company expansion
Uganda’s Latitude Craft Chocolate expands with Cocoa Runners UK distribution
Five years after founding in Uganda, Latitude Craft Chocolate has expanded its operations with exporting to the UK through distributor Cocoa Runners.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mancini’s of Ayr named UK’s best ice cream manufacturer
Scottish-based business Mancinci’s of Ayr, is celebrating having been voted top honours in the UK at the National Ice Cream Championships 2021, reports Neill Barston.
Canada’s Chocxo brand delivers two senior sales director hires amid US expansion
Chocxo, the Canadian, 100% organic, low sugar and keto-friendly chocolate brand has made two key senior appointments including Katrina Carlson as director of sales USA West and Donna McReynolds-Sanchez as director of sales USA Costco, Club & C-Stores.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
UK confectionery firm Kinnerton agrees distribution and warehouse deal with Knowles
UK confectionery business Kinnerton has named Knowles Transport as its core warehousing and distribution partner for its extensive product lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory
Carbery Group confirms deal for US Innova Flavors business
The Irish-based Carbery Group ingredients business has confirmed the acquisition of US sector supplier Innova Flavors, from Griffiths Foods Worldwide, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique to step down this summer
Barry Callebaut has confirmed CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique is to step down after six years in post, with Peter Boone being appointed in his place from this September, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands Australian presence with Gourmet Food Holdings acquisition
Mondelēz International has confirmed it is to acquire Australian food company Gourmet Food Holdings Pty, specialising in the premium biscuit and cracker market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Global snacking group pladis agrees new London headquarters
Global snacking group pladis has revealed plans for establishing a new headquarters this summer in Chiswick, west London, UK, after 21 years at its present base in Hayes, Middlesex, writes Neill Barston.
Valeo Foods expands portfolio with Germany’s Lübecker marzipan brand
The Valeo Foods Group has completed its acquisition of German-based Schluckwerder Holding confectionery business, owned by private equity firm Novum Captial, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Flavorchem US taste innovation centre dedicated to company founder
Flavour, ingredients and solutions business Flavorchem has successfully opened its SRS Centre for Taste Innovation at its Downers Grove campus, Illinois, US.
Mecatherm parent company TMG gains majority stake in Canada’s ABI bakery equipment
TMG, parent company of bakery equipment business Mecatherm has acquired a majority stake in ABI Auto-Bake Industries (ABI), an established Canadian designer, manufacturer and integrator of industrial baking equipment, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Made In Africa: Behind the scenes interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Brett Beach, co-founder of the Made In Africa confectionery brand, on its rise over the past three years, challenges amid the pandemic and product launch plans for 2021
Mars brand KIND acquires Nature’s Bakery business amid increase in healthier option snacks
The Mars-owned healthy snacking brand, KIND, has moved to acquire Nature’s Bakery, a family-owned US company specialising in fig bars and soft-baked foods, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Alland & Robert confirms €11 million expansion of acacia gum production site
French-based Acacia gum specialist Alland & Robert is set to deliver an €11 million investment early in 2021 for a fourth production line at its plant in Saint Aubin sur Gaillon, Normandy, with wide application for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability