business strategy

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Hames Chocolates makes key equipment investment to improve efficiency

UK premium confectionery business Hames Chocolates, has spoken of the company’s challenges during the Covid-19 crisis, including investing in new equipment to increase productivity of the firm amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

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

Callebaut’s business guide aims to inspire enterprises amid pandemic conditions

Gourmet chocolate brand Callebaut has launched its ‘Get Back to Business’ guide which aims to help operators who have opened, or are set to do so shortly, with guidance on some of the key considerations for venue operations, customer and staff well-being and even new-look menu advice.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

ADM joins global flavour and fragrance groups for sustainability charter

The US-headquartered ADM ingredients and solutions group has joined with nearly one hundred fragrance and flavour companies in signing an ambitious new Sustainability Charter seeking to drive major environmental improvements across the sector.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut reports impact of coronavirus on its results and points to trading recovery

The Barry Callebaut Group has reported its operations have been affected by the global impact of coronavirus in its latest trading report, yet its CEO Antoine De Saint- Affrique noted an encouraging pattern of recovery.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Confectionery sector will have plenty of food for thought over coronavirus pandemic

Food and Confectionery Industry Consultant Graham Godfrey, a board member of Confectionery Production explores just how the sector is set to be affected by the ever-evolving coronavirus pandemic

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Tomra appoints Michel Picandet as new executive vice president

Tomra Food has appointed Michel Picandet as executive vice president and Head of Tomra Food, based at the company’s headquarters in Leuven, Belgium.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing