chocolate
Germany’s BDSI urges greater government support to reverse production volume losses
Germany’s BDSI confectionery sector trade body has called on the nation’s government to support the sector, as it continues to face high energy and ingredients costs that the organisation has expressed concerns over the impact on its international competitiveness, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Japanese champions reclaim Pastry World Cup gold honours
Japan has emerged triumphant in as Lyon France, after claiming a key win at the 19th edition of the Pastry World Cup, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ferrero expands its snacking portfolio with US-based Power Crunch acquisition
A significant strategic move has been delivered by the Ferrero group, as it confirms the acquisition of US-based snacking business, Power Crunch, from Bio-Nutritional Research Group, Inc, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: SIGEP World signs off with success for 2025’s Italian showcase
This week, SIGEP World brought together the foodservice industry in significant style, as the chocolate, pastry, gelato, bakery, and pizza sectors showcased their insights and solutions for the trends of tomorrow, reports Ines Coutinho.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caotech sets its sights on ProSweets confectionery machinery showcase
With an established global reputation, Netherlands equipment firm Caotech, based in Wormerveer, has continued to expand the export of its ball mills and conches for cocoa and chocolate sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Global excellence across the confectionery sector is set to shine at ISM 2025
The countdown to ISM Cologne 2025 in Germany is fast approaching, with a vast array of creative confectionery and snacks products taking their place in the limelight, writes Lily Blackmore.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK KitKat fans treated to latest hazelnut flavour variety
Eagle-eyed fans of Nestle’s flagship KitKat brand have spotted a new hazelnut variety on UK supermarket shelves at Sainsbury’s, after the variant had previously only gained a release in Australia, reports Neill Barston.
Fudge Kitchen releases latest Valentine’s and spring collection
British-based confectionery group Fudge Kitchen has unveiled its handmade Spring Collections for markets including Valentines and Mother’s Day, demonstrating a bold approach to flavours and tastes, writes Neill Barston.
Major confectionery companies urge EU Commission to press ahead with due diligence laws
A group of key confectionery companies including Ferrero, Mars, Nestle, Hershey, Mondelez and Tony’s Chocolonely, have joined organisations including the Fairtrade, Solidaridad and the Voice Network, calling on the EU to forge ahead with planned major corporate due diligence legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Stage set for Sacmi’s ProSweets unveil of new chocolate wrapping systems
Two major developments from Sacmi packaging and chocolate will be on show at this year’s ProSweets, including a new hollow figure wrapping system, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Marking Valentine’s in luxury Ethel M Chocolates style
US-based Ethel M Chocolates, part of the the Mars group, is marking the season of love with the unveiling of its limited-edition luxury collection, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Inaugurating the biggest edition ever of SIGEP World
Until 22 January at Rimini Expo Centre, the artisan gelato, pastry, bakery, coffee, chocolate and pizza supply chains between product innovations and new consumer trends.
Lindt & Sprüngli records strong sales growth for 2024, despite cocoa pricing challenges
Swiss premium chocolate business Lindt & Sprüngli has reported strong sales revenue increases for 2024, rising by 5.1% to CHF 5.47 billion for the year, despite considerable headwinds from high cocoa prices, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2025 preview
This year’s ISM & ProSweets events in Cologne, Germany, have combined forces to their greatest-ever degree for their latest instalments, showcasing the some of the world’s most anticipated finished product, equipment, systems and ingredients innovations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability