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Bühler unveils its new confectionery ChocoX moulding line system
Bühler has unveiled full details of its latest confectionery system, the ChocoX moulding line, which has been designed for flexible production and targeting significant reduction in operating costs for manufacturers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler reveals further highlights of its virtual Interpack digital showcase
Swiss-headquartered equipment and industry solutions group Bühler has unveiled its full plans for a digital experience based on what would have been displayed at this year’s now postponed Interpack trade fair.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé records improved growth figures despite disrupted global markets
Nestlé has released its first quarter figures that reveal 4.3% growth for the period, up to CHF 20.8 billion for the group, despite facing considerable challenges posed by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut records revenue upturn, though warns of coronavirus financial headwinds
Half-year sales revenues for the Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut chocolate and cocoa processing group have risen by 5.8% to CHF 3.8 billion, for the period ending February 2020.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Swiss chocolate market records key annual growth
Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss chocolate manufacturers, has revealed a market upturn during 2019, recording a 2.2% rise in sales to a total of CHF 1.79 billion for the year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nestlé responds to coronavirus outbreak with Red Cross joint initiative
The Nestlé group has intensified its response to the coronavirus outbreak with a joint initiative with the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) organisation.
Nestlé annual report highlights global growth and key innovation projects
Nestlé has released its latest annual report for 2019, revealing an upturn in company performance and fast-tracking of 50 innovation projects across its international portfolio.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Chocovision conference postponed over coronavirus
The organisers of the international Chocovision conference due to be held at Davos, Switzerland, in June, have confirmed its postponement until summer 2021 over coronavirus concerns.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler presses ahead with ‘virtual Interpack’ systems presentations
The Swiss-based Bühler group is set for a virtual showcase of its industry systems and solutions that were due to be demonstrated at Interpack, which has been postponed for a year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler appoints Irene Mark-Eisenring as chief human resources officer
Bühler has named Irene Mark-Eisenring as its Executive Board Chief Human Resources Officer, succeeding Dipak Mane from September 2020.
Barry Callebaut delivers new dairy free chocolate series at ISM
A key product breakthrough has been unveiled by Barry Callebaut at ISM in Cologne, Germany, in the form of a new 100% dairy-free ‘M_lk Chocolate’ for its ‘Plant Craft’ Indulgence range.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Putting sustainability at the heart of the industry
Though we are just a few week into 2020, it is encouraging to see there is no let-up in the sustainability agenda of major businesses within the confectionery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé confirms investment of CHF 2 billion into recycled plastics for packaging
Global food and beverage group Nestlé is to make an investment of CHF 2 billion aimed at moving from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics in response to demand for increasing the pace of delivering sustainable packaging solutions.
Bühler inducts 8,000th apprentice
The Swiss-headquartered Bühler Group has celebrated the successful introduction of its 8,000th apprentice, as part of the company’s ongoing drive to ensure provide training and development for its global operations.