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UK Food and Drink Federation warns consumers will pay more amid government regulatory moves
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed major concern over a series of government policies that will cost the sector a projected additional £8 billion over the next three years, making product ranges more expensive, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Haribo hit by shortage of lorry drivers amid Brexit complications
German-based confectionery group Haribo has confirmed it is experiencing delivery difficulties within the UK due to a shortage of lorry drivers serving the industry, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF offers key warning as UK’s EU confectionery exports slump
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed concern over figures revealing British export sales fell overall by 75% in January 2021, with confectionery among the worst segments affected, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Schubert Packaging Machines UK operations record sales upturn
Delivering packaging machinery that offers flexible, efficient solutions for industry is of key importance in financially challenging times, as Mark Stepney, managing director of Schubert UK explains to editor Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Manufacturing businesses face Brexit price hikes and freight delays, Barometer study reveals
Almost two thirds (65%) of small-to-medium manufacturing companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chain since leaving the EU, including companies operating within sweets and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston.
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Mars agrees £350 million deal with DHL for UK logistics expansion
The Mars group has confirmed a partnership valued at £350 million with logistics business DHL, for a major project to construct two key warehousing facilities that significantly enhance its delivery operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
UK confectionery market steels itself for continued challenging conditions
Amid a pandemic, projected recession and post Brexit complications, the UK confectionery market is facing notably uncertain times, but there are still some glimmers of hope amid the challenges that clearly lie ahead, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Logistics firm helps solve ‘scary scarcity’ of Halloween pumpkins
A UK-based logistics business with close links to the confectionery sector has pledged that Halloween will not be a horror show despite Covid 19 and freakish 2020 weather causing a scary scarcity of ‘monster’ pumpkins this year.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Swizzels expansion plans backed by renewal of sustainable pallet logistics deal
UK confectionery manufacturer Swizzels, renowned for its traditional favourite Love Hearts sweets, has extended its collaboration with Coventry-based IPP, for logistics supply of sustainable wooden pallets, amid wider expansion of the business.
Business confidence hangs in the balance as final countdown over Brexit trade deal continues
This past week, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation and Santander UK laid out the latest situation for the sector in terms of its performance, which brought cause for concern with a record low level of confidence for the quarter, that both organisations hoped would be offset with potential for exploring new markets around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé reports organic growth amid challenging pandemic conditions
Nestlé has reported a pattern of 2.8% organic growth in its six-month financial trading figures, yet despite a positive start to the year, its sales revenues fell for the period as the business adjusted to operating in testing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products
Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers
Enhancements to Cargill’s cocoa harvesting processes in adopting barcoded cocoa bags and digital (CMS) systems, mean 50 percent of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain are now traceable from farm-to-factory.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Call for extending trade negotiations amid pandemic makes sound business sense
Without doubt one of the most significant news stories of the past week has been the plea from the Caobisco European confectionery organisation for the EU and UK to continue crucial trade talks beyond the fast-approaching cut-off point of December 2020.
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