Packaging
Focus: Manufacturing businesses face Brexit price hikes and freight delays, Barometer study reveals
Almost two thirds (65%) of small-to-medium manufacturing companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chain since leaving the EU, including companies operating within sweets and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM organisers create online product database for confectionery manufacturers
Following cancellation of this year’s international ISM confectionery event amid the pandemic, its organisers have issued a new product database to help boost manufacturers’ latest ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey unveils latest better-for-you confectionery strategy
The US-based Hershey confectionery business has unveiled major strategies for delivering new solutions in the better-for-you chocolate category, in response to growing consumer demand for healthier options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sustainable packaging move by pladis to remove 80 million trays from landfill annually
Global snacking group pladis has pledged to remove all non-recyclable black plastic and PVDC film from its British ranges by this June, saving 80 million trays from landfill each year, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate names general manager for German and Swiss region
Italian-based Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate has named Herbert Hahnenkamp as its new general manager for the Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) region, writes Neill Barston.
Moo Free Chocolates reports major growth in its vegan chocolate ranges
British-based Moo Free Chocolates has reported a major 300% growth in its online sales in the past year, amid a key spike in demand for vegan ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler delivers key innovations despite results revealing market challenges
The Bühler Group has completed delivery of a number of key technology innovations during the past year, despite challenging global conditions impacting on its annual results, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Welsh-based RMGroup automated packaging systems firm gains industry certified status
The RMGroup UK (Rees Machinery Group), specialising in advanced packaging systems, has been named as the first manufacturer in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ishida sets up webinar on the major sector role for multihead weighing
A new webinar from Ishida is set to explore the vital role that multihead weighing plays in delivering the high speeds and efficiencies within confectionery, snacks and bakery operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Virtual plans for 2021’s World Confectionery Conference gain strong sector approval
Plans for the digitally-based World Confectionery Conference 2021 are fast taking shape, having gained a strong initial industry response to our major online sector showcase.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury Dairy Milk production return to the UK offers highlight amid wider sector tests
For British-based followers of the confectionery world, the breaking news that Cadbury would be bringing back production to the UK was indeed something to be celebrated.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: German confectionery markets face up to loss of key trade shows
The past twelve months have been particularly notable for the universally challenging impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and the German confectionery market has been no exception to that, as Neill Barston reports
Germany highlights dramatic drop in confectionery exports to UK due to covid and Brexit
Germany’s BDSI federal association of the confectionery sector has warned that exports to the UK have been considerably impacted since the end of the Brexit transition period, and further complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability