocolates were down 58.9% over the four weeks to 16 April, compared with the respective Easter period last year
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News
Ferrero expands Kinder recall over possible salmonella link as Easter looms
The confectioner first recalled a selection of Kinder Surprise SKUs on 2 April
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News
Fox’s and Burton’s Biscuits unite to become one business
It will be led by Simon Browne, who was previously MD of Burton’s Biscuits
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News
Steyaert to succeed Nervegna as Ferrero UK&I boss
Alessandro Nervegna will move into the role of chief business officer for the international area.
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News
Ferrero moves Rocher range into fully recyclable packaging
Ferrero claims its ‘eco-designed’ boxes will save approximately 2,000 tonnes of plastic globally in their first year on the market
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Milkyway to make debut in biscuits as part of Burton’s tie-up
The vanilla-flavoured biscuits are dipped in chocolate and embossed with ‘fun outer space designs’
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Analysis & Features
Six fmcg companies leading the way on sustainable palm oil
To celebrate International Orangutan Day (19 August), we take a look at six fmcg brands and retailers noted to be ‘leading the way’ on palm oil sustainability in WWF’s 2020 Palm Oil Buyers scorecard
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News
Burton’s Biscuits enters out of home with foodservice division
The new operation would look to increase listings and distribution while supporting existing customers, said Burton’s
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Comment & Opinion
Ferrero’s expanding portfolio proves its intention to challenge the big names in confectionery
Ferrero’s latest launches are taking on the likes of Mars and Mondelez as well as premium confectionery players
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News
Ferrero Rocher to make debut in chocolate bars
The confectionery and biscuits giant has created a trio of ‘original’, dark and white Ferrero Rocher bars
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News
Kinder expands into biscuits with ‘Cards’ wafers
The single and multipack formats would support retailers looking to drive sales for both on-the-go and at-home consumption, said Ferrero
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Analysis & Features
What does the union of Fox’s and Burton’s mean for biscuits?
Following Ferrero’s deal, the third-largest biscuit maker in the UK market has been created. So where does Burton’s fit into its plans?
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News
Losses continue to mount at beleaguered Thorntons
Revenues fell 15% to £103.7m for the year ended 31 August 2020, with pre-tax losses widening to £37.7m.
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News
Ferrero beats rivals to acquire Burton’s Biscuits for £300m
The deal continues the Italian confectionery giant’s expansion into the sweet biscuit category
