Food safety
Focus: Making a century of memories with A.L.Simpkin & Co sweets
As one of a rare breed of traditional British confectionery firms remaining as a family-owned business, A. L. Simpkin & Co is proudly celebrating its centenary. Neill Barston meets the present generation leading the company forward amid challenging times
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UK Food and Drink Federation warns consumers will pay more amid government regulatory moves
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed major concern over a series of government policies that will cost the sector a projected additional £8 billion over the next three years, making product ranges more expensive, reports Neill Barston.
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Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction
The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as among its core goals, reports Neill Barston.
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Government report paves way for UK’s potential global first snacks tax
A UK-government linked National Food Strategy (NFS) report could see the creation of a global first ‘snacks tax’ imposed on manufacturers, increasing the cost of key chocolate and wider confectionery brands, reports Neill Barston.
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Market focus: Twenty Degrees cacao interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine speaks to Leo Palmer, a founder of Twenty Degrees Cacao, a new premium brand business backed by Olam serving the speciality market.
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BDSI highlights key training opportunities for next generation of confectionery specialists
Germany’s confectionery trade association, the BDSI has highlighted a broad range of industry training opportunity available starting from this August, writes, Neill Barston.
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Food and Drink Federation appoints Karen Betts as chief executive
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is set to appoint a new chief executive, Karen Betts, to lead the organisation from 2022, reports Neill Barston
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World Chocolate Day offers a pause for reflection
This latest entry is very much devoted to marking World Chocolate Day, which comes as markets around the globe continue with numerous challenges that have been a feature of our lives for nearly 18 months amid the pandemic.
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Haribo hit by shortage of lorry drivers amid Brexit complications
German-based confectionery group Haribo has confirmed it is experiencing delivery difficulties within the UK due to a shortage of lorry drivers serving the industry, writes Neill Barston.
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Focus: While the confectionery sector remains resilient, barriers to industry recovery still exist
Despite confectionery markets having proved relatively resilient amid the pandemic, notable barriers to recovery remain, as reporter Nicholas Wallace writes
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NCA president John Downs hails key return of 2021’s Sweets and Snacks Expo
The president and CEO of the US National Confectioners Association (NCA), John Downs, has expressed confidence in this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, as the nation continues to celebrate national candy month, reports Neill Barston.
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Preview: Sweets and Snacks Expo 2021
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Carly Schildhaus, public affairs manager of the National Confectioners Association on prospects for the 2021 Sweets and Snacks Expo
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Acma creates sustainable packaging solution for confectionery sector
The Italian-based Acma group has unveiled its latest sustainable paper-based packaging series offering flexible designs for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé’s major health and nutrition review could pave the way for similar sector moves
Among the most notable breaking news stories of the past week has surely been that of Nestlé confirming it is to re-evaluate its health and nutrition strategy, after it emerged that two thirds of its ranges are not considered as being healthy.
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