biscuits
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.
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Germany’s Schenck Process Group confirms acquisition of Baker Perkins equipment firm
The German-based Schenck Process Group (SPG) has confirmed plans to acquire British headquartered equipment and systems business Baker Perkins, as the company continues its global expansion, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fox’s biscuits owners agree £246 million partial sale to Ferrero
The UK-based 2 Sisters Food Group has agreed a partial sale of the company’s long-established Fox’s Biscuits business to the Ferrero Group in a deal valued at £246m, writes Neill Barston.
Mondelēz International launches key Oreo cookie campaign
The Mondelēz International global brand of Oreo biscuits is launching a major new digital campaign, The Playful Network, highlighting key connections consumers have made during the ongoing pandemic.
GNT Group extends colouring food range with new yellow shade
Netherlands-based GNT Group has extended its range of yellow EXBERRY Coloring Foods with a new powder made from carrots that delivers a brilliant yellow colour in a wide range of applications, including in bakery.
Biscuits, crisps and chocolate remain kids’ favourite snacks, according to study
A study commissioned by UK snacks business Soreen has shown key insights into youngsters’ snacking habits, with children aged between 4 and 11 enjoying four snacks a day, with 41 per cent more likely to graze in the afternoon.
‘Punitive’ US tariffs on German biscuits and waffles has impacted heavily on markets
A decision to impose a 25% tariff on sweetened biscuits and waffle ranges exported from Germany to the United States has had a key negative impact on the country’s market, according to the BDSI, the nation’s confectionery trade association.
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Ferrero’s Aldo Cristiano elected as Caobisco trade association president
Aldo Cristiano, of Ferrero, has been elected as the president of Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery association, for a term of two years.
pladis annual biscuit review shows key market sales increases
The latest annual biscuit review from pladis has shown the segment has increased sales by 2.5% (£66 million) in 2019, with an overall UK market value of £2.7 billion.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Arla Foods permeate confectionery ingredients gain Chinese market access
Danish-headquartered Arla Foods Ingredients has welcomed a major development for Chinese markets, as the country is now permitting imports of whey permeate for use in key product lines such as chocolate and biscuits.
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