biscuits
Nearly 500 jobs set to be lost at McVities Tollcross factory, as closure plans confirmed
Despite calls for Scottish government intervention backed by a public campaign, pladis has confirmed its plans to close its key Tollcross biscuit production facility in Glasgow, with nearly 500 jobs set to be axed, writes Neill Barston.
McVitie’s employee petition calls on Scotland’s First Minister to help save 500 biscuit factory jobs
Hopes have been kept alive that nearly 500 jobs at the Pladis-owned Tollcross biscuit factory in Glasgow could be saved under new proposals put to the company, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pladis targets biscuit growth with online hub, as 80% of product sales gained from 5% of ranges
The pladis snacking group has moved to relaunch it Better Biscuits online platform as it seeks to help the sector drive a further £21 million in sales through maximising the segment’s potential, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Bühler and Hosokawa Alpine combine for plant based product solutions
The Swiss-based Bühler Group and Hosokawa Alpine equipment firm have confirmed a strategic collaboration accelerating production of on-trend plant protein solutions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero firm announces acquisition of Burton’s Biscuit Company
A Ferrero-related company has confirmed an agreement worth a reported £360 million to acquire British business Burton’s Biscuit Company from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
Mars extends its confectionery series with orange maltesers biscuits
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats (MCD&T) has unveiled the latest entrant for its range in the form of Orange Maltesers Biscuits.
Pladis annual biscuit review sees 2020 sales rise despite pandemic
The 2020 annual UK biscuit market review from pladis has revealed further overall market growth of 7.2% for the category, to £2.96 billion, despite pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands Australian presence with Gourmet Food Holdings acquisition
Mondelēz International has confirmed it is to acquire Australian food company Gourmet Food Holdings Pty, specialising in the premium biscuit and cracker market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ulma Packaging equipment recognised for quality of remote servicing
ULMA Packaging UK’s performance in meeting packaging machinery service standards amid the covid pandemic has seen the company gain an award from British brand Border Biscuits, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
CAOBISCO joins coalition calling for EU and US to end damaging multi-billion trade tariffs
CAOBISCO, the Brussels-based confectionery trade association has joined over 70 organisations across the EU and US, calling on new American president Joe Biden and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to immediately suspend major tariffs upon sectors unrelated to the ongoing Boeing/Airbus dispute, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz puts out a call for tasty global confectionery roles
One of the most sought after roles in the confectionery world – chocolate taste testing roles for some of the biggest brands are now being advertised by Mondelēz International, as it continues to expand its portfolio range, reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Oreo’s Lady Gaga special edition range supports musical kindness initiative
US-based major biscuit brand Oreo has teamed up with musician Lady Gaga, to release a collaboration spreading message of musical kindness, surrounding the release of the artist’s latest album, Chromatica, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
pladis launches multi-million ad campaign for McVitie’s brand
UK-headquartered snacking brand pladis has just launched a key £3 million campaign, ‘Too Good Not to Share’, for its bestselling McVitie’s biscuit brand.
UK’s pladis group improves sustainability of its McVitie’s Victoria packaging
UK-headquartered global snacking group pladis has improved the sustainability of its product packaging in rewrapping its classic McVitie’s Victoria selection to help save 129 tonnes of card each year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability