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ChocXO delivers key expansion of chocolate manufacturing facilities at its Canadian site
US-founded premium chocolate brand ChocXO has confirmed significant investment made in expanding its production facilities at its manufacturing site in British Columbia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Beyond Good ethically sourced chocolate set for key packaging revamp
Sustainably and ethically-sourced confectionery firm Beyond Good is set for a key revamp of its Madagascar and Uganda chocolate bars, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Puratos Group gains €1 billion financing towards Cacao-Trace cocoa sustainability initiative
The Puratos group’s cocoa sustainability scheme, Cacao-Trace, has received a major boost as a group of private investors has agreed €1 billion finance package for the initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Technology-led solutions may hold the key to reshaping the chocolate confectionery sector
So much for August being the traditional quiet period when the vast majority of the confectionery sector appears to wind down for holiday season – these continue to feel like unprecedented times on a number of fronts.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Sector research reveals major potential for private label snacking categories
Research from ingredients group Kerry has revealed the global snacks market is now worth $115 billion a year, with annual growth of 2% projected to 2023, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé upgrades Singapore R&D facilities marking site’s 40th anniversary
A significant investment is being made by Nestlé in upgrading its Singapore R&D facilities across its activities including snacks and confectionery-linked ranges to mark the facility’s 40th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Manufacturing survey finds UK SME companies hindered in recovery due to pandemic and recruitment issues
A key industry study has found that major supply chain issues amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as recruitment challenges are impacting on the recovery of SME manufacturers in the UK, including across the food and drink sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Olam reports sustained half-year growth for its businesses including cocoa production
The global food and agri-business Olam Group has posted a key upturn in its half-year results, with profits standing up at $421 million for the period, up 26%, for the business, after a major re-organisation of its activities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Exploring behind the scenes of extrusion technology for confectionery
Confectionery Production speaks to key businesses about the new flexible extrusion and co-extrusion technology helping to shape the snackification trend. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat confirms plans for 140 confectionery manufacturing roles at its UK base
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat has confirmed expansion of its operations with plans to recruit 140 new manufacturing employees at its advanced facilities at Hadley Park, Huntingdon, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé’s confectionery operations record performance upturn
Swiss-headquartered Nestlé has recorded growth across its global businesses, including within its confectionery operations, as the company posting overall six-month sales of CHF 41.7 billion, against $41.1 billion for the same period in 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Pladis makes major branding investment with its Carrs heritage bakery brand
Global snacks group pladis has delivered a key £1 million investment in its Carr’s bakery range, as the heritage brand continues to expand its product series, writes Neill Barston.
BDSI highlights key training opportunities for next generation of confectionery specialists
Germany’s confectionery trade association, the BDSI has highlighted a broad range of industry training opportunity available starting from this August, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle progresses key Chinese stevia sustainability programme
Sweetener solutions group Tate & Lyle PLC has developed a key sustainability initiative in China, enabling stevia growers in China to lower their environmental impact, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability