biscuits
pladis CEO Cem Karakas steps down
The pladis confectionery and biscuits group has confirmed that the company’a CEO Cem Karakaş, has decided to step down from his role with immediate effect.
Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Burton’s UK chocolate manufacturing
The Barry Callebaut group has confirmed a deal with the UK’s Burton’s Biscuit Company for its manufacturing facilities in Moreton, Wirral, near Liverpool.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Border Biscuits honoured at the Great Taste Awards
UK based biscuit manufacturer, Border has been recognised at the Great Taste Awards 2018, with the brand’s dark chocolate gingers and lemon drizzle melts each being awarded 1-star for the quality of their flavour.
Pladis appoints its youngest ever factory manager for McVitie’s site
A manufacturing employee from Fife, Scotland, has risen through the ranks of global snacks group Pladis, to become its youngest factory manager, leading its site in Bucharest, Romania.
Carle&Montanari-OPM set to unveil packaging system at IBA
Italian manufacturer Carle&Montanari-OPM has confirmed it is to unveil its latest flow packaging solution at this year’s IBA event in Munich, Germany.
Multi-million investment for Cargill’s Belgian liquid chocolate production
Cargill has confirmed a €12 million investment to make key improvements to its Mouscron site in Belgium for a new liquid chocolate production facility.
Ishida weighing systems target confectionery market
A new high capacity 10 and 14 multihead weighing system devised for confectionery has been unveiled by Ishida Europe.
Sustainable wheat scheme from Mondelēz targets 100% of its EU biscuit production
A major initiative from Mondelēz International has been confirmed with an expansion of its sustainable wheat sourcing to cover 100% of its biscuit brands in the EU by 2022.
Study finds Taura’s latest reduced sugar range proves successful
A new ingredients study has found that reduced-sugar cookies containing Taura’s JusFruit pieces are perceived to be just as sweet as full-sugar alternatives, research has found.
Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
McVities emerges strongly in major retail study
Snack and confectionery business McVitie’s has been listed in the top five most chosen brands in Kantar Worldpanel’s 2018 UK Brand Footprint ranking.
Brazilian confectionery exports rise ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Brazilian confectionery, snacks and biscuits industry has participated in this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US with a renewed range of products.
Gerhard Schubert reports strong response to upgraded Flowmodul
Global packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported a strong response to its upgraded Flowmodul system.
Burton’s banks on major Maryland marketing campaign
A major new TV ad campaign has been confirmed by Burton’s Biscuit Company for its iconic £50m Maryland brand which hits screens this week.