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Ferrero confirms Kinder Surprise products have returned to UK shelves
Ferrero has confirmed that Kinder Surprise products are now back on UK shelves, after they were withdrawn this summer following a salmonella outbreak at its Arlon factory, which has now been resolved, reports Neill Barston.
Sugden bakery machinery business set for World Confectionery Conference exhibition
British-based Sugden Ltd has confirmed it is set to be among exhibitors at this year’s World Confectionery Conference event in Brussels, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut Group records upturn in performance for first nine-months of the year
The Barry Callebaut group has released its latest performance figures revealing sales revenue growth of 13.5% to CHF 6.075 billion for the first nine months of its present financial year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s global chocolate site to restart production in August
Barry Callebaut has confirmed it intends to begin restarting its core global chocolate production facilities in Wieze, Belgium, from early next month, following detection of salmonella at the site, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut suspends chocolate production from its core Belgian site amid Salmonella detection
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it has temporarily suspended production at its primary manufacturing site at Wieze in Belgium, after detecting a salmonella positive production lot, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Cargill’s House of Chocolate opening
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to Inge Demeyere, director of Chocolate Europe, for Cargill, at the opening event for its new House of Chocolate, in Mouscron, Belgium, which will shape the next generation of confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2022 plans taking shape
While pressing challenges remain for the global confectionery sector, a host of industry successes will be celebrated with our 2022 World Confectionery Conference this autumn.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Belgian health authorities suspend Ferrero factory over Salmonella links
Belgian health authorities have confirmed that production at Ferrero’s confectionery plant at Arlon has been ordered to be suspended amid salmonella incidents reportedly linked to Kinder ranges from the factory, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belgium’s Vanparys expands operations with marzipan production capabilities
Belgian-based Vampary’s confectionery has moved to expand its operations, after acquiring capabilities to produce handmade marzipan flowers for decorating pastry ranges, writes Dominique Huret.
Barry Callebaut gains renewed CDP rating for its environmental performance transparency
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has attained a fourth straight achievement of gaining a place on not-for-profit CDP’s prestigious Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for its sustainability progress, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belvas strives to enhance sustainability with Fairtrade mission statement
Belgian-organic chocolate brand Belvas, has aimed to set an enhanced sustainability standard, in becoming what it believes is the first company in the segment to target being 100% Fairtrade, writes Dominique Huret.
World Confectionery Conference: Ferrero Focus, Francesco Tramontin interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, on his appearance as a keynote speaker at the World Confectionery Conference, and the company’s progress on tackling core sustainability issues.
Puratos names new CEO Pierre Tossut, as business continues global expansion
Chocolate and bakery ingredients group Puratos has named Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut recognised with A rating for fourth successive year in CDP deforestation studies
Sustained progress from Barry Callebaut against tackling deforestation in supply chains has been recognised by CDP, the non-profit environmental organisation, which has rated the company among the top performing global climate leader, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability