Business accelerator scheme targets emerging British and European sector enterprisesA significant venture from UK-headquartered pladis has been unveiled alongside its related Turkish sector manufacturer, Ülker, forging a new Accelerator Programme supporting emerging British and overseas food-tech enterprises, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Josh’s Chocolate gains UK government-backed loan to continue trading amid covid-19Cornish confectionery company Josh’s Chocolate has been given a boost amid challenging trading conditions as it joins the ranks of businesses securing a UK government-backed bounce back loan for firms affected by the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls for greater sector jobs support amid ongoing pandemicThe UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that further government measures to support key sector businesses will be required in order to survive the economic effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ghana’s Cocobod trade organisation reopens after temporary coronavirus office closureStaff working at the headquarters of the Ghana Cocoa Board in Accra have been affected by coronavirus, resulting in a three-day closure of its offices and subsidiary divisions following deep-cleaning of its facilities. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
