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Confectionery

Ferrero to acquire cereal maker WK Kellogg 
WK Kellogg’s brand Froot Loops.

Ferrero to acquire cereal maker WK Kellogg 

Ferrero Group has reached an agreement to acquire WK Kellogg in a US$3.1 billion all-cash deal, marking a major step in the confectionery giant’s North American expansion. Ferrero will purchase WK Kellogg f...
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The Hershey Company names new CEO
Haigh’s CEO to retire after 30 years, first non-family successor named 

Confectionery Archives

Haigh's hot chocolate cube

Haigh’s launches limited-edition Hot Chocolate Cube

The treat is made with a marshmallow cube on a layer of dark chocolate ganache, wrapped in milk chocolate.  
Just A Crumb chocolate cookies

Just A Crumb introduces upcycled chocolate cookies online

Hedgehog Slices are made with a chocolate base, topped with chocolate and sprinkles.
Recall: Fresh Frontier's Spicy Chicken Mango Pasta Salad

RECALL: Choco Bliss – Dubai Chocolate

The product has been available for sale in Choco Bliss stores in Queensland.
Kellanova brand

Mars acquisition of Kellanova gets FTC green light

The deal now hinges on a final review by the European Commission.
Image of Noosa Chocolate Factory's GM Nick Southon.

Noosa Chocolate Factory opens store at Chermside

Noosa Chocolate Factory's growth comes despite the rising prices of cocoa globally and cost-of-living pressures. 
Whittakers Peanut & Caramel

Whittaker’s launches Peanut & Caramel Brittle chocolate block

The new block combines milk chocolate with freshly batch-roasted peanuts and buttery salted caramel brittle
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Prego pasta

KKR mulls the sale of Arnott’s Asian arm

Sources say CVC Capital Partners is among the parties that are preparing a first-round bid.
Cadbury 100g blocks

Cadbury launches smartphone-size milk block range

The new product is roughly the size of a smartphone.
Funday no sugar added lolliies

Funday Natural Sweets unveils no-sugar-added lollipops

Funday founder Daniel Kitay said the company wanted to develop a better alternative to conventional lollies, without com...
Mars Wrigley GrabNGo

Grab’n Go pack launched for M&Ms and Maltesers

Mars Wrigley portfolio director Michelle Gazzola said the new format aims to provide consumers with a convenient and aff...
FruChocs coffee

FruChocs unveils hot chocolate range with Cibo Espresso

The confectionery brand is expanding beyond supermarkets.
Chupa Chups Soft Protein Bars

Chupa Chups x BSC take home Best Food and Beverage Product award

"We met the high standards set by the global custodians of the Chupa Chups brand."
Tim Tam gluten free product

Tim Tam launches gluten-free cookies in the US

The Tim Tam Gluten Free range is available at Albertsons stores nationwide.
Oak Rolo Carton 600ml

Oak teams up with Nestle’s Rolo to launch its first chocolate caramel milk

The Rolo x Oak limited-edition products are available in 600ml bottles in Woolworths, Coles, and other retailers.