Russia
Mars CEO Grant F Reid issues plea for peace in Ukraine with donations for humanitarian aid
The CEO of Mars, Grant F. Reid has issued a heartfelt plea for peace in Ukraine, donating $2 million in support of the nation in the wake of the invasion from Russia this week, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut announces factory opening in Kaliningrad, Russia
Barry Callebaut’s third factory in Russia was acquired in September 2020 and will be operational in August 2021, allowing the group to produce liquid and solid compound and fillings.
Russian confectionery market upturn forecast to be short lived amid coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic and its quarantine measures in Russia have resulted in a significant increase of the demand and sales of confectionery products within the local market. Regional market analyst Eugene Gerden reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Russia’s United Confectioners plan multi-million investment in Chinese expansion
A significant expansion of operations in China is being planned by Russian-based United Confectioners, with investment totalling around $50 million expected over several years, reports Eugene Gerden for Confectionery Production
Ukraine aiming for major increase in confectionery exports
Ukraine is aiming for a significant increase in its confectionery sector, despite challenges of market destabilisation resulting from conflict with neighbouring Russia, as Eugene Gerden reports for Confectionery Production
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
Ferrero prepares for major multi-million expansion in Russian markets
Ferrero is preparing major expansion in its Russian confectionery market operations during next decade, reports Eugene Gerden, exclusively from Russia for Confectionery Production
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Russian confectionery business
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its programme of expansion with acquisition of Inforum, a Russian-based major brand chocolate producer.
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Sweets in the City moves up a gear with Lord Alan Sugar
Claiming victory on the Apprentice reality TV show offered a huge boost to Sarah Lynn, owner of Sweets in the City, who is taking her business to new heights. Neill Barston speaks to her ahead of a major product launch this autumn Gaining the chance to set up in business with one of the […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Global bake-off challenge set for iba trade fair
Some of the most skilled artisans in the world will be competing in the UIBC-Cup of Bakers held at this year’s iba trade fair in Munich, Germany this month
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