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Stella

STELLA launches Matcha Strawberry Ube 

On 1 October 2026, STELLA will launch its new Matcha Strawberry Ube bar: a combination of fresh matcha, fruity strawberry and purple ube that is currently unique in Swiss chocolate
Chocolate Mint

Dishoom and Fudge Kitchen collaborate

United by a shared love of artisan craft and a commitment to doing business responsibly, Dishoom and Fudge Kitchen bring a velvety, peppermint-cool, dark chocolate-cloaked fudge to the Dishoom pudding menu from Monday 28 September – available across all UK cafés.
La Crema Chocolate Products

Nexture to Acquire Dubai’s La Crema

Nexture has signed an agreement to acquire Dubai-based ingredients manufacturer La Crema, a move that will establish the group’s first manufacturing presence in the Middle East while expanding its portfolio of chocolate, bakery and pastry solutions.
Mars Cocoa

Mars reports cocoa sourcing progress

Mars has reported further progress in its cocoa sourcing programme, with suppliers sourcing an annual volume of cocoa under its Responsible Sourced Cocoa programme equivalent to 98% of the company’s 2025 cocoa volume.
Dohler

Building a Resilient Chocolate Future 

Kerstin Bergander-Kleinert, Head of BU CNP, Döhler Group, explores cocoa alternatives, ingredient innovation and building greater resilience across confectionery production. 
Wonka Gummies

Ferrero Reveals Wonka Range

Ferrero launches an all-new range of much-anticipated Wonka products, created with the expertise of its UK Research & Development team and manufacturing colleagues in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Snowmen

Hames Sees Christmas Orders Double

Hames Chocolates has reported forward orders for Christmas chocolates at more than double last year’s, as the Lincolnshire-based chocolate manufacturer gears up for the festive season with its biggest-ever seasonal range.
Luker Chocolate - The Chocolate Dream - Yadira Molina

Luker Chocolate Showcases Heritage

Luker Chocolate, the Colombian B Corp B4B (business for business) chocolate manufacturer, returns to lunch!, part of the London Food & Drink Festival at Excel between 16 and 17 September. The company goes ‘back to basics’ to celebrate 120 years of heritage, expertise and sustainability in cr
WCM

The World Chocolate Masters

The World Chocolate Masters, the premier global competition for chocolate artistry and innovation, has officially announced that its 2026 Grand Final will take place on October 26–27 in Antwerp, Belgium
Cargill Istanbul

Cargill Highlights Functional Systems

Cargill is highlighting its functional systems and application expertise as confectionery manufacturers look to balance changing consumer expectations with product quality, production efficiency and cost pressures.
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