Pladis
pladis confirms plans for 468 job losses and closure of Tollcross Glasgow site
A total of 468 jobs at snack group pladis’s Tollcross production site in Glasgow have been put at risk, with the site slated to close as part of company restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
WCF welcomes latest Ghana sector agreement tackling deforestation
A key step towards tackling deforestation in Ghana’s core cocoa growing regions has been made, as authorities sign an agreement with industry to accelerate combined conservation and restoration measures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Placing sustainability at the heart of manufacturing operations
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has placed sustainability firmly in the sector’s limelight, as Neill Barston discovered addressing the issue and speaking exclusively to Syntegon Technology about it environmental focus
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Pladis annual biscuit review sees 2020 sales rise despite pandemic
The 2020 annual UK biscuit market review from pladis has revealed further overall market growth of 7.2% for the category, to £2.96 billion, despite pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
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Sustainable packaging move by pladis to remove 80 million trays from landfill annually
Global snacking group pladis has pledged to remove all non-recyclable black plastic and PVDC film from its British ranges by this June, saving 80 million trays from landfill each year, reports Neill Barston.
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Global snacking group pladis agrees new London headquarters
Global snacking group pladis has revealed plans for establishing a new headquarters this summer in Chiswick, west London, UK, after 21 years at its present base in Hayes, Middlesex, writes Neill Barston.
pladis launches multi-million ad campaign for McVitie’s brand
UK-headquartered snacking brand pladis has just launched a key £3 million campaign, ‘Too Good Not to Share’, for its bestselling McVitie’s biscuit brand.
Industry calls on Boris Johnson to extend consultation on banning online ads for high fat and sugar ranges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined major brands including Mars Wrigley, Mondelez International, Haribo and pladis in calling on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend government consultation on banning online advertising of foods high in fat, sugar and salt, writes Neill Barston
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UK’s pladis group improves sustainability of its McVitie’s Victoria packaging
UK-headquartered global snacking group pladis has improved the sustainability of its product packaging in rewrapping its classic McVitie’s Victoria selection to help save 129 tonnes of card each year.
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Hope is on the horizon with major seasonal confectionery launches ahead
While we are still in August of what has proved a particularly testing year, confectionery manufacturers are already fixing their gaze on the vital Christmas market.
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pladis joins MSDUK group to improve supply chain workforce diversity
Global snacks group pladis has confirmed its membership of the MSDUK to help support its commitment for greater inclusion and workforce diversity across its supply chain manufacturing operations.
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pladis annual biscuit review shows key market sales increases
The latest annual biscuit review from pladis has shown the segment has increased sales by 2.5% (£66 million) in 2019, with an overall UK market value of £2.7 billion.
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Giving back in challenging times can make a real difference
Giving back in times of need is a commendable outlook and amid this global pandemic of coronavirus, it has been heartening to see some key examples of people doing something for their communities.
McVities joins the list of sugar reduction challengers
One of the major themes to emerge from ISM in Cologne this month was a sense that consumers, more than ever, are looking for healthier product options.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing