Japan
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
UK firm Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls gains its first Japanese order
UK sweet manufacturer Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has recorded its first major order from Japan, as the business seeks to expand its overseas operations and meet increased demands for British confectionery.
Hotel Chocolat records annual growth from latest performance figures
British confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has reported a 14% rise in its annual revenues, with figures standing at £132.5 million, against £116.3 million for the previous financial year.
Hotel Chocolat records strong annual revenue growth
The UK-based Hotel Chocolat Group has recorded revenues of £132 million for 2019, with figures up 14% percent up year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut introduces new online resource for ruby chocolate
Global confectionery group Barry Callebaut has launched a new online resource to celebrate the commercial anniversary of ruby chocolate’s release.
Godiva confirms global expansion move with partial sale of Asian businesses
The Belgian-founded Godiva Chocolatier confectionery group is to sell part of its Asian assets to MBK Partners as part of a wider global expansion plan for the business for an undisclosed sum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat extends its stores with latest Japanese opening
Confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has confirmed opening of its first store in Japan, at the Aeon Lake Town shopping mall in Tokyo, the largest mall in Japan.
Ishida snacks installation marks Czech firm Poex’s 25th anniversary
Food solutions group Ishida has reported a successful snacks packaging installation project with Czech Republic-based business Poex, designed to increase production speeds for its range of smaller-bagged products.
Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook Crisps
Calbee (UK) Ltd and the shareholders of Seabrook Crisps Ltd have reached agreement for Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook for an undisclosed sum.
ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability