investment
Fairtrade establishes producer resilience funds to combat coronavirus impact
Fairtrade International has unveiled the launch of multi-million funding streams known as “Fairtrade producer Relief Fund” and a separate producer resilience initiative in response to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Sustainability
UK Manufacturing Barometer reveals ongoing coronavirus concerns for British firms
A key sector survey has found that UK manufacturing businesses, including those operating within confectionery, snacks and bakery markets, require greater and faster support from government amid the coronavirus crisis.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé confirms investment of CHF 2 billion into recycled plastics for packaging
Global food and beverage group Nestlé is to make an investment of CHF 2 billion aimed at moving from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics in response to demand for increasing the pace of delivering sustainable packaging solutions.
Almond board of California invests $5.9 million for improving farming
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has moved to invest $5.9 million towards a series of 85 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices aimed at enhancing the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cargill invests to improve key cocoa growing sites in Ghana and Ivory Coast
A major investment of $113 million is being made by Cargill into improvements for its cocoa processing sites in Yopougon, Ivory Coast and Tema, Ghana, in the two most significant growing territories for the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Givaudan expands Chinese flavouring facilities
Global flavour and fragrance group Givaudan has opened CHF 30 million new extension to its Nantong manufacturing facility in China, expanding its technical capabilities.
Cargill invests in chocolate production facilities for reduced-sugar ranges
Global ingredients and solutions business Cargill has invested $5 million in its site in Mouscron (Belgium) to enhance its capabilities for producing chocolate with lower sugar levels.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cama site visit
Confectionery Production meets Massimo Pietra of the Cama Group to discuss its expansion plans. Neill Barston reports
British machinery manufacturer DT&G Finn secures Philippines deal
Established UK confectionery machinery builder DT&G Finn has secured a key contract with one of the Philippines largest food and beverage companies, Universal Robina Corporations (URC).
Alcoholic confectionery brand sets sights on Europe and US
Smith & Sinclair, creators of Alcoholic Cocktail Gummies, has announced its expansion into Europe and the US, growing its brand partnership and product innovation division.
Hershey invests in snacking brand
Snacking brand, Fulfil, is looking to propel its growth into the European and Australian markets, following a minority investment by The Hershey Company.
Tangerine Confectionery receives multi-million investment into UK production
A total of 90 new jobs are being created at UK-based Tangerine Confectionery as part of a £7.5 million into its York factory, which will see production increase by 30 per cent.
Border Biscuits moves to remove plastics from packaging
Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has removed 90% of plastic from its packaging as part of a wider £1.6million investment into its products and processes.