Barry Callebaut
Payment increases to Ivory Coast cocoa farmers offer industry hope
The past couple of years have seen corporate agendas dominated by initiatives aimed at addressing major issues within the cocoa supply chain.
Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importance
During the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues.
Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Russian confectionery business
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its programme of expansion with acquisition of Inforum, a Russian-based major brand chocolate producer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
iba attracts a wealth of global confectionery and bakery innovations
An array of colourful bakery and confectionery, creative solutions and key equipment developments formed the major elements of the latest iba event in Germany. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Burton’s UK chocolate manufacturing
The Barry Callebaut group has confirmed a deal with the UK’s Burton’s Biscuit Company for its manufacturing facilities in Moreton, Wirral, near Liverpool.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut completes major $30 million investment in north American facilities
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, has completed several expansion investments totalling $30 million in three of its North American facilities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Optimism for confectionery market growth to 2022
With reports forecasting growth for the confectionery sector of more than 3% per year until 2022, there appears to be revived optimism within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Market studies project confectionery sector growth to 2022
The global confectionery market has been forecast to rise to a total of $230.9 billion by 2022, at a rate of 3.7% annual growth, according to industry analysis.
The universal appeal of confectionery
This week’s confectionery dispatch from myself will be short, but hopefully sweet, with production deadlines looming for our next magazine.
The second wave of ruby chocolate makes its mark
This week has seen the arrival of a new ruby flavouring from Synergy, which represents the first major alternative launch since Barry Callebaut’s original ruby chocolate release last year.
Brightest young global confectionery talent to compete at iba
An array of young industry talent from around the world will be competing at the Junior world championship of confectioners, being held at iba in Munich, Germany, for the first time.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Unveiling one of the tastiest roles in global confectionery
One of the most popular job adverts in Europe over the past week must surely have been Ferrero’s call for 60 taste testers at its facilities in northern Italy.
KitKat trademark case set to return to the court of appeal
Nestlé’s latest bid to gain a trademark on the shape of Kit Kat’s four-fingered shape has suffered a setback, as the European Court of Appeal failed to uphold its claim yesterday.
European Cocoa Association praises historic EU trade deal with Japan
The European Cocoa Association has welcomed an economic partnership agreement between the EU and Japan as offering a valuable mutual trade boost.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability