Cocoa & chocolate
Wolfgang Confectioners confirms major US site expansion
US-based Wolfgang Confectioners has made a major investment in its production facilities after delivering a 78,000-square foot expansion to their confection manufacturing facility in Loganville, PA.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Carle & Montanari-OPM and CM-FIMA becomes part of Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate
Italian equipment group Carle & Montanari-OPM and CM-FIMA is to become part of a new division of its parent business, which will be known as Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Final countdown for iba international trade event in Munich
With more than 1,300 exhibitors expected to visit Munich, Germany, for iba, this year’s event is attracting a huge level of interest. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to project manager Claudia Weidner
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury offers a human charging point Boost to city residents
City residents in London, UK, were given an afternoon re-energising lift with a free bar of chocolate as part of a million-pound ‘human charging point’ campaign for Cadbury Boost bars.
Tough tariffs for US confectionery as America increases taxes on Canada
With events within global trade moving at an exceptionally fast pace amid tariff showdowns between the US and China, we round-up some of the key issues affecting confectionery. Keith Nuthall reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Paramount Retail group completes Crawford and Tilley confectionery deal
The UK-based Paramount Retail Group has confirmed the acquisition of sweets firm Crawford & Tilley, which will join a portfolio of businesses that includes confectioners Bristows of Devon.
ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Optimism for confectionery market growth to 2022
With reports forecasting growth for the confectionery sector of more than 3% per year until 2022, there appears to be revived optimism within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets in the City moves up a gear with Lord Alan Sugar
Claiming victory on the Apprentice reality TV show offered a huge boost to Sarah Lynn, owner of Sweets in the City, who is taking her business to new heights. Neill Barston speaks to her ahead of a major product launch this autumn Gaining the chance to set up in business with one of the […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Mondelēz International makes gains on key sustainability targets
Mondelēz International has reported key progress against its 2020 goals on sustainable sourcing of cocoa, palm oil sourcing and product development.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global bake-off challenge set for iba trade fair
Some of the most skilled artisans in the world will be competing in the UIBC-Cup of Bakers held at this year’s iba trade fair in Munich, Germany this month
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Bunge Loders Croklaan moves to deliver palm oil improvements
Bunge Loders Croklaan, specialists in oils and fats supplied to industry including the confectionery sector, has confirmed its palm oil food portfolio is being delivered with low 3-MCPDE, ahead of EU legislation planned on the use of such compounds.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Market studies project confectionery sector growth to 2022
The global confectionery market has been forecast to rise to a total of $230.9 billion by 2022, at a rate of 3.7% annual growth, according to industry analysis.
GSR expands its Italian cocoa press series
Though competition within the confectionery equipment market remains strong, Italy’s GSR Cocoa Machinery has stuck to its founding principles of focusing on quality and durability to deliver its latest range of cocoa presses. Neill Barston reports on its ongoing development
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability