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Raising the cocoa bar with Olam’s global processing facility in Amsterdam
With a dozen production sites around the world, Olam Cocoa has grown rapidly over the past 15 years, as Neill Barston found visiting its key facility in the Netherlands
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Facing up to challenging times amid the rise of coronavirus
If you turn on the TV, radio, or scan your computer screen or smartphone, there seems to literally, and all too understandably, be just one news story in town at present – the continuing rise of coronavirus around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation offers cautious welcome to government Budget
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has reacted with caution to the government’s latest financial Budget, delivered by the new chancellor Rishi Sunak.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero expands US operations with new distribution facility
Ferrero USA has expanded its confectionery operations with a new distribution centre in Goodyear, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix.
Preventative maintenance key for packaging equipment
Packaging businesses should undertake preventative maintenance between regular equipment servicing to maximise operational productivity and lengthen equipment life, according to packaging machinery supplier Ulma.
Food and Drink Federation offers fresh Brexit warning over ‘Operation Yellowhammer’
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has responded to the release of the government’s Yellowhammer Report on the potential impact of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit, warning of the need for greater transparency.
Food and Drink Federation calls for waiving of competition laws over ‘no deal’ Brexit
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has called upon government to relax competition laws to allow businesses to coordinate supplies in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory
Barry Callebaut set to deliver new Belgian global distribution centre
The Barry Callebaut group is to deliver a major investment in its production activities with the construction of a new global distribution centre (GDC) in Lokeren, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Renewed sector warnings as Brexit date draws near
With the clock rapidly ticking down on the UK’s planned departure from the EU, confectionery, ingredients and firms across the food sector have warned of major problems on the horizon. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
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