Regulatory
Looming major job cuts and supply chain uncertainty underline significant industry tests
The news within the past week that Barry Callebaut intends to cut up to 2,500 jobs from its global workforce is something that should not be considered lightly, and serves to underline just how challenging conditions in the market actually are right now.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
CIUS sugar group calls for EU support continuing sugar supplies from Ukraine
CIUS, the European sugar users industry organisation, has urged the EU to re-examine recommendations that could threaten present levels of sugar imports from Ukraine, as the region continues to grapple with a deficit of supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive: Probat Group strikes major deal to acquire Royal Duyvis Wiener
Probat has confirmed a major industry acquisition in buying Netherlands-based equipment business Royal Duyvis Wiener, as it moves to expand its specialisms in cocoa and chocolate processing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade joins social justice groups seeking to reform European Green Deal into global policy
A collective including social justice movement Solidar, the Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO), Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) have called upon EU leaders to transform the European Green Deal on environmental legislation to provide increased support for farming communities, writes Neill Barston.
UK’s FDF says small businesses raise ‘cautious optimism’ for 2024, despite major challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has revealed that sector businesses, including within confectionery and snacks, have expressed cautious optimism about the year, ahead, though conditions remain fragile, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut prepares to cut up to 2,500 jobs over 18 months
Barry Callebaut has revealed plans to shed around 2,500 jobs from its global workforce over the next 18 months, as it undergoes a period of major structural re-organisation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Executive board of Beneo strengthened with new key member
Functional ingredients business, Beneo, has confirmed that Dr Mike Eberle has joined its ranks as a member of the globally-focused company’s executive board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI raises fears over rapid cocoa price rises impacting confectionery markets
The German confectionery trade body, BDSI, has expressed fears over the rapidly accelerating price of cocoa, which is impacting on stock availability for chocolate manufacturers in the country and across Europe, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference plans coming together for 2024 event
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference 2024 edition are now starting to gather momentum once again, with Brussels set to once again host the key industry event this autumn.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Extended review of ISM & ProSweets 2024
This year’s ProSweets and ISM events in Cologne offered up some key highlights, as editor Neill Barston discovers reporting on the two major shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate set to unveil protein and organic ranges at Expo West
Colombian premium brand Luker Chocolate has unveiled several key new capabilities that will debut at Expo West 2024 next month, including protein-enhanced confectionery options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s Easter basket brimming with new offerings
US confectionery group Hershey is offering up a host of Easter treats across its portfolio, including innovations in the form of new Reese’s Peanut Butter Mini Eggs, KitKat special edition lemon flavour, and Cadbury Caramello Miniatures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spain’s Chocolates Valor makes major sustainable packaging move
Spanish headquartered Chocolates Valor has reported a sustainability success with converting packaging for part of its cocoa products to Sonoco’s environmentally friendly recyclable Greencan solution, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle’s annual revenues hit by weaker consumer demand
The global Tate & Lyle Plc group has released its latest trading update for the year ending March 2024, with the business impacted by challenging conditions as revenue fell 4% year-on-year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability