manufacturing
Cargill unveils major Indonesian blending facilities expansion, targets Asian market growth
A major strategic manufacturing move has been made by Cargill, as it creates a new blending facility at its core Asian site of Pandaan, East Java, in Indonesia, in response to continued growth within sugar confectionery categories, writes Neill Barston.
IFF targets nutrition product growth, as its Türkiye research facilities gain certification
Global food and beverage solutions group, IFF, has confirmed plans to continue expansion into product ranges for nutrition-conscious consumers, including within the confectionery space, writes Neill Barston.
Iceland’s Nói Síríus reports success with Rockwell Automation production line software
Icelandic chocolatier Nói Síríus has made an innovative move in teaming up with Rockwell Automation, using digital management techniques to enhance its production line’s efficiency, reports Neill Barston.
British bakery firm, Sponge, celebrates gaining Coeliac UK approval
A Norfolk-based bakery can now offer the widest range of gluten-free cakes and brownies certified by Coeliac UK, recognising its commitment to producing high-quality, gluten-free baked goods that meet the rigorous standards set by the charity.
Hastamat delivers key manufacturing site expansion amid equipment market growth
German-based packaging machinery business Hastamat has made a significant investment into expanding its core production facilities at Lahnau, backed by a period of strong business growth, writes Neill Barston.
German confectionery businesses press ahead with strike action over pay and conditions
Germany’s confectionery trade body, the BDSI has branded industry manufacturing strikes in North Rhine-Westphalia are “completely unnecessary” as negotiations over pay and conditions have been further postponed until September, reports Neill Barston.
Ukraine-based Roshen confectionery raises operating capital by 33%
Roshen’s Kyiv-based Ukraine confectionery facilities are reportedly set to benefit from a move aiming to bolster its financial position by raising authorised capital level by 33% to a total of 2 billion UAH (Hryvnia) £37 million, writes Neill Barston.
Bühler opens key Nigerian application centre serving wider African region
Swiss-headquartered industry solutions group Bühler has undertaken a joint venture with Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, for a strategically significant grains application centre in the African nation for its bakery operations, writes Neill Barston.
Entrepreneur Yasir Patel proves a confectionery hit with “Aldi’s Next Big Thing”
An ambitious entrepreneur from Blackburn, Lancashire, Yasir Patel is celebrating success after securing a major contract from the Aldi supermarket chain after triumphing on its ‘Next Big Thing’ screen series, reports Neill Barston.
Swizzels extends Marvellous Mallows line amid wider category growth
British confectionery business Swizzels has delivered an extension to its Marvellous Mallows range with the introduction of its new giant variety, developed in response to increased demand within the category, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali confirmed to speak at the World Confectionery Conference
Can Buharali, newly elected president of Caobisco European confectionery trade body has been confirmed as the latest to become a keynote speaker for our World Confectionery Conference event set to take place this autumn.
Lindt & Sprüngli completes €100 million extension of Swiss manufacturing facilities
A significant three-year expansion of Lindt & Sprüngli’s cocoa centre in Olten, Switzerland is now operational following major €100 million investment by the business, writes Neill Barston.
York’s Choc Affair gains regional honours from Made Smarter
Ethically-founded British confectionery business, Choc Affair has celebrated gaining regional honours from Made Smarter, the movement championing technology and skills, which has created an awards scheme centred on digital transformation, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Foundation’s mission remains vital three decades on
While the Fairtrade Foundation laid the groundwork for the movement in the early 90s, it was a couple of years later in 1994 when the UK gained its first glimpse of Fairtrade chocolate, which made notable national and international headlines.
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