industrial action

Germany’s BDSI confectionery organisation brokers pay deal for thousands of Bavarian workers

Germany’s BDSI confectionery sector organisation, along with the NGG food and restaurants union have reached a financial settlement in a key industry workers dispute over pay, with a two-stage agreement for a 7.5% pay deal being negotiated, writes Neill Barston.

German confectionery businesses press ahead with strike action over pay and conditions

Germany’s confectionery trade body, the BDSI has branded industry manufacturing strikes in North Rhine-Westphalia are “completely unnecessary” as negotiations over pay and conditions have been further postponed until September, reports Neill Barston.

GMB union confirms end of ‘longest UK chocolate strike,’ as workers accept Cargill pay deal

The GMB trade union has confirmed that industrial action claimed as the ‘UK’s longest chocolate strike’ has ended, after workers agree a new pay deal after seven weeks of negotiations, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Strikes set to go ahead at Cargill UK confectionery manufacturing facility

Employees at a Cargill UK chocolate production plant at Worksop, Nottinghamshire, are moving ahead with plans to strike over levels of pay, surrounding the peak Christmas manufacturing period, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body expresses concern over worker pay strikes

Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has expressed concern over ‘exaggerated strikes’ within the nation’s sector, amid an ongoing industry-wide dispute over staff pay across the country within confectionery manufacturing businesses, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory

Valeo Fox’s Glacier Mint factory strike continues over pay and conditions

Employees at Fox’s Glacier Mint factory in York, UK, have entered a third day of strike action in protest at their terms of pay and conditions, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Regulatory

Week-long worker strike at French Nutella factory

The Ferrero group has reportedly been affected by a week-long strike at its largest international Nutella production facilities in France.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory

Events

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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