Tag "csokoládé"
The World of Gastronomy Once Again Turns Its Eyes to chocoMe – Ten New Awards at the 2025 Great Taste Awards
Hungarian craft chocolate brand chocoMe has once again made its mark on the international scene: at the 2025 Great Taste Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious gastronomic competitions, the...
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Flore Confectionery made its debut with a gold medal at the international chocolate competition
Just eight months after its launch, Hungarian Flore Confectionery has already won a gold medal at the European semi-final of the International Chocolate Awards. The brand, which produces artisanal dragees...
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Finland’s Fazer presses ahead with new chocolate factory
“The investment of approximately €400m is the largest in Fazer’s history and is also significant from a Finnish food industry perspective,” CEO Christoph Vitzthum said Fazer has decided to move...
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Chocolate is getting more expensive, but people still buy it: bright sales, melting profits at Lindt
Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has once again proven this year that sticking to quality is crisis-proof. The company, known for its premium products, achieved double-digit revenue growth in...
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We celebrate World Chocolate Day!
It’s hard, even painful, to imagine a world without chocolate treats. World Chocolate Day is celebrated worldwide on July 7th, paying tribute to the sweet treat that has enchanted millions...
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There are problems on the chocolate front
While we pay more and more for premium chocolates, most cocoa farmers live on less than a dollar a day. The value of the chocolate market is constantly growing, but...
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Hungarian confectionery industry: balancing between challenges and opportunities
In 2024 the winners in volume sales were ice cream (+10%), candy (+4%) and crisps (+6%), according to the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers (MÉSZ). This article is available for...
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They’re queuing for angel hair chocolate ice cream
The first to make ice cream from angel hair chocolate in Hungary was patissier Dávid Jakabfi, a well-known figure in modern Hungarian confectionery. The new dessert is made from punch,...
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Hidden pitfalls of Easter chocolate shopping: 3 warning signs to watch out for
As Easter approaches, store shelves are filled with colorful chocolate bunnies and eggs – and it’s no coincidence that this is the second-largest chocolate-consuming season of the year after Halloween....
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Hefty raw material price hike for chocolates
Domestic chocolate tablet and bar producers continue to keep a watchful eye on world cocoa bean trends. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/4. The price hike...
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Expensive Easter chocolate: we have to dig deeper into our pockets this year too
The Secretary General of the Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association, Gábor Intődy, confirmed that Easter chocolate will continue to become more expensive in 2025, as the increase in raw materials and...
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(HU) Európából látja el Kanadát a Lindt, hogy elkerülje a vámokat
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli will supply chocolate to Canada made in Europe to avoid Canadian tariffs imposed to counter the higher US customs duties imposed by President Donald...
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Valentine’s Day chocolate gift giving has become a luxury
In Belgium, Valentine’s Day chocolates have traditionally symbolized the intensity of love, but this year they are more a testament to the depth of one’s wallet. Due to the soaring...
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KSH: in January, consumer prices exceeded the values of the same month of the previous year by 5.5 percent on average
Compared to January 2024, food prices increased by 6.0 percent, including flour by 43.2, milk by 25.0, eggs by 23.8, cooking oil by 21.5, fruit and vegetable juice by 16.0,...
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Shrinkage inflation affects more and more products
Shrinkage inflation continued in January 2025, with more food and toiletries now available in smaller packages in stores, Portfolio reports. The paper reminds us that the change affects all pre-packaged...
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Milka chocolates will be smaller due to the increase in cocoa prices
Chocolate production is undergoing significant changes worldwide, as the drastic rise in cocoa prices poses new challenges for the industry. Mondelez, the manufacturer of Milka chocolates, has decided to take...
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The difficulties of the chocolate market: price increases, sustainability challenges and new trends
Chocolate has long been one of the most popular sweets, but the global chocolate market is currently facing serious challenges. Rising raw material prices, rising production costs, and sustainability issues...
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Price competition for Dubai chocolate: Lidl explodes with another discount
The Dubai chocolate price war has taken a new turn: Lidl is now offering the popular candy at an even lower price than last week. The discount chain announced on...
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Chocolate boxed assortments and educational toys are top of the list this Christmas holiday season
Boxed assortments and educational toys are expected to be the top sellers for the Christmas holiday season this year as consumers become more selective with purchases according to data analytics...
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An exciting question is how the holiday candy market will develop.
Retailers are facing a difficult situation heading into the holiday season, which is their most important time of the year. So far, it has seemed that the population has been...
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Szaloncukor is getting more expensive: the rise in the price of cocoa beans is also affecting the holiday sweets
The price of szaloncukor which is an essential part of Hungarian Christmas traditions, may increase significantly this year. The popular sweet has been available in stores for weeks, but more...
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Dubai-inspired luxury: Lindt’s limited-edition chocolates are selling for incredible prices on the secondary market
The name of the Lindt chocolate brand sounds familiar to almost every sweet tooth, as the Swiss manufacturer’s products can be found all over the world, including in Hungary. But...
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The price of bananas, chocolate and alcohol may increase due to shortages and strikes
A strike by coastal workers at Eastern and Gulf ports on Tuesday could cause major disruptions to the supply of popular products, causing major concern in the trade sector. Businesses...
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Mars revives iconic Marathon Bar for limited time
Mars Wrigley UK has announced the return of its beloved Marathon chocolate bar (previously known as Snickers) to British supermarket shelves after a 34-year hiatus. The bar will be available...
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KitKat presented its latest promotional film encouraging relaxation
According to KitKat’s international research, many people are used to taking a break during their daily commute, but only 34 percent of those surveyed feel that the time spent in...
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ChocoMe’s newest premium chocolate workshop, ATELIER, has been introduced
chocoMe’s new, innovative workshop, ATELIER, produces world-class “bean to bar” chocolates Budapest’s 13th district. Gábor Mészáros, the company’s founder and chocolatier, personally selects the best cocoa beans from exotic locations...
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Sweet future with cocoa – or without it
On 4 July the Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers hosted a press event in the Mozart Hall of Novotel Budapest City & Budapest Congress Centre. This article is available for...
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Boosted by cocoa
Although the food inflation in Hungary has eased by now, the global cocoa market is still demand-driven. This predicts that the end-of-year festive season’s star sweets, Santa Claus figures, Christmas...
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A new type of sugar-free chocolate is developed from cocoa shells and fruit juice
Swiss scientists have developed a revolutionary method that could change the future of chocolate production. Kim Mishra and his team at the Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) have...
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Crisis on the chocolate market?
At the end of last year, there was a significant increase in the price of chocolate in stores, as the supply could not adequately meet the demand. According to the...
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