UK
Prince Charles visits The Toffee Works as part of centenary celebrations
Celebrations were in full flow for HRH Prince Charles, as he toured UK confectionery business Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls factory in Wigan to celebrate the centenary of the firm’s production site, The Toffee Works.
Exports slow as Brexit confusion continues
While it was encouraging to see the latest figures from the Food and Drink Federation reveal that confectionery, and in particular chocolate, remained the UK’s second largest sector export, the results revealed British trade had slowed notably.
GEA offers full launch for confectionery vertical bagging system
A new high-speed vertical bagger from GEA for confectionery and bakery has gained its UK release, aiming to increase production efficiency and reduce product breakages.
Confectionery and snacks brands gain strong representation at IFE
A broad range of confectionery and snacks businesses were represented with new product releases at this year’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE), held at London’s Excel centre in the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Guittard Chocolate expands UK presence with fine dining venture
US-founded Guittard Chocolate is enhancing its presence in the UK with a deal struck with Reach Food Service, aimed at the lucrative London fine dining market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
UK food and drink export growth slowed in 2018
Figures released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) showed that food and drink exports increased by 2.5% in 2018, down from 9.7% growth in the previous year.
Latest Mintel research reveals key sector packaging trends
The global Mintel research group has set out its analysis of four major packaging trends for 2019, including multiple technologies linking physical packaging to virtual environments, corporate recycling initiatives and e-commerce branding strategy.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Ferrero sets up multi-million Easter and Mother’s day campaigns
The Ferrero group has confirmed a series of investments totalling £3.7 million into marketing its ranges for Spring 2019, led by its key Easter confectionery ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
G Bruce and Co introduces gluten-free seeds for snacks and bakery
Bulk ingredients business G Bruce and Co has introduced a new range of gluten-free seeds developed to boost food processors’ capability to produce nutritionally rich products, including snacks and baked goods.
Ingredients show attracts exhibitors from across the food sector
After its inaugural event at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, last April, The Ingredients Show returns for a second year alongside National Convenience Show, Farm Shop & Deli Show and The Forecourt Show.
James Cadbury continues family heritage with Love Cocoa confectionery
Surviving the BBC’s Dragons’ Den and opting to pursue the tradition of his family’s famous chocolate making roots has been a great experience for James Cadbury. Neill Barston meets him at his London headquarters, as the business exhibits at this week’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE) in London
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation reveals concerns over ‘no deal’ Brexit tariffs
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed concern over government plans announced surrounding the prospect of trade tariffs altering rapidly under a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario.
Delivering a confectionery masterclass
Confectionery Production board member Andy Baxendale has been called upon to help revive national training standards for the industry, amid fears the UK is losing traditional manufacturing skills
Making the most of tax incentives for confectionery sector investment
Dr Peter Beavis PhD CSci, chemist and chocolate scientist at ForrestBrown, examines how confectionery companies can make the most of tax incentives
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory