manufacturing
Divine Chocolate CEO Sophi Tranchell steps down as company is acquired by Ludwig Weinrich
Divine Chocolate has confirmed it now has a new majority shareholder, Ludwig Weinrich, as the company’s first MD and CEO, Sophi Tranchell steps down from the British business after 21 years.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut acquires GKC Foods Australian chocolate confectionery business
The Swiss-based Barry Callebaut group has made a key acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many consumer chocolate brands across Australia and New Zealand.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Make UK urges businesses to continue with manufacturing and engineering apprenticeships
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has urged engineering and manufacturing firms to continue with apprentice recruitment plans despite coronavirus challenges, as it has over 2,000 young people in its talent pool looking for apprenticeship opportunities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
UK manufacturers survey to assess sector impact of coronavirus
A key survey of UK manufacturers, including businesses operating within confectionery and bakery markets, is being undertaken to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
UK manufacturers focus on upskilling existing workforces amid recruitment shortage
A major industry survey has found UK manufacturers, including those in the confectionery and bakery sectors, are responding to a chronic recruitment shortage through improving the skill-base of existing employees.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Businesses from across confectionery and bakery sectors to attend Gulfood Manufacturing
A diverse array of equipment, technology and processing systems businesses are set to gather for Gulfood Manufacturing, including firms from across confectionery and bakery sectors, for the event being held at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Living the confectionery dream
As the owners of the cherished British Choc Nibbles brand, Sweetdreams has been busy expanding into more premium markets, as Neill Barston discovered visiting its UK facilities
Survey finds UK manufacturers delivering on sustainability strategies
Manufacturing businesses placing sustainability and environmental improvements at the heart of their businesses reaped the benefit in cost-savings across their business, according to a new survey released today by Make UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
UK manufacturers call on government to deliver digitalisation
An industry study has found that 84% of UK manufacturers believe the government should be doing more to help deliver digitalisation of workplace operations.
PPMA awards return to celebrate cream of manufacturing industry
Manufacturers from across packaging, processing and robotics sectors will be celebrated at the 2019 PPMA Group Industry Awards will be held at the National Conference Centre (NEC), Birmingham this autumn.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Olam International sets $361 million deal for Nigeria’s Dangote Flour Mills
Global food and agri-business Olam International is set to acquire complete ownership of Dangote Flour Mills (DFM), a flour and pasta manufacturer in Nigeria, for US$ 361 million, amid growing demand for bakery and snack foods in the country.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Manufacturers’ survey shows a third of British firms expect low skilled job losses to automation
Around a third of British manufacturers expect some low skilled jobs to be lost over the next five years as a result of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, according to a study from industry organisation Make UK.
Caotech continues expansion of global equipment solutions
For over 20 years, Caotech has been building up its confectionery and food sector machinery and supplying a range of global firms. Neill Barston visits the company’s HQ near Amsterdam to explore its operations
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
German confectionery sector continues growth pattern
Despite ongoing challenges, there have been some encouraging signs for the German confectionery sector. Neill Barston examines the market, with additional reporting from Euromonitor International and the VDMA.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability