Cadbury: upmarket moves

Recent reports suggest that Cadbury [CSG] is to launch a Roses Luxury Collection later this year. By adding a premium brand to its chocolate portfolio, Cadbury would hope to tap into the growing market for high quality confectionery. However, its greatest chance of success lies in improving margins from current Roses consumers rather than attracting customers away from other premium chocolates.

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New food review: salt goes gourmet

The latest food launches detailed by Productscan Online (www.productscan.com) highlight some of the major issues at the forefront of food product innovation. These include added convenience in packaging, a new range of salt offerings as gourmet condiments, and a set of distinctive sweeteners for those of us with a sweet tooth but a taste for healthier options...

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Foie gras: back on the menu

The French agriculture minister has announced that the US embargo placed against the imports of French foie gras and other meat products has been lifted. However, the ethical row surrounding the dish remains firmly in situ. Indeed, as the row over exports from France to the US subsides, European moves to outlaw traditional feeding methods for geese may prompt another political battle.

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TV chefs: cooking up interest?

The number of new UK businesses being set up in the catering sector could be due to the influence of celebrity chefs, according to a new report by Barclays. Given that these 'food icons' have contributed to enhanced culinary curiosity amongst consumers, the finding certainly has credence. However, there are other more important factors driving the increasingly habitual nature of eating out.

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Product claims: new drinks launches, Nov-Jan

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New drinks launches Nov-Jan: get a calcium hit

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Product claims: new food launches, Nov-Jan

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New food launches Nov-Jan: ice cool in winter

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Mars: going with the flow

As part of a process to restructure its European operations, the confectionery giant Mars has decided to close one of its UK sites and move production of some leading brands to other parts of Europe. While a certain amount of resulting short term flak is inevitable, Mars' decision to retain its other major UK plant means it should avoid too much damage to its brands in the long run.

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Pastries and baked products: top flavors in new products

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