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UK’s FDF says small businesses raise ‘cautious optimism’ for 2024, despite major challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has revealed that sector businesses, including within confectionery and snacks, have expressed cautious optimism about the year, ahead, though conditions remain fragile, reports Neill Barston.
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BDSI raises fears over rapid cocoa price rises impacting confectionery markets
The German confectionery trade body, BDSI, has expressed fears over the rapidly accelerating price of cocoa, which is impacting on stock availability for chocolate manufacturers in the country and across Europe, writes Neill Barston.
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FDF welcomes drop in sector inflation, yet cocoa prices remain notably high
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has welcomed figures revealing an easing of inflation within the sector, down to 8%, last month, from near-record highs experience last year, which impacted significantly on the cost of living crisis for consumers, writes Neill Barston.
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UK confectionery businesses continue to face major tests amid economic uncertainty
We’re only a couple of weeks into January 2024, and it seems that both global and domestic events here in the UK have been particularly newsworthy across many spheres of industry, and the confectionery sector is in no small way exempt from that.
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Caobisco joins European organisations calling on EU to agree major Mercosur trade deal
Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery sector organisation, has joined a total of 22 industry associations in calling on the EU and the South American Mercosur nations to conclude the long-running trade negotiations to unlock perceived major mutual economic benefits, reports Neill Barston.
Global cocoa prices remain ‘bullish’ according to latest ICCO figures
The International Cocoa Organisation, (ICCO), has released its latest figures revealing that stock market trading prices for the key agricultural commodity remain ‘bullish’, maintaining near record highs experienced in recent months, reports Neill Barston.
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Caobisco and Cius groups call for EU and Mercosur deal enabling key sugar exports
Caobisco European confectionery trade organisation, and Cius, the region’s sugar users association, have urged the EU and South American Mercosur countries to urgently conclude a free trade agreement enabling 180,000 tonnes of raw sugar to be exported to Europe, reports Neill Barston.
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The perfect family ingredients: Alland & Robert’s next generation takes the helm
Just a few short months ago, Charles Alland was appointed chairman and CEO of Alland & Robert, taking over the reins from his father Frédéric Alland, who led the business since 1988. Editor Neill Barston quizzes the ingredient firm’s new leader on its key plans
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Swiss confectionery and baked goods markets expand, despite regulatory pressures
The Biscosuisse organisation, representing Swiss confectionery and bakery sectors, has reported a 32.6% upturn in exports during 2022, despite the impact of manufacturing regulations challenges, writes Neill Barston.
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Nigeria cocoa exporters reveal issues over currency shortage impacting the sector
Further turbulence within Africa’s cocoa sector has been revealed, as Nigeria’s export markets become the latest to become unsettled, with reports of a shortfall in cash to pay labourers and logistics staff, writes Neill Barston.
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Ivory Coast cocoa crop issues place sector sustainability in a renewed spotlight
Without a stable supply of cocoa, then a large portion of our global chocolate industry would be in serious trouble in terms of meeting the continuing high levels of demand around the globe for the latest in confectionery treats.
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BDSI reports annual German confectionery sector export growth, in spite of major supply chain issues
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has reported a 6.5% sales volume increase for the nation’s sector, backed by an increase in exports, despite ongoing major energy crisis and significant spikes in ingredients costs, reports Neill Barston.
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Indonesian palm oil export ban places pressure on global industry supply chains
Indonesia’s decision to place a temporary export ban on palm oil could significantly impact manufacturing operations, including major brands within the confectionery and snacks sector, according to market analysts, writes Neill Barston.
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Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group warns of major industry crisis
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned the country’s industry is facing a severe combination of major challenges including the ongoing pandemic, rapidly rising energy costs and increased raw ingredients prices, reports Neill Barston.
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