business resilience
UK manufacturing sector begins slow recovery path after experiencing historic lows
The UK’s manufacturing sector, including businesses operating within confectionery and bakery are continuing on a long path back to recovery from historic lows experienced earlier in the year, according to a key survey by Make UK and business advisory firm BDO.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: CAOBISCO’s new president hails industry’s resilience amid confectionery sector challenges
With the World Confectionery Conference scheduled for next year, we speak exclusively to Aldo Cristiano, president of the CAOBISCO chocolate, biscuits and confectionery European trade organisation, ahead of his appearance as a keynote speaker at our event. Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Production focus: Prestat chocolates behind the scenes
Confectionery Production goes exclusively behind the scenes at London’s Prestat confectionery business, as it meets pandemic challenges head on. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Prestat pulls out the stops with confectionery fit for a Queen
As one of the very few brands to have a production warrant from the Queen, and beloved by the late Roald Dahl, Prestat remains an iconic British confectionery brand. Neill Barston explores its London production facilities as it contends with operating amid ongoing pandemic conditions
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
FDF figures show exports, including confectionery, experience half-year drop
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest first half-year analysis revealing exports, including confectionery, have fallen during the period for the first time since 2015, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Swizzels expansion plans backed by renewal of sustainable pallet logistics deal
UK confectionery manufacturer Swizzels, renowned for its traditional favourite Love Hearts sweets, has extended its collaboration with Coventry-based IPP, for logistics supply of sustainable wooden pallets, amid wider expansion of the business.
Crucial season lies ahead for manufacturers and confectionery retailers
The next few months are likely to prove extremely critical for both manufacturers of confectionery, snacks and bakery ranges, as well as the retailers they serve around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Special focus: Barry Callebaut’s US division responds to production challenges amid ongoing pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has had major operational implications for businesses across the sector. Neill Barston quizzes Stacey Popham, VP of quality, food safety and regulatory at the US division of Barry Callebaut, on how the confectionery company has responded to the unprecedented conditions
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam Group records half-year profit growth despite coronavirus pandemic
The Olam Group, has delivered a key upturn in its half-year results, with its latest figures revealing revenue rises of 7% to $17.1 billion, and profit growth of 44%, totalling $333 million for the period, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill’s annual report praises workforce amid major global challenges
The Cargill group has released its annual report which acknowledges 2020 major challenges facing the agri-food sector, with coronavirus having placed a greater emphasis on health and safety, and heightened its sustainability focus, reports Neill Barston
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German confectionery exports suffer amid coronavirus, according to BDSI
Pressure on the German confectionery sector has mounted amid the coronavirus crisis, as a total of 67% of medium-sized businesses in the industry have reported reduced export volumes year-on-year compared to the first half of 2019, reports Neill Barston.
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Ferrero responds to challenging trading conditions with major Christmas investment
Ferrero is set to invest £3 million in a broad selection of new seasonal products for the UK and Ireland, including its classic series of boxed chocolates, figures and novelties for Christmas 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records trading upturn despite coronavirus challenges
The UK-based premium brand Hotel Chocolat has reported a year-on-year upturn in revenues of 3%, to a figure of £136 million, despite recording a dip amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability