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Whitakers Chocolates reports 30% boost in sales
UK-based confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates has reported a 30% year-on-year boost in sales, which the company has said has been underpinned by encouraging export growth.
Whitakers five generations of confectionery making
As it approaches its 130th anniversary, UK-based Whitakers Chocolates is embarking on a new branding venture with bar products featuring bespoke branding. Neill Barston meets the family behind this long-running family business
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
FDF warns of major impact on food supplies over Brexit uncertainty
The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), has warned of ‘serious disruption to food supplies’ including confectionery and bakery-based products, over the UK’s potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit from the EU.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation survey reveals manufacturers’ concerns
A business confidence survey from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealing that more than three quarters of UK manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.
Brexit concerns give industry food for thought
This year’s Food and Drink Federation convention was dominated by discussion over how industry can handle the prospect of Brexit, as a number of key issues on trading arrangements remain unknown. Neill Barston reports
Caobisco welcomes its first female president
This month has seen Mary Barnard, president of Mondelēz International’s European chocolate division appointed as Caobisco’s first female president.
UK manufacturers’ confidence dips over Brexit uncertainty
A survey has revealed business confidence has fallen 20% within UK food and drink manufacturers including companies in the confectionery sector, over Brexit trading uncertainties.