confectionery
BDSI reports annual German confectionery sector export growth, in spite of major supply chain issues
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has reported a 6.5% sales volume increase for the nation’s sector, backed by an increase in exports, despite ongoing major energy crisis and significant spikes in ingredients costs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Cargill marks UN International Day of Education with continued cocoa community engagement
Cargill has expressed its ongoing commitment to supporting families in cocoa growing communities, amid global celebrations for the UN’s International Day of International Education, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Multi-million backing set to enable Love Cocoa’s first retail store
A key investment of £4.25 million for UK confectionery group Love Cocoa is set to enable the development of its first retail store and expand its management team to grow the business to the next level, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Confectionery companies identify market diversification with digital tools
A major trend of confectionery companies seeking greater diversification within supply chains in response to challenging and uncertain market conditions, according to analysis from digitally-focused financial technology group, Phlo Systems, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey unveils major Valentine’s series, after gaining key industry accolade
US-based Hershey has unveiled its latest selection of Valentine’s treats across its portfolio, including special editions of its milk chocolate heart bars, Kisses and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups gift boxes, as the company is recognised again for its employment culture, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Blommer Chocolate’s cocoa sustainability plans enhanced by Satelligence partnership
US-based Blommer Chocolate’s environmental strategies have gained a valuable boost from a partnership with Satelligence, an established specialist in geospatial sustainability, focused on the confectionery group’s cocoa farming network, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports quarterly sales drop amid challenging trading conditions
Barry Callebaut has delivered its latest results which have shown a first quarter downturn of 5.1% in sales volumes for its chocolate and cocoa business, to 578,694, amid challenging trading conditions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s ‘bonfire of EU laws’ could impact on chocolate labelling and marketing legislation
Key EU legislation relating to a raft of economic areas including laws relating to the standardised marketing and labelling of chocolate product ranges is potentially set to be axed under UK government plans, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA confirms 2023 future industry leadership programme intake
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed its latest intake of six confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2023 Future Leadership Programme, representing a broad cross-section of the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
TopGum extends fast-rising neutraceutical gummies with organic sugar free variety
Israel’s TopGum Industries has confirmed release of its latest offering of sugar-free, organic gummies to the nutritional health supplement category, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely delivers release of its Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavours
Impact brand Tony’s Chocolonely has hailed the release of a venture with Ben & Jerry’s, which has signed up to its core ethical cocoa sourcing principles, with special edition Strawberry Cheesecake and Chocolate Fudge Brownie chocolate bar flavours inspired by the ice cream group, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut releases its chocolate trends for 2023
The Barry Callebaut group has delivered the latest edition of its chocolate confectionery trends reports for global markets, revealing high demand for product ranges that are indulgent, as well as sustainably produced, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Wishing you all a very happy and enjoyable Christmas time
This week’s column will be extremely short, but hopefully fairly sweet in offering everyone working within the confectionery, snacks and bakery markets a very happy Christmas indeed, and thanks for all your engagement and support throughout this year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
ISM Middle East 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks to ISM Middle East director, Jan Philipp Hartmann at the conclusion of this year’s key event at the Dubai World Trade Centre, as well as speaking to Karen Beston, of PS8 events, representing the UK pavilion at this eclectic three-day finished product showcase
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability