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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Former Miss HK Grace Chan eyes Malaysia for chocolate brand launch, with actor-hubby Kevin Cheng as possible opening guest
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Former Miss Hong Kong Grace Chan is keen to bring her own chocolate line to Malaysia. The 34-year-old, who is also an actress and TV host, recently launched her premium chocolate brand, Dulce Vida, in April this year, in collaboration with Miss Marble Bakery's founder Fafa. According to their official website, all of the Dulce Vida chocolate and sweets are made with low sugar content using high-quality ingredients. They also have an array of selections such as pistachio dark chocolate bars, chocolate moon cake set, sea salt caramel pretzel dark chocolate bars as well as passion fruit jasmine chocolate beans. Chan, who was attending the grand opening of the famous Hong Kong rice noodle outlet Tamjai Mixian at Sunway Pyramid, was accompanied by her husband Kevin Cheng, a well-known TVB actor and singer. 'I recently started my own chocolate brand and I'm really hoping to bring it to Malaysia, so you guys can try it too. 'Because I really love desserts and I love sweets and you can get to see a different side of Grace, the businesswoman side,' Chan said. Chan added that she would also love for her husband to be her opening guest if she ever opened a shop here. Chan and her husband were invited as guest artists for the opening of the first Tamjai Mixian's Malaysia outlet. Both were greeted by around 100 local fans who had gathered for the meet-and-greet session. This wasn't the first time the Hong Kong power couple had been invited as guest artists — back in March, they also attended the launch of a health spa at Sunway Pyramid.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sweet lovers race to Poundland for new Haribo packets scanning for just £1
FANS of treats are rushing to Poundland to buy new Haribo packets that are on sale for just £1. Sweet-toothed shoppers are scrambling to taste the unusual flavour at the discount retailer. 1 The news about Haribo Fruit Rotella's launch at Poundland was shared on the Facebook page Food Finds UK - and got a lot of attention. Posting the picture of the new treat, one fan wrote: "Haribo Fruit Rotella!! Spotted in Poundland for £1.00!" The announcement sent fans wild, and fans are now rushing to grab their own packs. It comes just days after more new flavours of Haribo sweets hit the shelves in Lidl - and shoppers are loving them. At only £1.39, the packs feature flavours inspired by the wizarding world of harry Potter - including Butterbeer, green apple from the Forbidden Forest and Dumbledore's favourite lemon drops. The themed sweets come shaped like characters, creatures and symbols from the movie series. price of its iconic share bags to just 29p. Some of the bags spotted include fan-favourites like Giant Strawberries and Supermix – both popular choices among sweet-toothed Brits. Some shoppers are even turning to social media to show off their haul, with one uploading a photo of their trolley packed full of sweets, captioned: 'Don't judge me.' The sweet offer follows more good news for Haribo lovers. The brand recently launched a brand new Berry Clouds flavour, made up of triple-layer foam gummi sweets in fun, cloud-like shapes and flavours like blueberry, wildberry and strawberry. Meanwhile, Haribo has also just opened its first stand-alone store in Scotland. The shop, located in Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre, is the brand's 12th in the UK and offers more than 30 sweet varieties from both HARIBO and MAOAM. Visitors can build their own mix from a giant Pick Your Mix station, buy exclusive global flavours, and even snap selfies with fun photo ops inside the colourful shop. Rebecca Fox, Head of Retail at Haribo UK, said: 'We're so excited to be opening our first HARIBO retail store in Scotland.' With bargain share bags, new flavours, themed sweets, and a shiny new shop, it's a good time to be a Haribo fan.
