job losses

Looming major job cuts and supply chain uncertainty underline significant industry tests

The news within the past week that Barry Callebaut intends to cut up to 2,500 jobs from its global workforce is something that should not be considered lightly, and serves to underline just how challenging conditions in the market actually are right now.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut prepares to cut up to 2,500 jobs over 18 months

Barry Callebaut has revealed plans to shed around 2,500 jobs from its global workforce over the next 18 months, as it undergoes a period of major structural re-organisation, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Nestlé draws major concern from unions over plans to cut 573 UK jobs

Nestlé’s UK division has confirmed that up to 573 jobs are at risk in the business as part of a major reorganisation of its British confectionery manufacturing – including closing its Fawdon site, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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