consumer demand

Schubert confirms key expansion for its North American headquarters

Schubert North America has confirmed plans to expand its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, in response to continued business growth in the region, reports Neill Barston.

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

KitKat responds to consumer demand for latest Lotus Biscoff variety

Nestlé is rolling out one of its most in-demand flavours for its KitKat Chunky brand, which is now combining with Lotus Biscoff for its latest launch, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Whitakers Chocolates unveils its first vegan confectionery tin

UK confectionery firm Whitakers Chocolates has unveiled what is believed to be the first of its kind in the British market in releasing its ‘Vegan Tin-Tations’ selection tin series, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory

Olam Food Ingredients unveils New Zealand dairy processing facility plans

Olam Food Ingredients has unveiled proposals for a new dairy processing facility in the North Island town of Tokoroa, New Zealand, focusing on key categories including confectionery, bakery and desserts, writes Neill Barston.

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

McVitie’s employee petition calls on Scotland’s First Minister to help save 500 biscuit factory jobs

Hopes have been kept alive that nearly 500 jobs at the Pladis-owned Tollcross biscuit factory in Glasgow could be saved under new proposals put to the company, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Australia’s Livwell Emporium delivers plant-based ‘Cheezy Nooch’ snacks

Australian-headquartered Livwell Emporium has responded to the growing demand for healthier plant-based snacks options with its latest vegan-friendly Buckweaves Cheezy Nooch series, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Nestlé confirms investment of CHF 2 billion into recycled plastics for packaging

Global food and beverage group Nestlé is to make an investment of CHF 2 billion aimed at moving from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics in response to demand for increasing the pace of delivering sustainable packaging solutions.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Sustainability

Events

Thu

5

Oct

World Confectionery Conference

The international confectionery conference and exhibition dedicated to chocolate, sweets, snacks and bakery markets globally.

5 October, Harrogate, UK

Sun

22

Oct

iba

Tue

7

Nov

Gulfood Manufacturing

Three valuable and action-packed days of sourcing, meeting and exploring the future.

Tue

7

Nov

ISM Middle East

Welcome to the region’s largest trade fair for sweets and snacks – ISM Middle East! The premier trade event for the sweets and snacks professionals.

Tue

7

Nov

Private Label Middle East

Private Label Middle East is the biggest international trade show for private label and contract manufacturing in Middle East and Africa.

Tue

7

Nov

The Specialty Food Festival

The Speciality Food Festival is the Middle East, MENA and Gulf’s only dedicated gourmet and fine food trade show.

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