BRAND NEWS


SPAR secures full channel exclusive on new Lindt LINDOR Pistachio Bar


SPAR UK has secured a full channel exclusive on the brand-new Lindt LINDOR Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bar. From the 25th June the new product,


priced at £2.50 will be available exclusively at SPAR stores across the UK. The launch represents a significant


opportunity for the convenience channel, as pistachio continues to be one of the most talked-about flavour trends across food and drink. The Lindt LINDOR Pistachio 100g


Sally Newall of Simply Ice Cream named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards


Sally Newall, founder of Simply Ice Cream, has been named a finalist in the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted in the Consumer Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards is as much about the entrepreneur as the business, recognising the people behind the brand and the decisions, resilience and ambition that build companies that last. Known as the Grammys entrepreneurship,


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the Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrate the most exceptional and inspiring business stories across the UK, recognising entrepreneurs from every nation and region for their innovation, impact and resilience. Past winners include the founders


of Simmer Eats, Grenade, ClearScore, Zilch and Unbiased, many of whom were recognised early in their journey. Founded more than 20 years ago in


the heart of the Kent countryside, Simply Ice Cream is a luxury artisan ice cream business renowned for its commitment to quality and traditional production methods. Every batch is still hand-whisked,


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using fresh, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible and partnering with fellow Kent producers to showcase the very best of the county’s food and drink. The business has grown its range


to more than 30 ice cream and sorbet flavours and remains committed to producing clean-label products free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. This dedication to quality has earned Simply Ice Cream more than 34 Great Taste Awards, alongside numerous local and national food and business awards. Today, the brand can be found in more than 450 outlets across London and the South East. Sally Newall, founder of Simply Ice Cream,


said: “Being named a finalist for Consumer Entrepreneur of the Year is incredibly special and something I am immensely proud of. To be recognised alongside such talented entrepreneurs is an honour in itself. This recognition reflects more than 20 years of hard work, resilience and the support of an amazing team, loyal customers and family who have been part of the journey every step of the way.”


Bar brings together a smooth pistachio filling wrapped in the finest milk chocolate, crafted by the Lindt Master Chocolatiers for a premium taste experience. The exclusive will be supported through


SPAR’s Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) (A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, CJ Lang & Son Ltd, Henderson Wholesale Ltd, James Hall & Co. Ltd), ensuring comprehensive national coverage throughout the exclusive window.


Fudge Kitchen announces Chester opening as first new shop in nearly a decade


British confectionery brand, Fudge Kitchen has announced plans to open a new shop in Chester – marking the company’s first new store opening in approximately ten years. The forthcoming Chester store at 6-8 Watergate


Street is scheduled to open in August and represents a significant milestone for the business. It signals a new chapter of growth for the independent brand, which has been delighting visitors across the UK for more than four decades. Located in one of the country’s most vibrant


heritage cities, situated in the UK’s Northwest, Fudge Kitchen Chester will bring the company’s unique blend of live fudge-making demonstrations, artisan confectionery and memorable customer experiences to residents and visitors alike. The opening builds on the success of Fudge


Kitchen’s six established locations in Bath, Canterbury, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Windsor, and York, where the shops have become popular attractions, drawing visitors with the sight, sound and aroma of fresh fudge being crafted by hand in-store throughout the day.


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