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Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate names general manager for German and Swiss region
Italian-based Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate has named Herbert Hahnenkamp as its new general manager for the Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) region, writes Neill Barston.
Cadbury Dairy Milk set to be produced in the UK again after £15 million investment
Production of the iconic Cadbury Dairy Milk range is set for a return to the UK, as parent company Mondelēz International delivers a £15 million investment into the brand’s founding British site in Bournville, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Flavorchem US taste innovation centre dedicated to company founder
Flavour, ingredients and solutions business Flavorchem has successfully opened its SRS Centre for Taste Innovation at its Downers Grove campus, Illinois, US.
Baker Perkins to enhance machinery ranges with industry 4.0 systems
Equipment and systems group Baker Perkins has moved to enhance its machinery ranges through ensuring its latest ranges are Industry 4.0 ready according to the UK-based business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Birds Bakery invests in sites and expands its Christmas online delivery
UK business Birds Bakery has made a significant investment in revamping two of its stores in the East Midlands, as it recently reopened its doors of its Littleover location in Derby, as part of £160,000 towards improving its premises, writes Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut expands its Chinese presence with new chocolate academy
The Barry Callebaut Group has delivered further expansion in China after opening its fourth office and the third Chocolate Academy Centre within the country, at Shenzhen, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Latvian-based Food Union releases major European ice cream series
Latvian-headquartered ice cream and dairy producer, Food Union, continues to invest in developing innovative products that connect consumers across key markets, as it unveils a series of 17 new products across its brands.
Mondelēz International records strong quarter performance amid turbulent markets
Mondelēz International has recorded net third quarter growth of 4.9%, to $6.7 billion for the period, forecasting an improved performance for its full-year 2020 results, despite ongoing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chr.Hansen opens revamped French natural colouring R&D site
Natural colours specialist Chr. Hansen has inaugurated its advanced, revamped research and development facilities in Montpellier, France as part of wider investment in innovative solutions for sectors including confectionery, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
South America’s confectionery market battles the economic storm of coronavirus
The South American confectionery market is one which has enjoyed a strong international reputation, yet as Neill Barston discovers, this year’s coronavirus pandemic has affected the region notably, as it has with other territories around the world
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food Union’s multi-million investment into new Latvian snacks facility
Latvian-based milk processing group Food Union has invested €5.5 million into establishing a new Kārums curd snack production plant with completely new technological production lines.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler secures latest global ISO certification for its optical sorting systems
A significant milestone has been reached by Bühler has announced its achievement of the latest ISO 9001:2015 certification which recognises the outstanding quality procedures and business practices observed during the manufacturing of its optical sorters.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Key investment by Hames Chocolates amid pandemic challenges
Confectionery Production speaks to director of Hames Chocolates, Carol Oldbury, discussing the pandemic, new ranges and hopes for 2021
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Special focus: Crucial investments unveiled at Hames Chocolates despite pandemic challenges
UK confectionery business Hames Chocolates, a specialist in white and private label ranges, discusses how it has handled the coronavirus crisis as it sets about a new chapter in its history, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability