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Ensuring production line equipment safety remains a core consideration
Despite the best efforts of manufacturing companies, problems with product quality can and do occur that can potentially have both reputational and financial consequences. Batch monitoring and recording can help to ensure that, in the event of a problem, the affected products can be quickly identified, and measures taken to pinpoint and rectify the root […]
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mayku research reveals booming British artisan confectionery sector
UK-wide research from desktop factory Mayku has revealed an increase in artisan chocolate making during coronavirus pandemic quarantine conditions, in a British market Mondelēz International has put at over £5.3 billion.
Nestlé reports organic growth amid challenging pandemic conditions
Nestlé has reported a pattern of 2.8% organic growth in its six-month financial trading figures, yet despite a positive start to the year, its sales revenues fell for the period as the business adjusted to operating in testing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products
BDSI welcomes German government commitment on sustainable palm oil supplies
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has welcomed a key political commitment from the country’s federal government on ensuring greater levels of sustainable palm oil supplies, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Striving for artisan chocolate excellence despite testing pandemic conditions
As one of the UK’s most notable artisan chocolatiers, Paul A Young has been an extremely busy man despite lockdown. Neill Barston speaks to him about how he has coped amid the pandemic, key trends he’s seen and his view on where the sector is heading
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Mondelēz International results impacted by ongoing pandemic conditions
Mondelēz International has released its latest quarterly figures that have produced revenues of $5.9 billion, a dip of 2.5% which it attributed to unfavourable currency impacts, as well as ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus crisis, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry doubts whether banning television advertising on treats will impact on reducing obesity
This week has again brought a renewed spotlight on the major issue of obesity, which has been characterised as having reached crisis levels within the UK, with two thirds of UK adults considered as being overweight, according to Public Health England.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records trading upturn despite coronavirus challenges
The UK-based premium brand Hotel Chocolat has reported a year-on-year upturn in revenues of 3%, to a figure of £136 million, despite recording a dip amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation criticises government’s ‘missed opportunity’ on tackling obesity
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has labelled the government’s new plans to tackle obesity amid the coronavirus crisis as a “missed opportunity” that penalises the sector, including manufacturers of confectionery and snacks ranges. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
European study finds tiramisu gaining ‘king of the cakes’ status
Following an industry study into the UK’s most favoured chocolate product, a new survey into Europe’s most sought-after sweet treats has revealed that tiramisu emerged as a key contender for ‘king of the cakes’ across the continent.
Tate & Lyle reports challenging market conditions for industry ingredients and solutions
The Tate & Lyle ingredients and industry solutions group has reported challenging global market conditions, as the business continues to evolve its strategies during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Traditional British mint balls prove a hit with Japanese market
A reported surge in demand for British sweet Brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has resulted in a near shortage of supplies for Japanese customers, who have placed renewed orders for the renowned sweets.
Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal
Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mission Ventures launches joint project with Warburtons for bakery innovations
Business accelerator Mission Ventures has joined with UK bakery brand Warburtons to launch a venture to help deliver new innovations within the sector.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability