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Purdys Chocolatier adds to vegan portfolio with new launch
Yumy Candy Co announces roll out at grocery store chain IGA
Purdys Chocolatier says it continues to give vegan chocolate fans what they want: a selection of vegan treats that’s as rich with choice and indulgence as their non-vegan counterparts. Offering a vegan alternative to one of their bestselling flavours: Himalayan Pink
Salt
Caramels, Purdys’ newest plant-based addition is the Vegan Hawaiian Black Salt Caramel. While caramel is usually made with dairy,
Purdys’ new Vegan Hawaiian Black Salt Caramel lets chocolate-lovers indulge in a delicious, chewy caramel made with plant-based ingredients. Customers can also appreciate what’s sprinkled on top: Hawaiian Black Salt. Using a traditional Hawaiian process, this unique salt is made by harvesting sea salt from waters surrounding Hawaiian islands and then infused with activated coconut shell charcoal, giving it the distinct black colour and smoky flavour. Purdys’ Master Chocolatier, Rachel McKinley,
revealed how the company’s beloved original caramel inspired its vegan counterpart: “Purdys caramels have been famous since the very beginning—way back in 1907. I relished the idea of a new vegan caramel that honours our tradition of flavour, texture, and dedication to craft,” said McKinley. “It took time, but we found the right blend of plant-based ingredients to create a new caramel that has the chew and decadence of the original. We topped it with a Hawaiian Black Salt garnish to make the flavour pop—I know our customers are going to love it!” This launch comes after the release of their
Vegan Sweet Georgia Browns earlier this year where they first introduced their vegan caramel. It was met with widespread approval and appreciation from vegan and non-vegan customers alike. And now with this new offering, Purdys continues to accommodate an evolving demographic that prioritises mindful consumption and wellness for themselves as well as the planet. The Vegan Hawaiian Black Salt Caramels are
offered in a box of 16 for $27.00 or a box of 6 for $17.00. Both options are consciously packaged in recyclable kraft paper material.
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The Yumy Candy Company Inc. has announced it will roll out its low- sugar better-for-you confectionery products into IGA, an American chain of grocers that operates in 41 different countries with over 5,000 stores. Established in 1926, IGA has established itself as one of the most successful franchised grocers in the world. Founder and CEO Erica Williams stated: “we are very proud to be launching our Yumy Bears at IGA, one of the world’s leading grocers. The principle of supporting local is one of our core principles and we have had outstanding support from British Columbia and even further in Canada as a whole. As we continue to grow to foreign markets in the coming period, we will continue to carry the principles of customer satisfaction and value moving forward.” With over 194 stores in Canada, IGA has become one of Canada’s leading grocery store chains. IGA is further expanding its model with IGA Extra, which are larger stores and carry a wider variety of general merchandise, more akin to the hypermarket model. They include a pharmacy, large bakery, a bank, a bistro, a post office, and a larger selection of food items. By implementing the IGA Extra model, the company expects a significant increase in customers.
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls agrees deal to supply Claridge’s hotel
Iconic sweet firm Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has agreed a deal to supply one of the world’s most legendary luxury hotels – Claridge’s of London. The boiled sweets, first made in the kitchen of a Victorian terraced house in Wigan in 1898, are still manufactured using the same original recipe and are known around the world. They soon became a local favourite and as their fame spread, so did the slogan “They keep you all aglow”. They will now be packaged in an exclusive Claridge’s tin and
given to guests as a departure gift. At the centre of London’s Mayfair since 1856, Claridge’s embodies grand English style, timeless glamour and impeccable, intuitive and highly tailored service. It is London’s art deco jewel, and home to elegant rooms and suites. During the 1920s it became an English institution; an art deco landmark, loved by movie stars and statesmen, fashion designers and global dignitaries. Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls are made by Wigan-based William Santus
and Co Ltd, a privately-owned traditional sweet company. The ownership has been passed down through the family generations and joint Managing Directors John and Antony Winnard are the great, great nephews of the company’s founder. They said: “We are honoured and delighted to have our sweets
stocked by such a world-famous hotel and hope that this is just the start of a relationship that will see Claridge’s guests from around the world getting the opportunity to enjoy Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls.”
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