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A bold new vision for Barry Callebaut’s Second Generation Chocolate
In what has already proved a notably memorable year for the confectionery sector, the latest key development to grab global media headlines has been the emergence of Barry Callebaut’s ‘Second generation chocolate.’
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut increases global sales, despite dip in annual profits
Barry Callebaut has reported improved sales revenues of CHF 8.1 billion for the year, up 14.6%, with general growth across its international operations, despite a downturn in profits amid notable global challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Barry Callebaut unveils chocolate’s ‘second generation’ with key Venice launch
The CEO of Barry Callebaut, Peter Boone, has hailed a “paradigm shift’ for the chocolate industry, in unveiling its ‘second generation chocolate’ at a special launch event in Venice, Italy, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belcolade claims industry first with latest chocolate series
Belgian premium chocolate brand has claimed a breakthrough with its latest So-Choc line using its sustainable Cacao-Trace programme and fermented buckwheat, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s full production resumes after Salmonella detection in Wieze facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has moved to offer reassurance that it is once again operating at full capacity in Belgium, following the final stages of its cleaning at the company’s main Wieze site that were subject to a salmonella incident, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut moves into North African manufacturing with Attelli agreement
A key strategic deal has been struck by Barry Callebaut, after signing a long-term agreement with Attelli SARL, focused on distributing and manufacturing product ranges including confectionery, based in Casablanca, Morocco, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
CAOBISCO joins EU-wide call for government action on energy prices
CAOBISCO, the Association of the Chocolate, Biscuits & Confectionery Industries of Europe, has called on governments across the continent to reduce energy prices to avert a major crisis across the industry, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Guylian showcases latest chocolate series at major Cannes conference
Belgian chocolate brand Guylian has showcased its latest series at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, the Duty Free & Travel Retail Global Summit, with both a new duty free range and a reviewed Master’s Selection, writes Neill Barston.
Beneo’s advanced rice starch line gains inaugural opening
Global ingredients business Beneo has marked the opening of a new rice starch production line in Belgium with a special inauguration event, with the facility providing solutions for a number of sections including confectionery.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston reviews this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which took place at the Marriott Hotel, Brussels this month, successfully bringing together equipment, systems, ingredients, finished products and supply chain elements of the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video exclusive: World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 review
The 2022 edition of our World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully this month in Brussels, Belgium, attracting visitors and speakers from around the globe, in what proved an extremely memorable event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Mighty Earth welcomes EU move to strengthen deforestation regulations
Environmental campaign organisation Mighty Earth has welcomed the EU Parliament’s move to strengthen deforestation regulations, requiring greater due diligence from industry, including the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference Final Countdown
It’s finally arrived! In just 48 hours we’ll be joining the industry in Brussels for our second World Confectionery Conference, which our team is keenly anticipating will be a great success.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Belgian market World Confectionery Conference focus
As this year’s World Confectionery Conference draws ever closer, food and drink journalist Dominique Huret offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes on the region’s confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability