confectionery
Exclusive: Probat Group strikes major deal to acquire Royal Duyvis Wiener
Probat has confirmed a major industry acquisition in buying Netherlands-based equipment business Royal Duyvis Wiener, as it moves to expand its specialisms in cocoa and chocolate processing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Healthy snacking and value for money remain core factors for dairy markets, says key research
Latest major research within the dairy sector has shown that strong value offerings and healthier snacking will form core elements of the market during 2024, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
ICCO forecasts 11% cut in cocoa production, as Fairtrade urges action on farmer income
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has revealed its latest quarterly data, as it forecasts a near 11% decline in global production, as key West African nations are hit by poor weather and crop diseases impacting yields, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Divine Chocolate extends series with latest Easter offerings
Fairtrade chocolate brand Divine has extended its portfolio further, just in time for Easter, with a special seasonal line-up, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade joins social justice groups seeking to reform European Green Deal into global policy
A collective including social justice movement Solidar, the Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO), Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) have called upon EU leaders to transform the European Green Deal on environmental legislation to provide increased support for farming communities, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey continues 2024 International Women’s Day celebrations with SHE bars
US-based Hershey has confirmed its 2024 celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month will be marked by additional limited-edition SHE bars commemorating the occasions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
UK’s FDF says small businesses raise ‘cautious optimism’ for 2024, despite major challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has revealed that sector businesses, including within confectionery and snacks, have expressed cautious optimism about the year, ahead, though conditions remain fragile, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut prepares to cut up to 2,500 jobs over 18 months
Barry Callebaut has revealed plans to shed around 2,500 jobs from its global workforce over the next 18 months, as it undergoes a period of major structural re-organisation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam Group annual revenues reduced amid challenging global conditions
Singapore-based agri-business, Olam, has reported its latest annual results, with wider market turbulence resulting in revenues declining 12.1% to $48,3 billion, despite a stronger second half of 2023 for the group, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
BDSI raises fears over rapid cocoa price rises impacting confectionery markets
The German confectionery trade body, BDSI, has expressed fears over the rapidly accelerating price of cocoa, which is impacting on stock availability for chocolate manufacturers in the country and across Europe, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Extended review of ISM & ProSweets 2024
This year’s ProSweets and ISM events in Cologne offered up some key highlights, as editor Neill Barston discovers reporting on the two major shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Swiss machinery firm Trikno’s chocolate tempering world first
A major technology breakthrough from Swiss firm Trikno has recently been exhibited at the ProSweets event, with its tempered nozzle technology (TNT) claiming a global first in delivering ‘just-in-time’ chocolate tempering, as Neill Barston discovers speaking to its CEO, Marc Fuchs.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate set to unveil protein and organic ranges at Expo West
Colombian premium brand Luker Chocolate has unveiled several key new capabilities that will debut at Expo West 2024 next month, including protein-enhanced confectionery options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey’s Easter basket brimming with new offerings
US confectionery group Hershey is offering up a host of Easter treats across its portfolio, including innovations in the form of new Reese’s Peanut Butter Mini Eggs, KitKat special edition lemon flavour, and Cadbury Caramello Miniatures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability