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Caobisco confectionery body calls for extension of EU-UK trade talks to avert major industry impact
With trade relations between the UK and EU nations set to undergo major changes from 2021, a renewed trade deal hangs in the balance, as Caobisco, the European association for chocolate, biscuits and confectionery reveals. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation urges Boris Johnson to avert ‘no deal’ Brexit
The chief executive of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has warned newly appointed Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the £4 billion food chain must be protected through averting a damaging ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Russian confectionery markets see price rises amid materials shortage
Challenging economic conditions within Russia amid international trade tariff issues has impacted on the country’s confectionery sector, with chocolate manufacturers, including facilities such as Krasny Oktyabr (Red October, pictured) set to face cost increases. Eugene Gerden reports exclusively for Confectionery Production
Tough tariffs for US confectionery as America increases taxes on Canada
With events within global trade moving at an exceptionally fast pace amid tariff showdowns between the US and China, we round-up some of the key issues affecting confectionery. Keith Nuthall reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The ‘mint with a hole’ clocks up 70 years on our shelves
The phrase ‘iconic’ is often banded around for products and items that aren’t always terribly deserving of the description.
Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco President
Becoming the first female president of Caobisco this month representing the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery market is a task Mary Barnard (pictured right) is relishing. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to her regarding her main priorities
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation survey reveals manufacturers’ concerns
A business confidence survey from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealing that more than three quarters of UK manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.
Brexit concerns give industry food for thought
This year’s Food and Drink Federation convention was dominated by discussion over how industry can handle the prospect of Brexit, as a number of key issues on trading arrangements remain unknown. Neill Barston reports
European Cocoa Association praises historic EU trade deal with Japan
The European Cocoa Association has welcomed an economic partnership agreement between the EU and Japan as offering a valuable mutual trade boost.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sales revenues dip for Barry Callebaut amid pressure on raw materials prices
Barry Cellebaut has reported sales revenue of CHF 5.2 billion (€4.5 billion), for the first nine months of the 2017/2018 financial year, down 2.4% year-on-year.
EU and Chinese trade tariffs on US among key global regulatory moves
Confectionery consultants Keith Nuthall, Laura Syrett and Diana Yordanova provide our regular view on key events in global regulations for the sector
European Cocoa Association selects Barry Callebaut’s Steven Retzlaff as its chairman
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has appointed Steven Retzlaff, president global cocoa at Barry Callebaut as its new chairman.
Protein solution from Arla targets protein bar market
Denmark-headquartered Arla Foods Ingredients has confirmed development of a single whey protein solution to address textural deterioration in protein bars.