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UK government ban delays on multi-buy packs greeted with major concern from health campaigners
A UK government decision to further push back its childhood obesity strategy by an additional two years in banning ‘two for one’ promotional deals on product ranges including confectionery and snacks has drawn key concerns raised from national health campaigners and charities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK confectionery firms could gain from Australia and New Zealand trade deals
UK confectionery companies are set to gain from the removal of international trading tariffs ahead of Valentines’s Day 2024, through agreements struck with Australia and New Zealand, according to British government projections, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Site visit: DT&G Ltd equipment interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Lyn Pitt, managing director of DT&G Ltd, manufacturer of chocolate coating and polishing machinery ranges, discussing key market challenges and hopes for a busy 2023 with a number of key shows on the horizon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pecan Deluxe Candy overcomes Brexit hurdles with DDP European deliveries
UK confectionery business Pecan Deluxe Candy has responded to increased challenges of exporting goods due to additional Brexit-related administration through offering customers in Europe an alternative buying process, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
The ‘bonfire of EU law’ runs a major risk of leaving the UK out in the cold
In terms of generating eyebrow-raising national tabloid media headlines is concerned, the subject of economic reforms has never been the stuff of headline writers’ dreams, and yet one such major story needs to be on everyone’s radar right now in the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s ‘bonfire of EU laws’ could impact on chocolate labelling and marketing legislation
Key EU legislation relating to a raft of economic areas including laws relating to the standardised marketing and labelling of chocolate product ranges is potentially set to be axed under UK government plans, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Plamil living the vegan dream by the sea
With a million-pound investment in new chocolate processing equipment and latest vegan product lines, Plamil Foods is facing wider production challenges of recruitment and navigating Brexit fallout with genuine optimism, as editor Neill Barston reports
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FDF trade snapshot shows key export losses, including within confectionery markets
The UK Food and Drink Federation’s latest full-year trade snapshot for 2021, has revealed sector exports were 13.1% down against figures from three years ago, at £20.2 billion, reports Neill Barston.
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Brexit trade crisis continues to impact UK confectionery sector
The UK confectionery market continues to grapple with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic while dealing with price changes and labour shortages caused by post-Brexit trading issues. Daisy Phillipson reports
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Food and Drink Federation: CEO interview, Ian Wright
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Ian Wright, the outgoing CEO of the Food and Drink Federation on his time with the UK organisation, including Brexit, Covid and future challenges.
FDF figures reveal British exports down £2.7 billion by Q3 of 2021
Latest figures from the Food and Drink Federation have revealed that exports in the sector are down £2.7bn (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
The rise of Shrinkflation continues to make its mark as manufacturers feel the strain
Alas, it seems it’s back in town, like the equivalent of the party guest that nobody really wants to see, “shrinkflation” of product portion sizes is on the horizon once more amid major pandemic, Covid-19 and post Brexit pressure on manufacturers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK supply chain crisis continues to impact across business sectors
Mounting concerns regarding supply chain shortages across the food and drink sector, including the confectionery, snacks and bakery markets within the UK remains particularly concerning.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Industry warning of further festive store shelf shortages over Brexit supply chain concerns
An industry warning has been issued that the UK faces further potential supermarket shelf shortages – including confectionery, snacks and bakery aisles, amid Brexit-related supply chain complications, reports Neill Barston.
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