Nestle has confirmed it has sold its US confectionery business to Ferrero for US $2.8 billion (AUD $3.5 billion). The acquisition sees Italy-based Ferrero acquire a number of US confectionery brands including...

Allen’s Lollies has again decided to ask the Australian public to choose what its next new lolly variety will be. In a competition run through the Allen’s Facebook page, customers have one week from...

Baskin-Robbins is selling a special flavoured ice cream for Halloween; Chocolate Trick ‘n Treats. The ice cream is milk chocolate in flavour and includes chocolate and caramel sauce swirls. Lolly pieces,...

Consumer advocacy group, CHOICE, has found 20 different sour lollies sold in Australia all fall in the danger zone for tooth enamel and have the potential to burn your mouth if not eaten quickly enough. CHOICE...

Mars has launched banana flavoured M&M’s into the Australian market.   The new M&M variation features yellow and brown coloured M&M’s along with banana flavouring.   M&M’s...

After more than a decade off the shelves, Nestle’s Allen’s Jelly Tots are returning to Australian supermarkets.   Back due to customer demand, Allen’s Jelly Tots have not been sold in Australia...

A challenging morning meeting or an interaction with an upset client at work may affect whether we go for that extra chocolate bar at lunch. In a study appearing August 5 in academic journal, Neuron, researchers...

The unrepentant voices of complaining Australian consumers are ringing loud and clear. The latest instances have impacted on two of the country’s best-known brands, Glad Wrap and Nestle’s Allen’s...

foodpro 2014 packed full of good ideas Packaging manufacturer, ITW Zip-Pak, will be showcasing a new level of consumer convenience with the Vector™ resealable matrix at foodpro 2014, Australasia’s...

Kraft’s popular ‘no artificials’ sweets brand, The Natural Confectionery Co, previously part of Cadbury, last night unveiled a new campaign called ‘Let’s Play’, which encourages...