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Capol prepares Sweets and Snacks Expo confectionery showcase
Confectionery glazing and anti-sticking agents company Capol is set to join 25th anniversary celebrations for the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, showcasing its extended product series, writes Neill Barston.
Läderach continues US expansion with latest retail store openings
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is set to achieve a total of 40 retail stores in the US within the past two years, as it opens the doors to its two latest sites surrounding Mother’s Day, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils plans for Canadian investment with new Ontario chocolate plant
A major expansion move has been unveiled by Barry Callebaut in Canada, as it confirms its largest ever investment in the region, totalling $104 million for a new chocolate manufacturing facility in Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italy’s IMA equipment and systems group marks Earth Day launching its OpenLab facilities
Marking Earth Day this month, Italian industry machinery group IMA has launched its OpenLab facilities – advanced laboratories and testing areas, dedicated to the research on sustainable materials, technologies and production optimisation processes, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International reveals results upturn for 2022 first quarter
Mondelēz International has delivered its first quarter results, which show net revenue growth of 7.3% to $7.7 billion, boosted by a notable performance by its chocolate and biscuit businesses, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Haribo set to mark century of classic Goldbears line with National Gummi Bear Day
Haribo is marking the 100th birthday of its classic Goldbears confectionery lines by creating an official annual holiday, National Gummi Bear Day, take place tomorrow, 27 April, writes Neill Barston.
Belgian health authorities suspend Ferrero factory over Salmonella links
Belgian health authorities have confirmed that production at Ferrero’s confectionery plant at Arlon has been ordered to be suspended amid salmonella incidents reportedly linked to Kinder ranges from the factory, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Läderach unveils latest US Easter confectionery line-up
Premium Swiss-chocolate business Läderach has released its latest Easter confectionery series for its key US market, with the business continuing to expand its presence in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mintel research shows optimism for confectionery market gains in 2022
While the pandemic continues to impact confectionery trends, there’s hope for revival this year, as Neill Barston finds speaking to Marcia Mogelonsky, director of insight, food and drink, at Mintel
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat post major half-year growth, as global sales rise
The Hotel Chocolat Group has posted its latest half year results, with half year pre-tax profits up 56% to £24 million, as the business continues to increase its global presence, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mintel insights: Marcia Mogelonsky confectionery trends interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine, speaks exclusively to Marcia Mogelonsky on the major challenges facing the confectionery sector, and hopes for 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars pledges additional funding for Ukrainian humanitarian aid
Mars Wrigley has pledged to increase its aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, with a total of $10 million now confirmed for the business towards humanitarian causes, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA confirms Sweets and Snacks new venues from 2024
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed that its flagship Sweets & Snacks Expo event will move from its historic home in Chicago and rotate between Indianapolis and Las Vegas from 2024, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
US State of Treating report 2022 reveals boost for chocolate and candy sales
Key findings from the National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating report revealed US chocolate sales rose 9.2% to $16.7 billion in 2021, as other segments grew even higher, up 14.5% to $9.1 billion, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability