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Nestlé reveals new branding for candy with derogatory names

Red Ripper, Cheekies to appear on shelves in early 2021.

November 24, 2020

Nestlé Australia has revealed the names of two confectionery items it decided to rename due to racial overtones that were “out of step with the company’s values.”

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Nestlé makes the right move in changing derogatory candy names

The company has announced that it will change the name of its Beso de Negra, Red Skins and Chicos brands.

Crystal Lindell

June 24, 2020

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Editor Crystal Lindell wonders why it took Nestlé so long to change the names of its Beso de Negra, Red Skins and Chicos brands. How were these names still being used in 2020?

Barry Callebaut to acquire Australian chocolate manufacturer GKC Foods

Transaction set to close later this year.

May 27, 2020

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The Barry Callebaut Group has acquired GKC Foods (Australia) Pty Ltd, a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings serving many consumer chocolate brands in Australia and New Zealand.

Darrell Lea acquires Heritage Fine Chocolates

Darrell Lea plans to add 50 jobs to its chocolate operations next year.

Alyse Thompson

November 9, 2018

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Australia-based Darrell Lea Confectionery Co. has acquired Heritage Fine Chocolates following investment from a private equity firm earlier this year.

Tim Tam Australian biscuits to make U.S. debut

Biscuits to be available at grocery stores, mass retailers nationwide.

Alyse Thompson

January 25, 2017

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Australian biscuit manufacturer Arnott’s is bringing Tim Tam, its classic chocolate-coated treat, to the United States.

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

Seasonal Candy Trends in a Post-Pandemic World

Seasonal candy continues to drive innovation and growth in the industry, and candymakers are tapping into that potentially more than ever before. While the focus on traditional fall and winter holidays remains strong, candy companies are creating more products for non-traditional celebrations during other times of the years, and they are marketing them in exciting new ways to reach consumers both in-store and online.

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Items Tagged with 'Australian confectionery'

ARTICLES

Nestlé reveals new branding for candy with derogatory names

Nestlé makes the right move in changing derogatory candy names

Barry Callebaut to acquire Australian chocolate manufacturer GKC Foods

Darrell Lea acquires Heritage Fine Chocolates

Tim Tam Australian biscuits to make U.S. debut

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