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UK’s Birds Bakery stores welcome revival of outdoor seating
UK-based Birds Bakery has re-opened the majority of its outdoor seating areas after latest government guidelines as part of its roadmap out of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Virtual Eko Chocolate show celebrates global cocoa industry
HRM Oba Dokun Thompson, a traditional regional ruler from Nigeria, and cocoa industry expert, reflected on the recent Eko Chocolate Show 2021 edition, which featured contributions from the UK’s Academy of Chocolate and York Cocoa Works.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI and UK’s Ice Cream Alliance report key Covid impact on sales
Sales of ice cream within Germany fell by 8.1% in 2020, to €2.58 billion amid pandemic trading challenges, according to industry trade body BDSI, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars named as vice chair of Unstereotype Alliance gender equality initiative
The Unstereotype Alliance, aiming to promote gender and social equality through its shared approach to advertising, has named Mars, Incorporated as its vice chair, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Association of Asia special focus interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston exclusively interviews Alvin Lee, of Cargill, as the newly elected chairman of the Cocoa Association of Asia, on taking up the role, and key personal and industry challenges for 2021.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery sector looks to a more settled summer for retail revival
That’s it! Easter’s done and dusted for another year. It’s too soon to know whether Easter 2022 will be a ‘normal’ one, free of restrictions, but we can always hope.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Easter chocolate innovation falls 25% amid Covid-19, according to Mintel studies
Despite relative buoyancy reported across key global confectionery markets as Easter approaches, coronavirus conditions have resulted in a 25% cut in chocolate product innovation over the past year, according to Mintel research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury tackles loneliness for older people with Dairy Milk campaign
An emotive campaign is being delivered by Cadbury’s UK division, as throughout April it removes branding on 10 million Dairy Milk bars to be replaced by quotes from older people’s life stories, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut launches Treat Tomorrow campaign shaping the future of chocolate
The Barry Callebaut Group has unveiled its Treat Tomorrow campaign drawing together experts and customers to shape plans for the next generation of indulgent chocolate experiences, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Pladis annual biscuit review sees 2020 sales rise despite pandemic
The 2020 annual UK biscuit market review from pladis has revealed further overall market growth of 7.2% for the category, to £2.96 billion, despite pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon behind the scenes interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks exclusively to Torsten Sauer, director of sustainability at Syntegon on its approach to sustainability, key trends and response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Impact of Brexit and Covid felt as confectionery exports nosedive
The UK government’s latest figures on British chocolate exports to the EU reducing by 68% in January due largely to Brexit policies makes for extremely sobering reading for all involved.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
iba global bakery and confectionery trade fair postponed until 2023 due to pandemic
Organisers of the iba global bakery and confectionery event have confirmed the event will not proceed in Munich, Germany as planned this autumn, owing to ongoing coronavirus pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler’s Virtual World event showcases digital industry solutions driving post-pandemic recovery
The CEO of Bühler, Stefan Scheiber, has expressed an ambition for digitally-led innovations to transform businesses to drive market recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability