manufacturing
Belgian health authorities suspend Ferrero factory over Salmonella links
Belgian health authorities have confirmed that production at Ferrero’s confectionery plant at Arlon has been ordered to be suspended amid salmonella incidents reportedly linked to Kinder ranges from the factory, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut marks official opening of Australian chocolate production facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has been in celebratory mood within Australia, following the recent official opening of its factory expansion in Campbellfield, Melbourne, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
UK’s Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits confirm merger deal
The UK’s Burton’s Biscuit Company has confirmed a deal to merge with Fox’s Biscuits to form Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC), UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut considers closing UK manufacturing site
The Barry Callebaut Group has confirmed it is exploring potential closure of its UK confectionery manufacturing facility at Moreton, Wirral, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
The return of ‘Shrinkflation’ affecting Cadbury Dairy Milk bars is an unwelcome development
Guest blog: The decision by Mondelēz to reduce Dairy Milk sharing bars by 10% in size has re-ignited the ‘shrinkflation debate’ on how manufacturers handle inflationary pressures. Cloe Legrand, consumer analyst at GlobalData, offers her view on this major industry topic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Belgium’s Vanparys expands operations with marzipan production capabilities
Belgian-based Vampary’s confectionery has moved to expand its operations, after acquiring capabilities to produce handmade marzipan flowers for decorating pastry ranges, writes Dominique Huret.
Valeo Fox’s Glacier Mint factory strike continues over pay and conditions
Employees at Fox’s Glacier Mint factory in York, UK, have entered a third day of strike action in protest at their terms of pay and conditions, writes Neill Barston.
Swizzels confectionery begins major new manufacturing site project
Development work has begun on a major investment from UK-based Swizzels confectionery, which is creating new manufacturing and distribution facilities at Middlewich in Cheshire, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive feature: Behind the scenes with Prestat’s new CEO Micaela Illy
Becoming CEO of Prestat while still in her 20s may have been a daunting prospect for Micaela Illy, but as Neill Barston discovers, she appears to be taking it very much in her stride
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars pledges additional funding for Ukrainian humanitarian aid
Mars Wrigley has pledged to increase its aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, with a total of $10 million now confirmed for the business towards humanitarian causes, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Brexit trade crisis continues to impact UK confectionery sector
The UK confectionery market continues to grapple with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic while dealing with price changes and labour shortages caused by post-Brexit trading issues. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Canada’s Bartek Ingredients releases advanced gummy formulation range
Canadian-based Bartek Ingredients, specialising in malic and fumaric acid, used the recent FiEurope event to unveil its latest proprietary technology to optimise pectin-based gummy formulation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Spotlight: Behind the scenes at Nestlé’s York KitKat production
While the pandemic may have posed operating and logistics challenges, York’s treasured connection with the confectionery sector continues apace in the hands of Nestlé, as editor Neill Barston discovers
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Nestlé York KitKat production
Editor Neill Barston goes exclusively behind the scenes at Nestle’s York production facilities, home of the KitKat brand among many others. Process lead Alison Stancliffe offers a tour of the site.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability