chocolate
Guittard Chocolate Company secures major European distribution
The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company has agreed a key deal with HB Ingredients for distribution of its range throughout Europe.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury Roses celebrates 80 years with ‘another way to say thank you’
Cadbury has unveiled a new marketing campaign celebrating Cadbury Roses.
Speciality and Fine Food Fair sees artisan confectionery and snacks launches
Crowds of top-end retailers, buyers, chefs and business owners flocked to Olympia London to tap into a world of artisan food and drink innovation, including confectionery launches at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2018.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Paul A Young still enjoying the sweetest of career paths
As a former holder of the outstanding British Chocolatier accolade by the International Chocolate Awards, Paul A Young has hand-crafted a remarkable career to date. Neill Barston speaks to him about some of the challenges of being an artisan producer
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Munich is calling for iba international trade fair
With production deadlines once again upon us, this week’s blog is another brief, but hopefully informative entry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Carle & Montanari-OPM and CM-FIMA becomes part of Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate
Italian equipment group Carle & Montanari-OPM and CM-FIMA is to become part of a new division of its parent business, which will be known as Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Cadbury offers a human charging point Boost to city residents
City residents in London, UK, were given an afternoon re-energising lift with a free bar of chocolate as part of a million-pound ‘human charging point’ campaign for Cadbury Boost bars.
Mondelēz International makes gains on key sustainability targets
Mondelēz International has reported key progress against its 2020 goals on sustainable sourcing of cocoa, palm oil sourcing and product development.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Market studies project confectionery sector growth to 2022
The global confectionery market has been forecast to rise to a total of $230.9 billion by 2022, at a rate of 3.7% annual growth, according to industry analysis.
US confectionery and bakery sectors benefit from national tax cuts
Ed Zwirn, Keith Nuthall, and Sarah Gibbons report on the major revamp of tax systems in the US that are set to impact on the confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
LoeschPack upgrades wrapping systems for FachPack event
German-headquartered systems provider LoeschPack has confirmed its appearance at the FachPack trade fair event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Chocogenius chocolate production training system gains award
A partnership between the Bühler group and technology firm Crealogix to create the ‘ChocoGenius’ video training initiative for chocolate production has gained a major industry accolade.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Olam remains optimistic despite drop in half-year profits
Global ingredients supplier Olam has reported profits of $251 million €217m) for the first half of 2018, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Border Biscuits honoured at the Great Taste Awards
UK based biscuit manufacturer, Border has been recognised at the Great Taste Awards 2018, with the brand’s dark chocolate gingers and lemon drizzle melts each being awarded 1-star for the quality of their flavour.