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WNWN Food Labs set for major ‘alt choc’ production expansion after initial success
Fresh from claiming a World Confectionery Award for product innovation at our World Confectionery Conference, ‘alt choc’ company WNWN Food Labs is set to expand its UK production facilities, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero breaks ground on multi-million US Kinder Bueno production facilities
Plans for a key $214 million expansion of Ferrero North America’s Kinder Bueno production facility in Bloomington, Illinois, have taken a key step forward as the business broke ground on the major project, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut increases global sales, despite dip in annual profits
Barry Callebaut has reported improved sales revenues of CHF 8.1 billion for the year, up 14.6%, with general growth across its international operations, despite a downturn in profits amid notable global challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Behind the scenes: Lakrids by Bülow liquorice expansion plans
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Johan Bülow, founder of Lakrids by Bülow, on the Danish liquorice company’s rise over the past 15 years and plans for expanding with online sales and new store locations around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Lakrids by Bülow continues global expansion plans for liquorice lines
While liquorice may not be universally popular, one business, Lakrids by Bülow, is aiming to change that with its distinctive premium Danish brand making global waves with expanded retail lines and store creation plans, as Neill Barston discovers speaking to its founder.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Läderach continues expansion entering the vegan chocolate market
Premium chocolate brand Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has made a key move in expanding its portfolio to include a series of vegan chocolate offerings, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
GoodSam Foods unveils several major appointments amid company expansion
Healthier snacks brand GoodSam Foods has confirmed several key appointments at director level including Sara Galeano (main image) responsible for sustainability, Kari Janapareddi within sales, and Ryan Siwinski within its US operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Schubert confirms key expansion for its North American headquarters
Schubert North America has confirmed plans to expand its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, in response to continued business growth in the region, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK luxury confectionery manufacturer Bon Bon’s expands to new production facilities
A sustained period of growth for UK luxury confectionery business Bon Bon’s has enabled its relocation to an expanded new site at Moorside Business Park in Tockwith, Yorkshire, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
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