Tag "csokoládé"
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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Nestlé introduces sustainably sourced chocolate brand
The confectionery offering, which uses cocoa certified by the Rainforest Alliance, will be available in airports around the world. Nestlé is launching Sustainably Sourced chocolates, the food and beverage giant said in a...
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The legendary chocolate factory closes
Salzburg Schokolade, a confectionery factory with a long history, has announced that it will close its doors for good at the end of the year. The reason behind the decision...
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Arla Foods to launch Milka chocolate milk with Mondelez
Milka chocolate milk will be launched in Germany, Austria and Poland next month. Danish dairy group Arla Foods has struck a licencing deal with US confectionery giant Mondelez International to...
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The Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers awarded a special snack innovation
On May 23, 2023, the Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers Association awarded the Sweet Innovation Award to Aloha Ltd., the manufacturer of Csinta fruit snacks, for their new line of chocolate-covered dried...
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The price of cocoa has shot up, and it will soon be felt in retail as well
Cocoa prices on the international market have made huge jumps in the past period, which will soon be felt by consumers in the rise of retail prices. Cocoa prices, reaching...
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Cocoa and sugar price increases: what can we expect in stores before Easter?
In recent months, the price of cocoa and sugar on the international markets has risen significantly, the main reason for which is the problems occurring in the production areas, say...
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Association of Hungarian Confectionery Manufacturers: there are challenges in the market
The bite of last year’s inflation also left a deep mark on the confectionery market. While the size of the market increased by 23 percent year-on-year to HUF 381 billion...
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Lindt & Sprüngli And Italian Artisans Close To Chocolate Truce
The long-standing chocolate dispute between Swiss giant Lindt & Sprüngli and Italian artisan chocolatiers is nearing a resolution. A potential deal, brokered by Italy’s Piedmont Region, will pave the way...
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Nébih: Out of 21 chocolate-flavored protein powders, 20 products did not meet the labeling requirements
20 products out of 21 chocolate-flavored protein powders did not fully meet the labeling requirements, there were also problems with the protein, amino acid and sweetener content, as well as...
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