Upturn in Germany’s confectionery sector hindered by ongoing major sector challengesThe latest assessment by German trade body BDSI on the nation’s confectionery sector showing a slight increase in sales against an array of business challenges is undoubtedly to be cautiously welcomed as a barometer for wider market conditions. Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey reveals downturn in global sales amid coronavirus pandemicUS confectionery group Hershey has released it second quarter results, revealing a 3.4% drop in sales, to $1,707.3 million, attributed to the effects of trading difficulties during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports impact of coronavirus on its results and points to trading recoveryThe Barry Callebaut Group has reported its operations have been affected by the global impact of coronavirus in its latest trading report, yet its CEO Antoine De Saint- Affrique noted an encouraging pattern of recovery. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability