expansion
Significant €50 million investment sees Veracruz Almonds expand European operations
Portugal-based Veracruz Almonds has gained a valuable GlobalGAP seal of excellence, as it expands its operations with plans for a €50 million new production facility, with popularity of the nut variety remaining high within confectionery ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Love Brownies celebrates opening its 20th UK store
Love Brownies, the award-winning brownie business has opened its 20th shop in Richmond, London, UK, focused on a wide range of artisan ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Portuguese chocolate brand Vinte Vinte enters UK market
An award-winning Portuguese chocolate Vinte Vinte, has expanded its distribution and is now available in the UK from this month, writes Neill Barston.
Sweetdreams gains key regional funding boosting UK chocolate manufacturing
UK confectionery business Sweetdreams Ltd has expanded its ranks and enhanced its operations with a funding grant of £92,000 from the North of Tyne Combined Authority, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Läderach continues its global growth with US sites
Läderach is fast gaining a global confectionery foothold, including within the US, as its North American regional president Nathanael Hausmann explains to editor Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Nick’s healthier snacking group opens multi-million North Macedonian manufacturing site
Swedish-founded food-tech firm Nick’s, specialising in no-added-sugar snacking series has confirmed a major move in opening its new €6 million purpose-built factory in Bitola, North Macedonia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Laderach North America focus
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to Nathanael Hausmann, regional president of Laderach’s North American division on the premium chocolate brand’s rapid expansion.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands South African confectionery presence with new network distribution
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a major move to expand its cocoa and chocolate operations in South Africa, through establishing a regional direct distribution network for the country, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Läderach continues US expansion with latest retail store openings
Läderach Chocolatier Suisse is set to achieve a total of 40 retail stores in the US within the past two years, as it opens the doors to its two latest sites surrounding Mother’s Day, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils plans for Canadian investment with new Ontario chocolate plant
A major expansion move has been unveiled by Barry Callebaut in Canada, as it confirms its largest ever investment in the region, totalling $104 million for a new chocolate manufacturing facility in Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler celebrates 50 years of business in South Africa
The Swiss-headquartered industry solutions group Bühler is celebrating its 50th anniversary of establishing its business in South Africa, as it plans further expansion in the region, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Plamil set for major vegan chocolate production expansion after key investment
UK-based Plamil vegan confectionery business has made a key investment in its Kent-based facilities to enabling a doubling of its production volumes, as it continues to grow its global presence, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Blommer Chocolate makes key management appointments including new COO
US-based Blommer Chocolate has moved to strengthen its management team including appointing David Meggs as its new Chief Operating Officer, reports Neill Barston.
Puratos names new CEO Pierre Tossut, as business continues global expansion
Chocolate and bakery ingredients group Puratos has named Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability