EU
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.