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Going Natural
01/06/2008
Gourmet Candy are pleased to advised customers that we are continuing to source candy that only contains natural colours and flavours. The vast majority of our products from our Jelly, Gummy and Mallow ranges now fall within this category






Important News Alert
23/05/2008
The Company is pleased to confirm with immediate effect James Wolfe has been promoted to Commercial Director, along with Mark Osborne to Operations Director.
Tracey Thomas who was recently promoted to head up the sales team at the Gourmet Candy Company, for both the Domestic and International markets will become the new Sales Director.
The Board at The Gourmet Candy Company feel this was an essential move to continue not only the growth of the business but to strengthen the senior Management within the Company to cope with the ever increasing demands of a dynamically moving business.
James, Mark and Tracey bring to the table many years of experience not only within GCC but in other Food Companies and over the past few months have recruited key staff to feel roles that will ensure we continue to offer our clients both innovative products and an exceptional level of service.
Should you wish to contact them please telephone or e mail:
jwolfe@gourmetcandycompany.com, mosborne@gourmetcandycompany.com, tthomas@gourmetcandycompany.com





Speciality and Fine Food Fair London - Sept 7-9 2008
11/05/2008
Both Gourmet Candy and Lomer will have stands at this years show (stands and respectively)
The Speciality and Fine Food Fair London is dedicated to the world of high quality, first class food and drink.
The event offers a diverse display of local, regional and innovative products of strictly specialist calibre for buyers to discover, touch and taste in the centre of London, making this a truly unique, must attend event.
To register on Line and find out more about the show click here






Cotswold Fayre
29/04/2008
We are pleased to confirm that Cotswold Fayre will be stocking a selection of seasonal offerings from both the Van Lauren and Lomer ranges.
Cotswold Fayre supply over 1000 customers - mainly farm shops, delicatessens, garden centres, cafes, gift shops and restaurants with around 1,500 product lines. We are delighted to be working with them and look forward to developing our trading relationship throughout 2008 and beyond.






Lings Turkish Delight, Traditional Fruit Slices and Ginger
12/04/2008
We are pleased to announce that Lings Turkish Delight, Traditional Fruit Slices and Ginger products are to be re launched later in the year with a complete new look.
In addition to the rebranding the Turkish Delight has gone back to the original 1922 recipe when the product was 1st introduced to the UK.
Please see our Brands page for further details.






Real Chocolat of France - le chocolat organique fait en France
21/03/2008
We are pleased to confirm a new trading partner, Real Chocolat of France, manufacturers of Organic Chocolate Bars. The range is due to launch in August and will continue to strengthen our position as a supplier of Luxury Confectionery Brands. The manufacturer is about to open a new factory to ensure capacity is maintained since demand for the product in 2007 far outweighed the capacity. Sophie Mayer Export manger for Real Chocolate recently visited Gourmet Candy and despite considerable interest in their product range from many UK Companies felt Gourmet Candy were well placed and to deliver the right results in the coming years.







Fun Stuff
21/03/2008
Well done to Clare who won a bottle of Vodka for getting the first order from our new summer range. Clare went beyond the call of duty over the last few days , often staying late into the night but as the sun came out earlier this week she saw the opportunity and pounced - If you would like to see our new and exciting summer range please download our catalogue






Special offer
14/03/2008








Important News Alert
13/03/2008

The Company is pleased to confirm with immediate effect Tracey Thomas has been promoted to head up the sales team at the Gourmet Candy Company, for both the Domestic and International markets.
Tracey is going to take on full responsibility for all aspects of sales for all brands current and future including the 10 strong sales force.
Please feel free to contact Tracey at tthomas@gourmetcandycompany.com
Tracey has considerable experience not only at Gourmet Candy but previous to that she worked on both the Sales and Manufacturing side for Frederick J Lings.





Back on the Shelf
29/02/2008


We are pleased to advise that production is due to commence on Duchy fudge during April and we anticipate having stocks towards the end of the month.
Please call for further information





Route 29 Comes to the UK
19/02/2008


They don't make 'em like they used to.
There's too much truth in that statement, but thankfully, not when it comes to Route 29. Real old fashioned Candy how it should taste.
Try their Cherry Chocolate Bar, a classic tradtion that's hard to beat, Tart Cherries mixed with creamy milk chocolate wrapped in foil, take it home if you can get it that far!
See the full range at www.route29napa.com
Available exclusively at Selfridges from mid April onwards. General sales release 1st August 2008.





We now Distribute Danucci Gourmet Chocolates
17/02/2008


Danucci chocolates are individually crafted by Artisan Chocolatiers and are especially designed for chocolate-lovers. A range of intensely flavoured, perfectly blended smooth Ganaches and pralines that tempt with their shape, their texture, their aroma and, of course, their taste.

Michelle Lowth is a chocolatier, trained in the Callebaut Chocolate Academy. she has a passion for chocolate passed down from her Grandparents with whom she spent many a hot and long summer holiday on thier estate in the South of Italy.

Michelle established Danucci on a simple but strong guiding philosophy: to create the finest gourmet chocolates and not to compromise on anything.

Danucci Chocolates will be available for general sale from 1st September 2008





We are pleased to annonce the launch of the new Candykits range
05/02/2008


The Candykits range consists of confectionery that is either interactive such as 'Decorate your Gingerbread Man', 'Decorate your eggs' or fun candy to eat such as Mallow Kebabs and Lollipops made by sweet people !
Candykits is due to launch in the UK on 1st September 2008





Katherine Jenkins at the Royal Variety last year
22/01/2008


The Welsh Opera Singer Katherine Jenkins enjoys Jessica Walker Chocolate



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