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BDSI expresses concern at ongoing US tariffs on German bakery exports
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDS) has expressed concerns over ongoing US tariffs imposed on its sweet pastry category goods, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
US chocolate and sweets sales increase amid coronavirus pandemic
Sales of chocolate and candy have increased in the US amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to latest National Confectioners Association research.
Behind the scenes: The World Cocoa Foundation’s goal securing a sustainable industry for future generations
Few sector subjects remain as vital as the ever-more complex issue of delivering a sustainable cocoa sector. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on the state of the industry
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation Interview: President Rick Scobey
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Rick Scobey, president of the World Cocoa Foundation on its goals in driving greater sustainability within the sector, including tackling child labour, deforestation and increased farmer payments. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
CEO of Mars, Incorporated hails workers and reflects on coronavirus impact in open address
The CEO of Mars, Incorporated, Grant F Reid has penned an open address to its workers underlining the major pandemic challenges faced by the business, as well as noting the task ahead with an enhanced focus on employee wellbeing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Glanbia Nutritionals acquires Canadian Foodarom flavour business
Glanbia Nutritionals, a subsidiary of Irish-based Glanbia plc, with product ranges within the snacks segment has forged a deal to acquire Canada’s Foodarom, specialising in flavour designing and manufacturing across the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Special focus: Barry Callebaut’s US division responds to production challenges amid ongoing pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has had major operational implications for businesses across the sector. Neill Barston quizzes Stacey Popham, VP of quality, food safety and regulatory at the US division of Barry Callebaut, on how the confectionery company has responded to the unprecedented conditions
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Symrise claims success in joint venture with Kellogg for sustainably sourced vanilla
A partnership between US snacks and cereals producer Kellogg Company and Symrise flavour and fragrance group has seen a three-year project in Madagascar deliver 100% of Kellogg’s vanilla ingredients from sustainable sources, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Marathon bars make unexpected return to the British confectionery scene
As a child of the 1980s, one of my favourite confectionery brands was the much-celebrated Marathon chocolate bars here in the UK – so when its manufacturer Mars brought the brand name back after 30 years (from switching to its US name Snickers), for a limited summer run in 2019, it was met with much approval.
Cargill’s annual report praises workforce amid major global challenges
The Cargill group has released its annual report which acknowledges 2020 major challenges facing the agri-food sector, with coronavirus having placed a greater emphasis on health and safety, and heightened its sustainability focus, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association opens applications for its 2021 Future Leadership Programme
The US-based National Confectioners Association’s Young Professionals Network is preparing for its latest batch of aspiring industry leaders with opening applications for its 2021 class of Future Leadership Programme.
Hershey records major upturn in its S’mores confectionery
US confectionery group Hershey has reported a boom in its S’mores confectionery brand with additional 10 million sales of the popular treat being recorded compared against the previous year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Almonds remain top natural inclusion for confectionery and snacks series
Almonds have retained their place at the top of the tree in Europe for the fifth time running as the number one inclusion for confectionery, snacks, bars, dairy and cereal categories, according to Innova Market Insights’ research.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association appoints new senior political affairs manager
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed Alyssa Clevenger as a key addition to its public policy and government affairs team as senior manager of political affairs.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability