manufacturing
Manufacturing survey finds UK SME companies hindered in recovery due to pandemic and recruitment issues
A key industry study has found that major supply chain issues amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as recruitment challenges are impacting on the recovery of SME manufacturers in the UK, including across the food and drink sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Barry Callebaut launches Caramel Aura chocolate and Indulgence Playbook for US market
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a key guide for US manufacturers in the confectionery and bakery sectors – the Indulgence Playbook, to maximise product opportunities including its latest chocolate range Caramel Aura, reports, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Spotlight: Omnom Chocolate interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Kjartan Gislason, co-founder of Omnom Chocolate on the company’s development, including a major coup of featuring in a Netflix documentary with Zac Efron (pictured)
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits extends core granulate ingredients for confectionery and snacks
Natural ingredients group Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke has launched a new range of ready-to-order granulates developed to aid smoother running of production processes for confectionery and snacks manufacturers, writes Neill Barston.
Ishida offers new service package for x-ray systems targeting reduction in ownership costs
Ishida Europe has introduced an extensive product offering across its full X-ray portfolio, aiming to offer customers peace of mind and deliver a guaranteed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of less than 3% per annum over a 5-year period.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US-based Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory appoints key independent chairperson
US-based premium confectionery manufacturer and retailer, the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, has appointed Rahul Mewawalla as an independent chairperson of the Board, as part of its management restructuring, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
McVitie’s employee petition calls on Scotland’s First Minister to help save 500 biscuit factory jobs
Hopes have been kept alive that nearly 500 jobs at the Pladis-owned Tollcross biscuit factory in Glasgow could be saved under new proposals put to the company, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Italian chocolate business ICAM celebrates 75th anniversary
As Italian-founded ICAM celebrates a major confectionery manufacturing milestone of 75 years, we speak to vice president Plinio Agostoni on its pandemic challenges and hopes for the future. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Fruit Lab set to create first female-owned micro factory in the country
An innovative initiative in Ivory Coast, the Cocoa Fruit Lab, is being devised to create the first women-owned micro-factory in the country to produce sustainable cocoa, chocolate and related juice products, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Making a century of memories with A.L.Simpkin & Co sweets
As one of a rare breed of traditional British confectionery firms remaining as a family-owned business, A. L. Simpkin & Co is proudly celebrating its centenary. Neill Barston meets the present generation leading the company forward amid challenging times
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz completes closure of US Oreo cookie production site in New Jersey
Mondelēz International has completed its strategic move to close its Fair Lawn, New Jersey, US bakery site producing key Oreo lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Hitting the sweet spots with sugar alternatives
Over the past decade, the so-called war on sugar has continued to intensify, with many health experts describing it as “public enemy number one”. Confectionery Production examines industry’s response, reports Daisy Phillipson
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ishida Europe’s X-ray system delivers extra safety for confectionery quality control
An X-ray inspection solution from Ishida Europe has enabled German confectionery manufacturer Rübezahl Schokoladen GmbH to adopt metallised film for its popular Sun Rice products.
Barry Callebaut strikes confectionery outsourcing deal with Atlantic Stark
The Barry Callebaut Group has struck a long-term outsourcing deal with Atlantic Stark, an established chocolate, biscuits and candy manufacturer in Serbia, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability