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About us
Welcome to KinnertonKinnerton Confectionery is a manufacturer of chocolate and novelty confectionery and was established in 1978 to use character merchandising to promote the sales of its chocolate confectionery. In April 2005, Kinnerton was made part of Zetar Plc, a group dedicated to the snack and confectionery industry. Today, with a turnover of £45M we develop an extensive range of seasonal and everyday confectionery from Easter eggs and Advent calendars, to chocolate bars and chocolate miniature figures as well as chocolate and jelly lollipops, processing over 6 thousand tonnes of chocolate every year. Over the years our confectionery ranges have included some of the most well known character names from film, TV and music as well as design led brands. Company StructureThe company is administered over four sites; the London Head Office, structured into teams of Purchasing, Costing, Marketing, Design, Sales and International Sales; the manufacturing plant in Fakenham, Norfolk – a state of the art 125,000 square foot site, Kinnerton Pty in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. and most recently, our Hong Kong office. Through an experienced team of sales people Kinnerton products are sold to major retail partners across the whole of the UK, as well as in major European territories, Australia and Japan. Aside from specialising in licensed confectionery, we also produce a significant range of own brand or private label products for some of the largest retail chains in the UK, Europe and Australia.
Innovation is key to Kinnerton’s ranges and we constantly keep our eye on the market to ensure we keep ahead of the trends. Our purchasing team is experienced in sourcing the best premiums and confectionery from the best suppliers to ensure that creative ideas are brought to life. Allergen Free Chocolate, Naf Nac, and Portion ControlKinnerton is committed to our responsibility as a manufacturer of confectionery aimed at children - whether that’s producing chocolate with the Nut Safety Promise, sourcing jellies and mallows which have No Artificial Flavours and No Artificial Colours (NAFNAC) or addressing children’s health issues with portion controlled products. In 1999, we became the first confectioner to offer chocolate manufactured in a Nut segregated area, pioneering the concepts of a separated factory that keeps nut traces out of all our chocolates, and more recently producing a Nut Free Dairy Free Gluten Free and Egg Free luxury chocolate bar. Kinnerton spent over a million pounds on improving the choice made available to adults and children alike. When out-sourcing for confectionery such as candies, jellies and mallows, we strive to find suppliers that also meet these criteria. Kinnerton Confectionery is also committed to endeavouring to make the majority of its range of everyday products in portion control formats. Our chocolate bars, bags of buttons and lollipops, which forms a substantial part of our everyday range, are largely marketed in portions of less than 30g. We are now selling these products as ‘treats’, to flag to consumers that they should be enjoyed as an addition to a healthy balanced diet. Manufacturing Standards and SafetyOur robust food quality and safety systems have been audited against the British Retail Consortiums “Global Food Standard”. Against this rigorous standard Kinnerton has been certified to the Higher Level, currently the highest level attainable. This standard incorporates detailed requirements for a HACCP system which exceeds those detailed in the General Food Hygiene Regulations. Kinnerton’s HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), food safety system has been developed according to Codex Alimentarius principles, as supported by Campden Chorleywood, a leading Food Science and research institute. Moreover, our factory is audited to standards high enough to meet the requirements of partner companies who we manufacture chocolate on behalf of including Mars, Cadburys, MacDonalds, Marks and Spencer and Tesco. We of course ensure all premiums and toys manufactured for Kinnerton have been risk assessed and comply with the Toy Safety Regulations. This is verified by inspections from our dedicated Quality Assurance team. We also apply the same high standards when sourcing from abroad to ensure that all of our products meet the best level of quality. Working with Kinnerton...If your business is interested in working with an award winning company with proven success and high standards in manufacturing, sourcing, product development and sales, or for more information please contact Kinnerton at n.easter@kinnerton.com or 020 7284 9500.
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Being an established company, for over 25 years Kinnerton has fostered strong relationships with the major licensing houses, and has developed as a well known face in the licensing industry, helping us to secure the acquisition of new licences. This year we again received recognition for our novel concepts and product development and won the 2005 LIMA Product Licensee of the Year - Soft Goods, the 3rd time in 4 years.