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Exclusive video: ISM director Sabine Schommer reveals hopes for this year’s global confectionery show
With just over a week to go until this year’s ISM event in Cologne, Germany, there is significant anticipation building surrounding the influential global sweets and snacks trade fair.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports half-year sales volume decline amid market challenges
The Barry Callebaut Group has reported a challenging picture for its half-year results, recording sales volumes of 1,130,742 tonnes in the first six months of fiscal year 2022/23 (ended February 28, 2023), as it restored full capacity to its core Wieze Belgian production site, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hawaiian Host Group’s Ed Schultz gains NCA advocate of the year accolade
The National Confectioners Association has named Ed Schultz, president and CEO of confectionery and snacking business Hawaiian Host Group, as its 2023 Advocate of the Year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Perfetti Van Melle engages AI software firm’s ‘digital brain’ supply chain system
AI software enterprise o9 Solutions has confirmed that Perfetti Van Melle has struck an agreement to utilise its ‘digital brain platform’ targeting transformation of its supply chain performance, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils second US chocolate academy creative hub
Budding chefs and artisan chocolatiers in the US are being given a key new platform, as Barry Callebaut opens its second Chocolate Academy centre in America, set within New York, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cocoa Coalition confectionery companies back plans for EU forced labour legislation
The Cocoa Coalition of leading confectionery companies and key industry organisations including Fairtrade has put forward its latest position paper backing EU legislation designed to tackle ongoing issues of forced labour within cocoa supply chains serving the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA returns to the White House supplying celebratory Easter chocolates
The US-based National Confectioners Association has made a return trip to the White House in supplying chocolate for the famed location’s annual Easter Egg Roll, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Peter Boone resigns as Barry Callebaut CEO after over a decade with the business
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that CEO Peter Boone has resigned with immediate effect, with the company stating it was a decision ‘made for personal reasons,’ reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero selects drink favourite flavour for latest Tic Tac limited edition
The Ferrero Group has teamed up with Cocoa Cola for a key launch of a new Sprite flavoured Tic Tac, aiming to capture the experience of the popular soft drink, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA reveals majority of US consumers set to mark Easter with confectionery
Fresh research from the National Confectioners Association has found that a total of 84% of Americans are intending to celebrating Easter with some form of confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
GoodSam snacks group gains key honours with industry sustainability accolade
Ethically-focused B-corp chocolate and snacks brand GoodSam has gained a bronze accolade in the Sustainability, Environment, & Climate business strategy for product, innovation, or services in the second annual Anthem Awards, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nassau Candy appeals to ‘generation alpha’ with latest gummy series
US-based Nassau Candy, a key manufacturer of specialty and private label confections, has unveiled flagship products in its major new Clever Candy Everyday Packaged Line, writes Neill Barston.
Läderach delivers major Spring and Easter fresh chocolate lines
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has moved to offer a major extension of its lines as part of its Spring and Easter artisanal chocolates delivered directly from Switzerland, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Kervan Gida group launches appeal for Turkey and Syria earthquake-hit communities
The UK managing director of Kervan Gida confectionery group, Enes Basar, has called on the sector to help collectively raise a total of £50,000 towards supporting communities impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, reports Neill Barston.
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