NHK
7 days ago
- Business
- NHK
Higher cocoa prices spur sweet innovation
Chocolate makers are facing tough times amid rising costs. Now some are going beyond the bean to find new ways of making sweets at palatable prices.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rare part of Bury's confectionery history brought 'home' by borough man
A rare part of Bury's manufacturing history has been brought back to the town after a chance sighting. Bensons Confectionery Ltd was once one of the biggest employers in Bury, manufacturing sweet treats to be imported all over the world. Based in Huntley Mount Road, the firm was later taken over by Barker & Dobson and eventually closed its doors for good in 1989. With its bright red exterior and slogan, "something good from Bury", emblazed across the front, the company's distinctive ERF (Edwin Richard Foden) vans transported its famous sweets and toffees up and down the country for decades. When Martin Lowe, 50, from Bury, got word from a friend around five years ago that one of the trucks was parked on a driveway in Wakefield, he knew he had to have a look. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. The mechanic made the drive to Yorkshire and knocked on the door. After failing to negotiate a sale with the owner, who was intending to 'cut it up and make it into a camper van', he put the truck out of his mind. That was until he got a call a few weeks ago to see if he still wanted to buy it. Martin jumped at the chance and set to work bringing the truck back "home" to Bury. Martin, who owns Heap Bridge MOT centre with his wife, Nicola Lowe, 39, said: 'It needs some work but it's good to be able to bring it back to the area. 'It's a heritage piece and our customers have already been sharing their memories with us. People seem to like it!' One customer shared with Nicola that her and her husband had met while working at the old Bensons factory. Another customer who also used to work at Bensons told Martin how he used to drive the vans from one side of the factory to the other. Nicola added: 'When he [Martin] first told me he was looking at buying another truck, I thought, 'not another one!'" After learning more about the history, she understood why Martin was so enthusiastic about his new purchase, which now sits proudly in the MOT centre on Heap Brow. READ NEXT: The 'true hidden gem' borough restaurant named best in region by top foodie guide READ NEXT: Bury gets ready to host 'bigger and better' food festival for second year It is believed that the truck is only one of two surviving vehicles from the Bensons former seven-strong fleet, making it a rare part of the town's history, and is still roadworthy - despite only reaching top speeds of around 35 miles per hour. Martin's new purchase was first supplied in 1959, with bodywork carried out by J.H Jennings and Sons Ltd and its original reg number - KEN 623 – still intact. The truck was working under Bensons until 1978 when it was purchased by travelling showmen and found a new life at the fair until 1981. It then lay dormant until 1994 when it was partially restored.
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Iconic bags of sweets scanning at Home Bargains tills for just 29p as shoppers scream ‘time to stock up!'
HARIBO fans are buzzing after Home Bargains slashed the price of its iconic share bags to just 29p — and shoppers are rushing to grab them. 4 4 The announcement sent fans wild, with one excited shopper commenting: 'That's cheap.' Another wrote: 'Time to stock up for work.' A third joked: 'Sorry, no way I'd share,' while others tagged their mates to spread the word. Normally priced at more than triple that, the discount is seen as the perfect excuse to load up the cupboards – whether it's for the kids, the office, or a late-night treat. Some of the bags spotted include fan-favourites like Giant Strawberries and Supermix – both popular choices among sweet-toothed Brits. Some shoppers are even turning to social media to show off their haul, with one uploading a photo of their trolley packed full of sweets, captioned: 'Don't judge me.' The sweet offer follows more good news for Haribo lovers. The brand recently launched a brand new Berry Clouds flavour, made up of triple-layer foam gummi sweets in fun, cloud-like shapes and flavours like blueberry, wildberry and strawberry. The 650g packs are perfect for sharing and come as part of Haribo's exclusive travel range. There's a drawing lurking in this picture of sweets - so can YOU work out which bit isn't real? The resealable packaging makes it easier to snack on the go or save some for later – though fans admit they rarely last that long. Elisa Fontana, Haribo's Director of Marketing, said: 'We are pleased to present this exciting new innovation and product launch that further strengthens our support to our retail partners. "Berry Clouds was developed in direct response to consumer feedback.' Punters have praised the new flavour. 'These are banging,' one fan raved, while another added: 'I need to try these!' Haribo's recent push for innovation started in 2020 and has already earned major awards, including the US Consumer Survey of Product Innovation in 2022. There's more magic in store for fans, too. The sweet brand has dropped limited-edition Harry Potter gummies at Lidl – and they're proving just as popular. At only £1.39, the packs feature flavours inspired by the wizarding world, including Butterbeer, green apple from the Forbidden Forest and Dumbledore's favourite lemon drops. The themed sweets come shaped like characters, creatures and symbols from the beloved books, making them a hit with both kids and grown-up fans. Meanwhile, Haribo has also just opened its first stand-alone store in Scotland. The shop, located in Glasgow's Silverburn Shopping Centre, is the brand's 12th in the UK and offers more than 30 sweet varieties from both HARIBO and MAOAM. Visitors can build their own mix from a giant Pick Your Mix station, buy exclusive global flavours, and even snap selfies with fun photo ops inside the colourful shop. Rebecca Fox, Head of Retail at Haribo UK, said: 'We're so excited to be opening our first HARIBO retail store in Scotland.' With bargain share bags, new flavours, themed sweets, and a shiny new shop, it's a good time to be a Haribo fan. 4
