Hotel Chocolat names new CEO as expansion effort takes shape following £534m takeover by Mars Retail Hotel Chocolat has promoted its UK managing director Lysa Hardy to become its new chief executive in yet another sign of change after a takeover by Mars. Hardy, who was a non-executive at Superdry until July this year, will take over from co-founder and current chief executive, Angus Thirwell, according to a LinkedIn update. Last [...]
Explainer-in-brief: Caramacs are back! But why are so many chocolate bars going extinct? explainer “The calls for the return of Caramac were heard loud and clear,” Nestle brand manager Lisa Butterworth said with pride yesterday, as she announced a limited return of the beloved chocolate bar, which was discontinued last year after a more than 60-year stint on newsagents’ shelves. But for many, the Caramac comeback will prove just [...]
Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Surprise owner hails sales surge Retail UK sales have surged past £500m at the owner of confectionary brands such as Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Surprise, according to new accounts.
Cocoa prices set another new high leaving bitter taste for chocoholics March 26, 2024 The cost of Easter eggs could increase again as bad harvests continue to dent global cocoa supplies, sending prices to a new all-time high.
Your City guide to this year’s must have chocolate Easter eggs: From exploding candy to hot cross bun flavoured treats March 31, 2023 We’ve nibbled, munched and even crunched some of this year’s chocolate Easter egg offerings, and we even tried a donut-egg; you’ll have to read on to find out how that fared. Here’s our review of the best and the worst Easter eggs you can buy this year; we’ve included City-based retailers as well as supermarket [...]