investment
Barry Callebaut’s ‘BC next level’ sees CHF 500 million investment in digital services and sustainability
A major company investment valued at CHF 500 million is being made by Barry Callebaut, focused on delivering customer innovation, sustainability issues and digital development, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé continues Brazilian confectionery acquisitions, gaining Grupo CRM premium chocolate business
Nestlé has revealed a significant South American expansion move in confirming a deal with Advent International, acquiring a majority stake in Brazilian premium chocolate business Grupo CRM, reports Neill Barston.
Key Ghana cocoa processing breakthrough with Koa’s latest sustainably-focused factory
A key breakthrough for cocoa processing in Ghana has been achieved, as Ghanaian-Swiss start-up Koa has inaugurated a second fruit processing factory in Akim Achiase, furthering its sustainability mission within the country, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Haribo production at first US manufacturing site is underway
Haribo has made a major investment in its US operations, with production officially under-way at its first-ever North American manufacturing facility, at Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bitzel’s Chocolate set for key US artisan confectionery manufacturing facility
A wide range of confectionery creations will be taking shape at new chocolate manufacturing facilities at Bitzel’s Chocolate in Georgia, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
State of the sector report reveals concerning picture for UK manufacturing and exports
The latest State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) certainly makes for comparatively sobering reading, and is unequivocally clear that combined factors of Brexit, soaring inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine have all negatively impacted the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Market challenges arising from the pandemic, Brexit and Ukraine war impacted growth, says FDF report
Anticipated further market uncertainty from Brexit, the pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, have been highlighted as holding back many industry manufacturers in the UK, including within confectionery and snacks categories, according to the latest State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle opens latest Indonesian innovation centre, as the company’s chair steps down
Global ingredient solutions business Tate & Lyle PLC has successfully opened the doors of its latest Customer Innovation and Collaboration Centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, reports Neill Barston.
Chantal Coady OBE makes major return to Rococo and Prestat as creative director
Confectionery Production board member, Chantal Coady OBE, has been named as creative director and brand ambassador at Prestat and Rococo luxury chocolate brands.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars UK and DHL delivery facility crowns £350 million sustainability investment
Mars UK and DHL have joined forces to create an advanced warehousing facility, London Thames Gateway, as part of a wider £350 million investment and partnership between the two businesses, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweetdreams aims to deliver chocolate joy with latest ‘Gozo’ premium confectionery
After successfully offering a sneak peak at Gulfood and ISM trade shows, Sweetdreams confectionery has offered a full launch to its new premium bar series, Gozo, through extending a sourcing relationship with Colombia’s Luker Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Montezuma’s chocolate founding managing directors reappointed, after company’s acquisition
A major buyout of UK-based Montezuma’s premium chocolate business, will see its founding members, Helen and Simon Pattinson return as managing directors of the business they created in West Sussex more than two decades ago, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos US makes major investment in Wisconsin chocolate production site
A major investment has been made by Puratos US with the installation of a new production line at its chocolate plant in Wisconsin, which has been delivered after an upturn in consumer demand, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli reports key annual growth, including major US market gains
Premium chocolate group Lindt & Sprüngli has delivered its key annual results, posting sales of CHF 4.97 billion, up 8.4% year on year, driven by positive results in its travel retail, and expanded US supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability