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Schubert set for US expansion with new Charlotte facilities
A core strategic investment is being delivered by Schubert North America as it begins construction on its new regional facilities in Charlotte, North Carolina, US, writes Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Galaxy continues backing for Young Women’s Trust support scheme
A significant initiative led by the Young Women’s Trust supporting female employees in their early careers has been backed by Galaxy Chocolate for a third year running, with the business making a fresh donation of £150,000 towards the cause, writes Neill Barston.
Danish confectionery business, Toms Group, reports strong annual results
Leading Danish confectionery business, Toms, has recorded a strong annual performance for the past year, with its 2024 results yielding DKK 98 million, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Major sustainability gains scored by Netherlands’ GNT colouring foods
Netherlands-based colouring food group, GNT, has achieved a major milestone in being over halfway to its core mission of reducing carbon emissions at its Exberry factories, writes Neil Barston.
World’s largest Creme Egg takes centre stage at Cadbury World
Chocolatiers in the UK have taken Easter to a whole new level, as the world’s largest Cadbury Creme Egg is unveiled as a star attraction at Cadbury World in Bournville, Birmingham, reports Neill Barston.
Lakrids by Bülow celebrates International liquorice day with world record tasting session bid
A bold campaign featuring a million confectionery samples will be unleashed by Lakrids by Bülow for what is believed to be a global record attempt of its kind tomorrow and Saturday (11-12 April), as it sets out on its continuing mission to make the world taste liquorice, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cargill study finds consumers seek out ever-greater product ranges containing high levels of protein
Latest studies from Cargill have shown that consumers are seeking out greater levels of protein in their diet, which includes engaging with the fast-rising nutrition bar and snacks market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Almond Board of California welcomes figures showing notable market growth
The Almond Board of California has welcomed research revealing key growth for almond butter in a number of categories including use within confectionery, which delivered 7% growth for the segment over the past six years, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
The “Break brothers” champion workers’ time-outs for US KitKat campaign
An innovative campaign from Hershey’s KitKat in the US sees the brand embarking on a fresh character driven campaign under the banner of the “Break Brothers,” underlining the value of taking a working time out, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Luker Chocolate joins the 2025 World Confectionery Conference
Colombia’s Luker Chocolate has become the latest business to join as a keynote speaker for the World Confectionery Conference, with Julia Ocampo, its vice president of cacao sourcing and sustainability, being set to speak.
Hershey makes key move into better-for-you market with LesserEvil acquisition
US confectionery group Hershey has made a further strategic move into the better-for-you confectionery market in acquiring organic snacking brand LesserEvil, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero’s human rights progress report underlines key work tackling child labour issues
Ferrero has underlined its core commitment to ethical sourcing in its latest progress on human rights report addressing support for supply chain communities and tackling child labour, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat unveils US expansion with two new Chicago stores
British premium confectionery brand has made a key strategic move in opening two new US stores, based in Chicago, as it continues to gain ground under new ownership, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Innovation takes centre stage at iba bakery and confectionery event
The continuing evolution of confectionery and bakery markets will be under microscope next month at the global iba event in Dusseldorf, Germany.