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Ferrero appoints Todd Siwak as president and chief business officer for North America
The Ferrero Group has confirmed the appointment of Todd Siwak in the key regional position of President and Chief Business Officer for its North American division, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Canada’s Chocxo brand delivers two senior sales director hires amid US expansion
Chocxo, the Canadian, 100% organic, low sugar and keto-friendly chocolate brand has made two key senior appointments including Katrina Carlson as director of sales USA West and Donna McReynolds-Sanchez as director of sales USA Costco, Club & C-Stores.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Focus: Behind the scenes at Ross Chocolates
editor Neill Barston speaks to Phil Hemmings, of Ross Chocolates on how the company has tackled the pandemic, its work developing chocolate ranges for diabetics, and the growing potential of the market.
UK’s global chocolate exports buck trend, increasing slightly for 2020 despite pandemic conditions
The latest annual report from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has found that global exports of chocolate in 2020 bucked a broader downturn, recording 1.1% growth to £786 million, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler and Premier Tech partnership delivers new packaging line
An industry partnership between Bühler and Canadian equipment business Premier Tech has delivered a new automated packaging system for granular product ranges, including confectionery series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Ferrero Canada names Kinder Bueno Mini as a key Product of the Year winner
Ferrero Canada has confirmed Kinder Bueno Mini as the 2021 Product of the Year winner in the Mini Chocolate category, based on key consumer studies, reports Neill Barston.
Focus: Global ice cream market continues to explore alternative sweetening options
While ice cream sales may traditionally slacken off in the autumn and winter, the warmer climates of the US have seen greater potential for longer sales seasons, with calorie reduced options becoming the latest ‘on trend’ segment, as Canadian-based ingredients solutions group BioNeutra explains
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelez releases latest State of Snacking report revealing key rises in consumer buying
Mondelēz International has released its latest 2020 state of global snacking report, revealing that nine in ten people are consuming treats either more or the same during the pandemic compared to before the covid crisis, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Nutella strikes up partnership with Food Banks Canada to support families
Ferrero’s Nutella brand has established a partnership with Food Banks Canada community initiative to help bring a total of 200,000 breakfasts to Canadian families in need this winter.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Capol enhances its Canadian facilities with new confectionery handling line
German-based Capol, which specialises in anti-sticking, glazing and sealing agents for the confectionery industry, has expanded operations with a new production line at its site in St Hubert, Canada, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero appoints Alessandro Natola as Canadian business president
The Ferrero global confectionery group has confirmed the appointment of Alessandro Natola as president of its Canadian business, reports Neill Barston.
FDF figures show exports, including confectionery, experience half-year drop
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest first half-year analysis revealing exports, including confectionery, have fallen during the period for the first time since 2015, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Focus: Emerging Canadian artisan confectionery market on the rise
While the Canadian chocolate market is dominated by major manufacturers, such as Nestlé, Hershey, Mondelēz, Lindt, Mars and Ferrero – a diverse artisanal sector is fast rising, as consumers seek out premium products that are locally produced and often marketed to specific target customers, writes Daniel Sekulich
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Canada’s Theobroma Chocolat unveils new multi-million production site
A major investment of around $10 million is being made by Canada’s Theobroma Chocolat into an advanced factory for healthier product ranges at Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, which will enable the business to significantly increase its production volumes, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability