Scotland

World Confectionery Conference 2023: MacIntyre Chocolate Systems preview

Editor Neill Barston takes on a fresh site visit of MacIntyre Chocolate Systems in Arbroath, Scotland, as its European sales manager Linda Mather prepares to speak at the 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference.

Business news, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Lanarkshire’s Lees of Scotland set for acquisition by Finsbury Food Group

Lanarkshire-based confectionery business Lees of Scotlands is reportedly in the process of being acquired by the Finsbury Food Group, in a deal put at £5.7 million, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

McVitie’s employee petition calls on Scotland’s First Minister to help save 500 biscuit factory jobs

Hopes have been kept alive that nearly 500 jobs at the Pladis-owned Tollcross biscuit factory in Glasgow could be saved under new proposals put to the company, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Got a sweet tooth? There’s a ‘braw’ new Scottish sweet brand in town

Yaldi look set to satisfy many a sweet craving since its launch last week.

New products

Border Biscuits honoured at the Great Taste Awards

UK based biscuit manufacturer, Border has been recognised at the Great Taste Awards 2018, with the brand’s dark chocolate gingers and lemon drizzle melts each being awarded 1-star for the quality of their flavour.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate