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ETH Zürich researchers work with Koa on healthier profile chocolate
Specialists at the federal technology institute, ETH Zürich, in Switzerland, have worked on an innovative project with supported by Swiss-based cocoa brand, Koa, exploring production of whole-fruit chocolate with a healthier profile, writes Neill Barston.
Bühler creates latest milling equipment for global snacks and bakery markets
Swiss equipment and systems group, Bühler, has unveiled its latest advanced roller mill line, the Arrakis, targeting the global snacks and bakery manufacturer market, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé posts sales dip, amid ongoing global supply chain challenges
Nestlé has reported trading challenges in the first quarter of 2024, with sales of CHF 22.09 billion, down 5.9% against CHF23.4bn for the same period last year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut posts 11% sales growth, while operating profits drop amid challenging global markets
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has reported six-month sales growth of 11.1% to CHF 4.6 billion, amid a challenging backdrop that also saw its operating profit drop by 40% to CHF 178million for the period, which it attributed to investment in company restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt and Sprüngli records fresh double-digit annual growth, despite global market challenges
Swiss-headquartered Lindt and Sprüngli has recently posted a double-digit upturn in its annual sales, for the third consecutive year, rising from CHF 4.97 billion to CHF 5.20 bn, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Nestlé sales impacted by weaker consumer demand, yet KitKat performance continues growth
Nestlé has reported its latest annual results, which revealed a dip in sales to CHF92.9 billion for 2023, from CHF94.4billion the previous year, as it acknowledged weaker demand from consumers, with an ongoing cost of living crisis having an impact, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler continues upward growth trend, despite ongoing global market tests
The Swiss industry equipment and solutions group, Bühler, has reported improved results for 2023, including a modest turnover increase of 1%, to CHF 3billion and net profits rising 16% to CHF 179 million, in spite of challenging background conditions in the global economy, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli faces child labour allegations with Swiss TV documentary
Lindt & Sprüngli has come under the microscope in the wake of a recent Swiss documentary that has alleged child labour has been found in its supply chains within West Africa, writes Neill Barston.
Swiss equipment business Trikno delivers ProSweets major global first for chocolate tempering
A major technology breakthrough from Swiss business Trikno has been exhibited at this week’s ProSweets event, as it unveils its Tempered Nozzle Technology (TNT) for what is believed to be a world first in delivering ‘just-in-time’ tempering for chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut posts revenue upturn amid challenging global market conditions
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has released its latest quarterly figures revealing revenue gains of 14.1%, to CHF 2.2 billion driven by adjusted cocoa pricing, and an increase in sales volumes, rising 0.4% to 580,876 tonnes, against a ‘challenging and declining’ chocolate market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Cabosse Naturals extends cacaofruit potential with beer and wine product ranges
An enhanced portfolio of category options from Barry Callebaut’s Cabosse Naturals range of upcycled cacaofruit products is set to hit the market this summer in the form of new beers and wines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Forever Chocolate programme update acknowledges cocoa sector challenges
Barry Callebaut has highlighted a need to help enable farmers in its core cocoa supply chains to increase the yield and quality of their crops, as well as deliver improved human rights protections, as central pillars of the company’s annual Forever Chocolate programme, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swissco charts gains on multi-million projects driving sustainable supply chains
Swissco (the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa), has issued a major update on 15 schemes valued at at total of CHF 26 million that it has hailed as making inroads into tackling key socio-economic and environmental challenges across its core supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut explores major global chocolate trends for 2024
Barry Callebaut has released its latest chocolate trends study for 2024, revealing how consumers are seeking new taste experiences, as well as how they are reacting to cost increases for many product ranges around the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability