investment
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.
Ghana Cocoa Board expresses concerns over low revenues gained by African nations
The chief executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has met with the Standard Bank Group, as part of the company’s immersion programme of providing learning opportunities on how to grow Africa’s business and banking sectors.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Major project installation completes for Pecan Deluxe Candy
A major equipment installation project has been completed by the Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions (DGTCS) for international toppings and inclusions supplier Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe).
Russia’s United Confectioners plan multi-million investment in Chinese expansion
A significant expansion of operations in China is being planned by Russian-based United Confectioners, with investment totalling around $50 million expected over several years, reports Eugene Gerden for Confectionery Production
ANL France invests €12 million in new packaging facilities
Packaging firm ANL France invited guests from across the sector to inaugurate its new factory facilities in Cahors Sud business park in Montat, involving €12 million investment into its development.
Conscious Chocolate gains major product development investment
Confectionery brand Conscious Chocolate has undergone a relaunch with investment from Fortissimo Group, which has enabled reformulation work on the company’s product range.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Making the most of tax incentives for confectionery sector investment
Dr Peter Beavis PhD CSci, chemist and chocolate scientist at ForrestBrown, examines how confectionery companies can make the most of tax incentives
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Fazer group invests €40 million in xylitol facility for confectionery and gum ranges
The Fazer group has confirmed a €40 million investment in an oat hull xylitol manufacturing facility in Finland aimed at making innovative use of an ingredient used in a number of segments including confectionery.
Cargill invests €20 million enhancing its Netherlands starch production site
The Cargill global ingredients and food solutions group is investing €20 million in its Netherlands-based starch production plant in Sas Van Gent, in response to increased consumer demand for convenience foods including baked snacks.
Schokinag increases production following investment
German chocolate company, Schokinag, has completed its new solid chocolate production line following a major investment project.
UK confectionery market expects growth despite Brexit trading challenges
Market uncertainties with Brexit have made many UK firms wary of investment, including within confectionery. But as Neill Barston reports, Euromonitor research indicates there may be hope ahead
James Cadbury gains Dragons’ Den funding but turns down potential investment
Confectionery entrepreneur James Cadbury, the great-great-great grandson of John Cadbury, successfully gained investment for his Love Cocoa company appearing on the BBC Dragons’ Den television series this Christmas.
Descendent of Cadbury founder set to tackle BBC’s Dragons’ Den
The great-great-great grandson of the founder of Cadbury chocolates is set to appear on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den television series in the UK this weekend.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Cargill celebrates a decade of sustainability and innovation in Ghana
Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business commemorates its 10th anniversary in Ghana by announcing plans for future investment and farmer support.