Japan
Hotel Chocolat shares significantly impacted, as group closes its US retail stores
The Hotel Chocolat group has reportedly suffered a share drop of more than 40%, as it opted to withdraw from its US confectionery stores amid challenging trading conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat post major half-year growth, as global sales rise
The Hotel Chocolat Group has posted its latest half year results, with half year pre-tax profits up 56% to £24 million, as the business continues to increase its global presence, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ishida sets its sights on PPMA event with new confectionery weighing and x-ray systems
Equipment manufacturer Ishida is set to showcase several of its key lines of weighing and x-ray inspection systems for confectionery and bakery sectors at this year’s PPMA event in Birmingham, UK, next month, reports Neill Barston.
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Robotics business Yaskawa unveils latest industrial lines for use within confectionery
Japanese-founded motion control and robotics firm Yaskawa has unveiled its latest range of industrial robots with a focus on smaller, flexible options, including for use within the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launches enzymes for sweet baked goods in Japan
DuPont says its new enzymes will help improver houses and industrial bakeries in Japan create cakes, sweet rolls and buns with ultimate softness and moistness over their entire shelf life.
Japanese KitKat fans gain a festive treat with new aged whisky flavour variety
Japanese Nestlé customers are in for a particular treat this Christmas, as the company releases its limited edition whisky flavoured KitKat through its Chocolatory store, that uses 180-day barrel-aged cacao, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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
CEO of Hotel Chocolat praises staff as business records revenue upturn
The CEO of Hotel Chocolat, Angus Thirlwell, has revealed he is ‘incredibly proud’ of its teams, as the business posts a revenue boost in spite of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records trading upturn despite coronavirus challenges
The UK-based premium brand Hotel Chocolat has reported a year-on-year upturn in revenues of 3%, to a figure of £136 million, despite recording a dip amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Traditional British mint balls prove a hit with Japanese market
A reported surge in demand for British sweet Brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has resulted in a near shortage of supplies for Japanese customers, who have placed renewed orders for the renowned sweets.
Corbion granted European patent for fruit ferments
Corbion’s fruit ferments use preservation technology that can be used in a variety of food applications, including bakery.
Symrise opens its new multi-million fragrance and flavourings facilities in China
The global Symrise flavour and fragrance group has made a major investment of €50 million in opening a new production site for its operations in Nantong, eastern China.
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Efficiency and productivity remain key for Ishida despite pandemic challenges
Despite considerable challenges facing the manufacturing sector resulting from coronavirus, companies such as Ishida Europe have put in place key strategies aimed at business continuity. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
McVities joins the list of sugar reduction challengers
One of the major themes to emerge from ISM in Cologne this month was a sense that consumers, more than ever, are looking for healthier product options.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing