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Venchi opens flagship store on London's Piccadilly Street

Company already operates half a dozen stores in the city.
September 21, 2022

In addition to offering more than 60 different types of chocolates, Venchi is bringing house-made gelato in 16 flavors, including its latest vegan options.


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U.S. private investment firm Bain Capital to acquire Valeo Foods

Irish company created by CapVest in 2010.
May 12, 2021

Headquartered in Dublin, Valeo Foods operates across Europe with a portfolio of brands that includes Jacobs, Fox’s Glaciers, Rowse, Kettle, Odlums, Barratt, and Balconi.


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Thorntons to close 61 retail stores

Ferrero-owned brand to focus on online, grocery sales.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
March 16, 2021

British chocolatier and retailer Thorntons announced it will close 61 retail stores as a result of continued pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic.


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CAOBISCO calls for extended Brexit transition agreement

Association cites concern over current advancement of negotiations, COVID-19 pandemic.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
May 22, 2020

CAOBISCO, the association of the Chocolate, Biscuits & Confectionery Industries of Europe, is calling on authorities in the European Union and the United Kingdom to extend the Brexit transition agreement as long as necessary.


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How is the UK handling CBD?

Cannabis Trade Association urges UK to keep CBD products on the shelf.
Crystal Lindell
Crystal Lindell
January 29, 2020

It looks like the UK is going to leave CBD products on the shelf — for now. The Cannabis Trade Association is hoping to keep it that way.


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Valeo Foods to merge Big Bear, Tangerine Confectionery

Potential UK plant closure could affect 200 jobs.
March 4, 2019

Irish firm Valeo Foods Group plans to merge its two confectionery units, Big Bear Confectionery and Tangerine Confectionery, the BBC reported.


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Valeo Foods set to acquire Tangerine Confectionery for $127.6 million

Irish company acquired confectionery brands from Raisio in early 2018.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
August 15, 2018

Valeo Foods is set to buy United Kingdom-based Tangerine Confectionery from private equity firm Blackstone Group for $127.6 million, according to media reports.


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Trolling for opportunities in 2018

Colian cements footprint in U.K., Irish markets with acquisition of Lily O'Brien's.
Bernie Pacyniak
January 3, 2018

Colian Group's ongoing investments and targeted acquisitions had caught the eye of the European Candy Kettle Club — our Candy Industry Kettle Committee equivalent across the pond — who, in turn, nominated Jan Kolański, president of the Colian Group, for the coveted ECKC award in 2017.


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Scottish confectioner Aldomak acquires meringue brand

Purchase of The Handmade Meringue Co. brand dovetails with private-label manufacturer’s first Middle East order.
Bernie Pacyniak
December 13, 2017

Aldomak, a Scottish private-label producer of fudge, macaroons and oat bars, has acquired The Handmade Meringue Co. brand for an undisclosed sum. 


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Free From Fellows

Free From Fellows introduces new sweets, gains distribution

Clean-label brand launched in March 2016.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 8, 2017

Free From Fellows, the latest brand introduction from London-based Bravura Foods, has added three items to its range of clean-label gummies.


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