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Bühler’s Swiss grain innovation centre offers major new research and development opportunities
An advanced new grain innovation centre has been officially opened by the Bühler group at its Swiss headquarters, offering significant opportunities for companies across the food sector, including milling-related bakery and snacks markets to research new product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Daniel Bloch gains major European Candy Kettle Award
Daniel Bloch, CEO and chairman of the board at Chocolats Camille Bloch SA, Switzerland, was in celebratory mood after claiming the coveted 2024 European Candy Kettle Award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé makes key global organisational changes after its CEO’s departure
Nestlé has confirmed key global organisation changes in its management structure including to its executive board, in the wake of its CEO Mark Schneider’s recent departure, writes Neill Barston.
Major 75th anniversary marked for Lindt & Sprüngli’s Lindor brand
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli is marking a major milestone with the 75th anniversary of its flagship Lindor brand, which has operated as a cornerstone of its operations in delivering premium chocolate ranges for a global marketplace, reports Neill Barston.
Lindt & Sprüngli appoints Andrew Curran as Canadian division CEO
Premium Swiss-headquartered chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli has named Andrew Curran as its new Chief Executive Officer of its Canadian operations, reports Neill Barston.
Villars chocolate milks eye-catching travel retail dairy ‘retailtainment’ opportunity
Premium Swiss chocolate brand Villars is inviting customers to ‘step into the shoes of a dairy farmer’ with a special life-sized interactive cow model on display in partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail and Geneva Airport, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider makes shock decision to step down, as Laurent Freixe named successor
Mark Schneider, CEO of Nestlé has made a shock decision to stand down from his role after eight years, with the company naming Laurent Freixe, its executive vice president of its Latin American business, as his successor, reports Neill Barston.
Lindt & Sprüngli delivers continued growth trend with latest half-year figures
Swiss-based Lindt & Sprüngli premium confectionery brand has recorded strong half-year results, with sales up 7% to CHF 2.16 billion, with Europe providing its core area of growth, registering a 9.3% upturn, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut agrees breakthrough digital strategy partnership with Microsoft
A major industry partnership has been unveiled by Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group, as it links up with Microsoft to drive its wide-ranging digital transformation plans, reports Neill Barston.
Sparkling summer of cacao ingredient success for Cabosse Naturals
Cabosse Naturals, the Barry Callebaut-linked cacao upycling venture, has reported a strong demand for an expanded range of products, including a 70% upturn in alcoholic beverages, writes Neill Barston.
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