Europe
Focus: Dairy market continues to deliver key developments despite alternative ingredients growth
The dairy market may not have gained quite the same level of press in recent times as its growing range of alternatives, yet it’s a truly global market with plenty of life left in it, as editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Chocosuisse raises concerns as Swiss chocolate sales fall
Latest figures from Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss Chocolate manufacturers has raised concerns as annual sales fell by CHF 260 million (14.5%), to CHF 1.53 billion, amid key market challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Barry Callebaut releases global chocolate trends reports for 2021
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has revealed some of the key chocolate trends that it believes will be making their mark throughout 2021, as the world continues to grapple with challenging conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley drives its packaging recycling goals with latest M&M packet design
Mars Wrigley has progressed its commitment for 100% of its packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, extending its pledge to its latest M&M Choco range in France, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Latvian-based Food Union releases major European ice cream series
Latvian-headquartered ice cream and dairy producer, Food Union, continues to invest in developing innovative products that connect consumers across key markets, as it unveils a series of 17 new products across its brands.
Tate and Lyle’s emissions targets approved by Science Based Targets initiative
Industry solutions and ingredients group Tate & Lyle plc has welcomed confirmation that its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
‘Punitive’ US tariffs on German biscuits and waffles has impacted heavily on markets
A decision to impose a 25% tariff on sweetened biscuits and waffle ranges exported from Germany to the United States has had a key negative impact on the country’s market, according to the BDSI, the nation’s confectionery trade association.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
pladis group appoints new chief financial officer
Global snacks and confectionery brand pladis has confirmed Sridhar Ramamurthy has been named as chief financial officer for the business.
Tate and Lyle shows solid progress with annual results sales boost
Full-year results from ingredients and solutions business Tate and Lyle have shown a 2% overall rise in sales to £2.75 billion, with growth across its major global markets.
Barry Callebaut posts key upturn in six-month revenues
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has reported a 6.0% (+3.5% in CHF) increase in sales revenues, to CHF 3.6 billion, for the first six months of its financial year, amid the success of its ruby chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli confectionery group maintains strong annual performance
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group has posted continued positive growth results for 2018, with sales increasing by 5.5% to CHF 4.3 billion.
Cargill and Royal DSM combine to create zero-calorie sweeteners
The Cargill global ingredients and food solutions group has confirmed a partnership with Royal DSM, an international science-based nutrition company, with a joint venture seeking to speed the development of cost-effective zero-calorie sweeteners.
Study reveals significant rise in almond use within the snacks sector
The latest study from Innova Market Research has found that almonds retain the number one spot for product inclusions in Europe across food ranges including confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability