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Indonesian palm oil export ban places pressure on global industry supply chains

Indonesia’s decision to place a temporary export ban on palm oil could significantly impact manufacturing operations, including major brands within the confectionery and snacks sector, according to market analysts, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider moves to offer reassurance to Ukraine-based employees

The CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider, has moved to offer reassurance of support for its employees in Ukraine amid ‘unspeakable human suffering’ from the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the business records a first quarter upturn, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Easter confectionery production remains strong in Germany, despite key industry challenges

Studies from Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade association have shown that for Easter 2022, around 239 million chocolate bunnies were produced nationally, despite major challenges from the pandemic, ingredients prices and supply chain issues, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Montezuma’s confectionery supports Children on the Edge Ukrainian refugees cause

UK chocolate business Montezuma’s has offered a show of support for humanitarian aid in Ukraine with a fundraising bid through the Children on the Edge charity, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut suspends capital investment in Russia, responding to Ukrainian conflict

Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it is to suspend its capital investments in Russia in the wake of ongoing conflict with Ukraine, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

UK exports continue to struggle in the wake of Brexit, including confectionery

The latest Food and Drink Federation (FDF) trade snapshot in the UK has made for sobering reading, revealing that export trade with our nearest neighbours across market segments was down by 13.1% against figures from three years ago, at £20.2 billion.

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Ukraine president urges Nestlé to completely withdraw business activity in Russia

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly called on major Swiss companies including Nestlé to cease trading in Russia, following the country’s invasion of its Eastern European neighbour last month, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Sustainability

Ferrero joins Ukraine humanitarian aid, as Messe Düsseldorf welcomes refugees

Ferrero has added its voice to major industry concerns for the war in Ukraine, stating it is ‘deeply saddened by the terrible situation,’ as it places €1 million into humanitarian aid and halts operations in the country, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability