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Global Halloween celebrations marked by ‘spooktacularly’ fine confectionery treats
Celebrations for this year’s Halloween are getting under way around the world, with considerable enthusiasm for the occasion within the confectionery sector, which is anticipated to perform especially strongly this year with a raft of special spooky creations emerging, writes Neill Barston.
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BDSI and German NGG trade union strike nationwide pay deal following strike action
A key breakthrough has been achieved in an ongoing pay dispute within Germany’s confectionery manufacturing sector being settled, with an upgraded offer accepted by workers in the sector, following industrial action during the past month, reports Neill Barston.
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German confectionery companies experienced major first quarter market pressures, says BDSI
German confectionery manufacturing businesses remain under significant market pressure, with the country’s BDSI trade body revealing a third of medium-sized companies reported financial downturns in the first quarter of 2023, reports Neill Barston.
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BDSI confirms 81% of cocoa sold in Germany is sourced sustainably
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group has confirmed that 81% of cocoa sold in the country is now from sustainable sourcing last year, up 2% on 2021’s figures, as the sector continues progress on transparency policies, writes Neill Barston.
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BDSI reports annual German confectionery sector export growth, in spite of major supply chain issues
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has reported a 6.5% sales volume increase for the nation’s sector, backed by an increase in exports, despite ongoing major energy crisis and significant spikes in ingredients costs, reports Neill Barston.
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BDSI notes significant increase in German vegan ice cream sales
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has highlighted a key rise in vegan ice cream sales, as the ‘veganuary’ movement continues to gain in global popularity, writes Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Choco Tec event delivers key confectionery sector insights
After a four year wait to return in its traditional live format, Choco Tec proceeded in Cologne with a strong and dynamic assessment of chocolate and wider global sweets and snacks markets, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive video: Choco Tec 2022 event review
This year’s Choco Tec event in Cologne, Germany, attracted a key global audience from across the chocolate and wider confectionery sector to discuss major trends and areas of development for the industry.
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Record Santa production levels may offer hope for an under-pressure German confectionery sector
This past week, it has been encouraging to learn that despite major challenges facing the German confectionery sector, as much as any other around the world, there was some festive cheer in the news that a record number of chocolate Santas have been crafted in the country.
German confectionery market offers a glimmer of Christmas cheer with increased volume of chocolate Santas
An increased grand annual total of 169 million chocolate Santas have been made this season by the Germany confectionery sector, despite the industry being hit by major energy crisis and inflationary challenges, writes Neill Barston.
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BDSI raises fears over EU ingredients origins laws placing ‘unsolvable problems’ on confectionery firms
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has expressed major concerns over EU plans to require origin identification for all ingredients under proposed ‘Food information ordinance’ legislation being put forward, reports Neill Barston.
BDSI warns of Christmas confectionery sector labour crisis, amid soaring energy costs
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned of major sector labour shortages and ‘existential worries’ for the Christmas season, as the industry remains under threat from mounting inflation pressures, writes Neill Barston.
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BDSI warning over cocoa grinding volumes amid ongoing energy crisis
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade association has confirmed that cocoa grinding levels have reduced by 4.7% to 103,532 tonnes in third quarter of 2022, as market conditions remain considerably challenging, reports Neill Barston.
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Troubling times in Germany, as BDSI reveals extent of country’s confectionery crisis
Emerging news from Germany that businesses in the confectionery sector face the prospect of crippling 750 per cent energy bill rises next year is indeed a particularly disturbing development.