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UK exports continue to struggle in the wake of Brexit, including confectionery
The latest Food and Drink Federation (FDF) trade snapshot in the UK has made for sobering reading, revealing that export trade with our nearest neighbours across market segments was down by 13.1% against figures from three years ago, at £20.2 billion.
FDF trade snapshot shows key export losses, including within confectionery markets
The UK Food and Drink Federation’s latest full-year trade snapshot for 2021, has revealed sector exports were 13.1% down against figures from three years ago, at £20.2 billion, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec interview: CEO Markus Rustler ProSweets focus
Editor Neill Barston interviews Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec regarding ProSweets, pandemic challenges and hopes for 2022’s equipment and systems markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Association of Asia confirms revised date for 2022 conference
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has confirmed its revised dates for its international conference for next autumn, which was postponed last year amid the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF figures reveal British exports down £2.7 billion by Q3 of 2021
Latest figures from the Food and Drink Federation have revealed that exports in the sector are down £2.7bn (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Luker Chocolate enters fast-rising oat milk bar market with healthier option series
Colombian ethically-founded Luker Chocolate has released its latest bar series featuring oat milk and organic sugar in response to sustained growth in the market for healthier confectionery options, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
UK chocolate export sales to EU suffer major drop amid Brexit and pandemic challenges
A significant drop in UK chocolate confectionery exports to the EU of 18.5% in the first half of 2021 compared to the same period in 2019, has been recorded, impacted by continued Brexit trading complexities and the coronavirus pandemic, according to Food and Drink Federation (FDF), analysis, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls hails revival in EU trading with latest Danish order
UK traditional sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has reported a is enjoying a return to European trading with its first reported order from Denmark in two years amid wider interest from other EU countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
US-based Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints key independent chairperson
US-based premium confectionery manufacturer and retailer, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, has appointed Rahul Mewawalla as an independent chairperson of the Board, as part of its management restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s BDSI confectionery body expresses concerns over ‘significant declines’ in exports
Germany’s federal confectionery association, the BDSI has reported ‘significant declines’ its key export markets, with continued pressure on sales amid the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation appoints Karen Betts as chief executive
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is set to appoint a new chief executive, Karen Betts, to lead the organisation from 2022, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK chocolate exports to EU drop 36% over two years amid Brexit and Covid-19 pressures
Export values of chocolate from the UK to the EU have fallen significantly from 2019 to 2021, with figures down 36.9% (to £99 million), as the wider food and drink sector markets trade to the European bloc drops by a total of £2 billion in the past two years amid Brexit and Covid-19 impacts, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Almond Board of California reports record domestic and export supply levels
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has reported a monthly and annual record crop level, with domestic and export supplies totalling 219 million pounds in May, despite a backdrop of global trading challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: A.L.Simpkin & Co celebrates 100 years in business
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Adrian Simpkin, director of A.L. Simpkin & Co on its centenary celebrations