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Starburst series axed in Australia amid supply chain price rises
Fans of Mars Wrigley’s popular Starburst lollies have taken to social media to call for a reversal of a decision by the company for removing the product range from shelves in Australia, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé confirms price rises amid strong half-year performance figures
Nestlé is the latest of the ‘big six’ confectionery groups to reveal its half-year figures, with total sales increasing by 9.2% for the period, to CHF45.6 billion, as the business notes price increases of 6.5% for its ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Easter confectionery production remains strong in Germany, despite key industry challenges
Studies from Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade association have shown that for Easter 2022, around 239 million chocolate bunnies were produced nationally, despite major challenges from the pandemic, ingredients prices and supply chain issues, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls gains export deal with Australian based business
Premium British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is in celebratory mood, after gaining its first order from Australia in more than ten years, with Perth-based British Provender, writes Neill Barston.
BDSI raises significant concerns over sharp raw ingredients price rises for confectionery
The BDSI German confectionery trade body has expressed further concerns regarding ‘significant increases’ in raw materials prices, energy costs as well as rises in logistics and packaging costs that are impacting the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat confirms plans for 140 confectionery manufacturing roles at its UK base
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat has confirmed expansion of its operations with plans to recruit 140 new manufacturing employees at its advanced facilities at Hadley Park, Huntingdon, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
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.
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FDF offers key warning as UK’s EU confectionery exports slump
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed concern over figures revealing British export sales fell overall by 75% in January 2021, with confectionery among the worst segments affected, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: How confectionery businesses can navigate Brexit rules of origin challenges
The thorny issue of Brexit has created notable trading complexities and issues for businesses both in the UK and across the continent. Kimberly Carey Coffin, Global Technical Director at Lloyd’s Register food certification organisation explores some of the key matters to consider
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Israeli start-up ChickP Protein launches chickpea-based snacks starch
Israeli-based FoodTech start-up, ChickP Protein, has launched its next-gen native starch developed from chickpea for food and beverage applications, including potential for a wide array of snacks
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
South America’s confectionery market battles the economic storm of coronavirus
The South American confectionery market is one which has enjoyed a strong international reputation, yet as Neill Barston discovers, this year’s coronavirus pandemic has affected the region notably, as it has with other territories around the world
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut begins work on advanced new Ecuador cocoa facility
Barry Callebaut laid the foundation for future growth of the cocoa value chain in Ecuador in a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art, cocoa facility in Durán.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Brazilian confectionery market offers diverse portfolio for export
This year’s ISM proved memorable on a number of levels for its 50th edition, and its significance is heightened in turbulent present markets affected by coronavirus. Editor Neill Barston reflects on meeting Ubiracy Fonsêca, president of Abicab, the Brazilian chocolate, peanut and candies industry trade association, who has been recently re-appointed to his role
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Confectionery expert Baxendale aims to enhance Luker’s Colombian chocolate exports
UK-based confectionery expert Andy Baxendale is to deliver a project with Colombian chocolate producer Luker, tasked with enhancing the company’s understanding of the British market as its export portfolio continues to develop.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability