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BDSI confectionery body raises concerns, as German sector exports continue decline

Germany’s BDSI confectionery organisation has warned that challenging national economic conditions have seen confectionery exports slide 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, following a 1% decline last year, reports Neill Barston.

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory

BDSI renews call for strengthening EU single market in response to Brexit trading uncertainty

The BDSI German confectionery sector organisation has renewed its call for greater EU focus on ensuring harmonised legal standards, including product labelling, as the European single market celebrates its 30th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Germany’s BDSI confectionery body calls for immediate sector support, amid 400% energy price rises

Germany’s confectionery trade body, the BDSI has called for significant tax cuts for small and medium-sized businesses in the sector, amid major gas an electricity price rises in the country that are set to have a critical impact on industry, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

BDSI raises significant concerns over sharp raw ingredients price rises for confectionery

The BDSI German confectionery trade body has expressed further concerns regarding ‘significant increases’ in raw materials prices, energy costs as well as rises in logistics and packaging costs that are impacting the sector, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Germany’s BDSI confectionery body expresses concerns over ‘significant declines’ in exports

Germany’s federal confectionery association, the BDSI has reported ‘significant declines’ its key export markets, with continued pressure on sales amid the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Germany’s BDSI industry group lobbies for EU-wide sustainability policy

Germany’s BDSI (Federal Association of the Confectionery Industry), has renewed calls for an EU-wide policy ensuring joined-up sustainability policies in its crucial cocoa supply chains, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

German confectionery sector aims to deliver a merry Christmas with 151 million Santa Clauses

Some much needed seasonal cheer will be in order around the world this month as the BDSI, the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Association, reports that 151 million chocolate Santa Clauses have been produced by its member countries, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

BDSI speaks out against a ban on confectionery advertising to tackle obesity

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has spoken out against calls made for a ban on advertising products in the sector, arguing that such a move would not prove effective in tackling obesity, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability