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Confectionery

Lindt & Sprungli taps Rebecca Ray to lead New Zealand 
Rebecca Ray.

Lindt & Sprungli taps Rebecca Ray to lead New Zealand 

Lindt & Sprungli Australia has appointed Rebecca Ray as GM New Zealand, marking the next step in her career with the confectionery company. Ray joined Lindt & Sprungli in 2017 and brings more than 1...
Toblerone and Lotus Biscoff launch special-edition Pralines
Cocoa prices driving squeeze for confectionery makers
Lindt ousts CEO Adalbert Lechner
Mums launch better-for-you jelly into Coles

Confectionery Archives

Zuum expands its energy gum lineup with Strawberry Extra Strength

The release marks the first of 10 new product debuts scheduled for the second half of this year.

Ferndale Foods takes Jila into 16,500 South Korean stores

The company has launched four Jila products across CU convenience stores and Olive Young locations.
Funday varieties

Funday hits Target US shelves nationwide

The debut marks a major milestone for Funday as the brand introduces American shoppers to its dual-layer gummy-and-foam ...
KitKat

KitKat ad sparks complaints over alleged sexual connotations

Complaints were submitted to the Ad Standards Community Panel that the term ‘rawdog’ used carries sexual connotations.

Recycled KitKat packaging hits shelves in Australian trial

The trial between Viva Energy and Nestlé is testing the conversion of soft plastic pyrolysis oil into food-grade recycle...

Why Woolworths shoppers will find eyeshadow next to chocolate this month

DBG Beauty's Michelle Kluz reveals why grocery aisles, not beauty counters, are becoming the new frontier for product di...
Nutella Cafe

Ferrero reopens Nutella Cafe, this time in Chicago

In addition to traditional menu items such as crepes and waffles, the establishment has introduced several new items.
Empoyees of chocolate and cocoa product maker Barry Callebaut prepare chocolates

Barry Callebaut tempers fears of cocoa crop crisis as El Niño looms

"The expectation is that it will increase, but demand is going to take time to recover. So that's something to keep an e...
Cadbury Layered Fingers

Cadbury launches Layered Fingers biscuit range

The new range includes three varieties: Chocolate, Caramel, and Cinnamon. 
KitKat chocolate bar

KitKat follows the ‘rawdogging’ trend in latest campaign

The challenge invites commuters to play a game and see how long they can take a break from their phone.
Terence Viney
Inside FMCG & Ferrero

Ferrero ANZ’s growth strategy: New GM talks quality, innovation and trust

“Our iconic brands have earned consumer trust over decades. The job now is to take them into more categories and occasio...

How Miranda Higgins led Dollar Sweets through resilience and relationships

Over the 22 years under Higgins’ leadership, the company has seen off many a rival; sometimes it “feels like I've been h...
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Mondelez upgrades Melbourne confectionery plant with $8 million investment

The upgrade is designed to support the production of more than 120 products.
Recall

Recall: Nestlé Australia Allen’s Inside Out – 130g

The product has been available for sale nationwide in Coles, Woolworths, and independent retailers.

Discounts trump trickery in the confectionery aisle 

Here's why some brands may overestimate the level of attention consumers are willing to give to promotional mechanics.