Regulatory
Exports slow as Brexit confusion continues
While it was encouraging to see the latest figures from the Food and Drink Federation reveal that confectionery, and in particular chocolate, remained the UK’s second largest sector export, the results revealed British trade had slowed notably.
Retailers urged not to sell Easter Eggs so early
It’s not uncommon to see Easter eggs go on sale in the first week’s of January, and a public health body has said this is too early, causing unnecessary temptation and fueling the country’s obesity ‘epidemic’.
Mars announces actions toward deforestation-free cocoa supply chain
Mars Wrigley last week launched new commitments to preserve the planet’s forests, following the release of the company’s strategy to drive towards a sustainable, fully traceable cocoa supply chain by 2025.
Swiss chocolate market grows 1% annually, despite challenging market conditions
Chocosuisse, the association of swiss chocolate manufacturers, has reported that the country’s overall sales for 2018 rose by 1% to 1.75 billion Swiss Francs, despite challenging trading and political conditions impacting on results.
Bristows of Devon and Crawford & Tilley rebrand as The Great British Confectionery Group
The Paramount Group, owners of Bristows of Devon and Crawford & Tilley, have confirmed the two classic British confectionery companies will be brought together and known as the Great British Confectionery Group.
Flavours and fragrances group sets out corporate responsibility plans
US-based Bell Flavors and Fragrances has confirmed its corporate responsibility strategy for 2019 across its operations, including within the confectionery sector.
Gerhard Schubert receives Smeta ethical trading certification
Packaging equipment specialist Gerhard Schubert has successfully passed the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit and received Smeta certification, recognising its socially responsible approach to its business operations.
Bühler joins global ranks of the World Council for Sustainable Development
Swiss-headquartered Bühler has confirmed it has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), a global network of businesses focused on providing populations with food and mobility solutions.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation reveals concerns over ‘no deal’ Brexit tariffs
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed concern over government plans announced surrounding the prospect of trade tariffs altering rapidly under a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario.
Education programme at IBIE
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo, set for September 7-11, 2019, has announced its largest education program to date, with more than 100 sessions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey Company has joined major confectionery businesses for Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The US-based Hershey Company has joined other major confectionery groups in confirming action plans to protect forests and restore forest cover in the cocoa growing regions in West Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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