Regulatory
Making the most of tax incentives for confectionery sector investment
Dr Peter Beavis PhD CSci, chemist and chocolate scientist at ForrestBrown, examines how confectionery companies can make the most of tax incentives
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
First Global Sugar Summit addresses industry challenges
The first Global Sugar Summit launches in London on March 27, and will address the challenges across the sugar supply chain today.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bell Flavors and Fragrances delivers 30% reduced sugar application for bakery
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has launched its REDsugar functional taste solution designed for sugar reduction within a number of markets including bakery and ice cream product applications.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Mondelēz International confirms its Cocoa and Forests Initiative sustainability goals
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has set out its plans to protect and restore forests in cocoa-growing regions, in an effort to secure a sustainable future for cocoa by making farms more resilient to climate change.
Barry Callebaut moves towards complete traceability of cocoa supplies in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it has established 100% farm traceability of its direct cocoa supply chain within Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire that are considered at risk of sourcing from protected forest areas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Renewed sector warnings as Brexit date draws near
With the clock rapidly ticking down on the UK’s planned departure from the EU, confectionery, ingredients and firms across the food sector have warned of major problems on the horizon. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Herma invests €20 million developing new labelling systems facility
German-based Herma has invested €20 million into the creation of a new labelling machine and label applicator facility at its headquarters in Filderstadt near Stuttgart.
Healthier options and business sustainability key topics for Campden BRI seminar
Major topics of expanding healthy products and delivering core business sustainability goals within the bakery market are among the key subjects for Campden BRI’s latest UK seminar taking place on May 23.
Godiva confirms global expansion move with partial sale of Asian businesses
The Belgian-founded Godiva Chocolatier confectionery group is to sell part of its Asian assets to MBK Partners as part of a wider global expansion plan for the business for an undisclosed sum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Waitrose confirms commitment to 100% own brand Fairtrade confectionery
UK supermarket retailer Waitrose and Partners has confirmed that it is committed to making all cocoa in its own brand confectionery 100% Fairtrade by the end of 2019.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation calls on government to support its key annual goals
The Fairtrade Foundation’s is delivering a new campaign calling on the UK Government and companies to ensure cocoa farmers earn living incomes by 2030 in line with the UN’s Global Goals to end poverty.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
ABICAB president projects positive outlook for Brazilian confectionery market
Ubiracy Fonsêca, president of ABICAB, the Brazilian Chocolate, Peanuts and Candies Industry Association, has projected a positive outlook for 2019’s national confectionery market. Neill Barston meets him at ISM to discuss the fast-growing confectionery sector
MacPac to unveil breakthrough recyclable material at Packaging Innovations
Packaging business Macpac is releasing what it believes could prove a significant breakthrough material for use in sectors including confectionery, known as Breakdown PET.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Coca-Cola HBC confirms €260 million deal for Serbian Bambi confectionery
Swiss bottling business Coca‑Cola HBC has enhanced its portfolio with a €260 million acquisition deal for Bambi, a leading Serbian confectionery company.