distribution
Ferrero continues US expansion with opening fifth regional distribution centre
Ferrero USA has further expanded its presence in the country through opening of a new distribution centre in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, creating up to 250 jobs.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut set to deliver new Belgian global distribution centre
The Barry Callebaut group is to deliver a major investment in its production activities with the construction of a new global distribution centre (GDC) in Lokeren, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Seed and Bean confectionery firm gains international export backing
UK-based organic chocolatier Seed & Bean is expanding its operations in launching its range in France this month, with support from the government’s Department for International Trade (DIT).
Guittard Chocolate Company secures major European distribution
The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company has agreed a key deal with HB Ingredients for distribution of its range throughout Europe.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Delicious Ideas expands with acquisition of Barnack Confectionery
UK-based confectionery and snacks business Delicious Ideas Food Group has acquired Barnack Confectionery, after an extended three-year negotiation
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert launches packaging operations in China
German-headquartered packaging business Gerhard Schubert has set its sights on developing markets in Asia, and is opening its first subsidiary in China.
Major Nestlé UK distribution centre includes key confectionery brands
Nestlé and transport firm XPO Logistics have confirmed development of a 638,000-square-foot distribution centre at the new Segro East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
Tate & Lyle’s equity investment in Sweet Green Fields
Tate & Lyle has entered into an agreement to acquire a 15% equity holding in privately held global stevia ingredient company Sweet Green Fields.
Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry
Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.
tna opens latest processing facility in the Netherlands
Australian-headquartered food processing group tna has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in the Netherlands.
Mondelēz increases sustainably sourced cocoa supplies
Volumes of sustainably sourced cocoa delivered by Mondelēz International have increased 14% over the past two years, to 35%, according to its latest studies.
Tna to showcase new seasoning technology at Anuga FoodTec
Tna has announced that it will unveil a new version of its flagship on-machine seasoning application system, the tna intelli-flav OMS 5.1, at the Anuga FoodTec show in Cologne.
Tangerine group signs eco-friendly distribution deal
UK-based confectionery group Tangerine has signed a renewed agreement with Pooling Partners, a manufacturer of sustainable wooden pallets, to significantly enhance the company’s distribution capabilities.