Germany
Interpack organisers confirm May 2023 for next global industry showcase
Organisers of the major global Interpack packaging and processing trade fair have confirmed the dates of the next event, which will now be held between 4-10 May, 2023, at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Valeo Foods expands portfolio with Germany’s Lübecker marzipan brand
The Valeo Foods Group has completed its acquisition of German-based Schluckwerder Holding confectionery business, owned by private equity firm Novum Captial, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
BDSI celebrates future industry technicians with annual awards
Some of the brightest young confectionery technicians in the sector were honoured at the annual general assembly of the Federal Association of German Confectionery Industry, (BDSI), as Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Haribo considers cutting 200 UK production roles
German-headquartered confectionery business Haribo is reportedly set to axe more than 200 jobs from its UK workforce under new plans being put forward by the company.
BDSI expresses concern at ongoing US tariffs on German bakery exports
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDS) has expressed concerns over ongoing US tariffs imposed on its sweet pastry category goods, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fritsch creates new learning academy for employees and customers
A new learning academy has been established by German bakery business Fritsch, which is set to provide training both in the classroom and online for employees and its customers.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Ritter Sport wins major court case with Milka over square bar shape
German chocolate brand Ritter Sport has won a long-running court case with the Milka brand over ownership of its distinctive square shape, with its original patents being upheld in a key legal case this week. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack organisers confirm trade fair is to be postponed until next year due to coronavirus
The organisers of Interpack have confirmed that the event will now be postponed until next year, following the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Lindt & Sprüngli posts upturn in half-year financial results
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group has gained sales of CHF 1.76 billion for the first half of 2019, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.2%.
Gerhard Schubert records increased turnover to €211 million
German-based packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported annual sales growth of 7.3% to a turnover of €211.5 million for 2018.
German confectionery sector continues growth pattern
Despite ongoing challenges, there have been some encouraging signs for the German confectionery sector. Neill Barston examines the market, with additional reporting from Euromonitor International and the VDMA.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Dozens of confectionery businesses set to exhibit through German Sweets at ISM
A total of 70 German confectionery companies will be represented by the German Sweets trade organisation at this year’s ISM held in Cologne from this weekend.
Hastamat set to unveil wrapping system at ProSweets
German-based manufacturer Hastamat plans to deliver its vertical multilane wrapper (VMW) as one of its key focuses for the ProSweets international trade fair.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
iba attracts a wealth of global confectionery and bakery innovations
An array of colourful bakery and confectionery, creative solutions and key equipment developments formed the major elements of the latest iba event in Germany. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability