Cocoa & chocolate
Ferrero pledges enhanced focus on racial inclusivity in response to Black Lives Matter
The CEO of the US division of Ferrero, Paul Chibe, has spoken of the company’s stance on the importance of racial equality in the wake of the Black Lives Matter campaign that has taken off around the world following the death of George Floyd in America earlier this summer, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pecan Deluxe Candy gains double A safety grade from British Retail Consortium
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe, which specialises in inclusions for confectionery and snacks has confirmed that it has gained a double A grade from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) global standard for food safety within its operations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz creates spooky seasonal treats for key Halloween market
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has unveiled a new autumn product campaign for the 2020 Halloween period with a series of suitably spooky treats geared around what has become one of its key annual trading periods.
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Ensuring production line equipment safety remains a core consideration
Despite the best efforts of manufacturing companies, problems with product quality can and do occur that can potentially have both reputational and financial consequences. Batch monitoring and recording can help to ensure that, in the event of a problem, the affected products can be quickly identified, and measures taken to pinpoint and rectify the root […]
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley confectionery appoints global chief growth officer
US-headquartered Mars Wrigley has confirmed the appointment of Cathryn Sleight to the newly expanded role of Global Chief Growth Officer after joining the business last year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
GEA targets major operating efficiencies with bag emptying line
Equipment and systems business GEA has released its latest bag emptying range that has been devised to efficiently open and discharges 25kg bags of powdered ingredients into food production lines automatically.
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Volpak unveils latest remote factory acceptance testing systems
An advanced live remote factory acceptance testing system has been unveiled by Barcelona-based Volpak, which has been developed following a spike in demand for remote assistance tools for equipment including within the confectionery and bakery sector.
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Manufacturing Barometer points the way to recovery for UK sector
The UK’s Latest Manufacturing Barometer reveals a more upbeat picture as the sector begins to emerge from lockdown, but as the national study notes, there is still a long way to go with challenging economic times ahead
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mayku research reveals booming British artisan confectionery sector
UK-wide research from desktop factory Mayku has revealed an increase in artisan chocolate making during coronavirus pandemic quarantine conditions, in a British market Mondelēz International has put at over £5.3 billion.
Nestlé reports organic growth amid challenging pandemic conditions
Nestlé has reported a pattern of 2.8% organic growth in its six-month financial trading figures, yet despite a positive start to the year, its sales revenues fell for the period as the business adjusted to operating in testing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
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BDSI welcomes German government commitment on sustainable palm oil supplies
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed a key political commitment from the country’s federal government on ensuring greater levels of sustainable palm oil supplies, reports Neill Barston
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SweeGen gains approval for its key stevia-based confectionery ingredient
US-based sugar reduction solutions company SweeGen has confirmed that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved its Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive for use in markets including for gummies and chocolate.
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Striving for artisan chocolate excellence despite testing pandemic conditions
As one of the UK’s most notable artisan chocolatiers, Paul A Young has been an extremely busy man despite lockdown. Neill Barston speaks to him about how he has coped amid the pandemic, key trends he’s seen and his view on where the sector is heading
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Mondelēz International results impacted by ongoing pandemic conditions
Mondelēz International has released its latest quarterly figures that have produced revenues of $5.9 billion, a dip of 2.5% which it attributed to unfavourable currency impacts, as well as ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus crisis, reports Neill Barston.
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