distribution
Uganda’s Latitude Craft Chocolate expands with Cocoa Runners UK distribution
Five years after founding in Uganda, Latitude Craft Chocolate has expanded its operations with exporting to the UK through distributor Cocoa Runners.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK confectionery firm Kinnerton agrees distribution and warehouse deal with Knowles
UK confectionery business Kinnerton has named Knowles Transport as its core warehousing and distribution partner for its extensive product lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory
KitKat pledges to become carbon neutral by 2025
The British founded KitKat brand has delivered a key pledge to become carbon neutral by 2025, through improving its supply chains and distribution policies, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ecuador’s Republica del Cacao chocolate series gains UK distribution
Ecuadorian premium chocolate brand Republica del Cacao is expanding its global presence after gaining British distribution through Henley Bridge, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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.