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UK food and drink export growth slowed in 2018
Figures released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) showed that food and drink exports increased by 2.5% in 2018, down from 9.7% growth in the previous year.
Ferrero sets up multi-million Easter and Mother’s day campaigns
The Ferrero group has confirmed a series of investments totalling £3.7 million into marketing its ranges for Spring 2019, led by its key Easter confectionery ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
James Cadbury continues family heritage with Love Cocoa confectionery
Surviving the BBC’s Dragons’ Den and opting to pursue the tradition of his family’s famous chocolate making roots has been a great experience for James Cadbury. Neill Barston meets him at his London headquarters, as the business exhibits at this week’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE) in London
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli confectionery group maintains strong annual performance
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group has posted continued positive growth results for 2018, with sales increasing by 5.5% to CHF 4.3 billion.
East meets west in fast-rising Indian confectionery market
L Nitin Chordia, of Cocoatrain has built up expertise in India’s fast-growing confectionery sector. He explains to Confectionery Production about some of his inspirations and challenges within the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Hotel Chocolat posts upturn in financial results for 2018
British-founded confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has posted annual revenues up 13% to £80.7million, reporting strong sales across digital, retail and wholesale outlets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Premium filling fats from Cargill
To help bakery and confectionery producers solve major challenges such as consumer expectations of clean labelling, nutrition profiling and sustainable manufacturing, Cargill has launched CremoFlex, its latest range of premium filling fats across Europe.
Cargill acquires Smet, boosting gourmet chocolate offering
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has announced it intends to acquire Smet, a Belgium-based supplier of chocolate and sweets decorations to the food service and confectionery markets.
Key enrobing and aeration equipment makes its mark on confectionery sector
For our latest production feature, we explore the latest enrobing, aeration and tempering innovations in line with the 2019 trend for premium chocolate and confectionery products. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Global audience set for Chicago’s Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019
Plans are fast taking shape for this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, which brings together more than 18,000 international confectionery professionals.
A wealth of major releases seals success for global confectionery businesses at ISM
With an impressive delegation of global businesses attending this year’s ISM, there were plenty of stand-out moments across the four-day showcase. Editor Neill Barston reports from Cologne
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ferrero posts improved €10.7 billion turnover for its global confectionery operations
Italian-based Ferrero International S.A, parent company of the Ferrero Group, has reported continued growth, with a 2018 financial turnover of €10.7 billion, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Cadbury New Zealand draws criticism over chocolate ‘shrinkflation’
Cadbury has confirmed that its customers in New Zealand will be facing the prospect of smaller ‘family blocks’ of chocolate, with the firm citing rising ingredients costs.
The Almond Board of California commits to four new sustainability pledges
The Almond Board of California has committed to four new as sustainability goals that including achieving zero waste from its US orchards, reducing water used in production, and enhancing pest management tools.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability