Partnership
Production begins at Barry Callebaut’s second plant in Indonesia
Chocolate and cocoa producer, The Barry Callebaut Group, has begun production at its second chocolate manufacturing plant in Rancaekek, a sub-district of Bandung, Indonesia.
Krispy Kreme and Vimto join together for ‘refreshingly different’ doughnuts
Doughnut brand, Krispy Kreme has partnered with Nichols plc to add the taste of Vimto to a limited edition range of doughnuts.
Nestlé celebrates opening its new US headquarters
Nestlé has marked a major chapter in its US business after officially opening its American headquarters at Arlington, Virginia.
Mars calls for greater research on damaging cocoa crop diseases
Global confectionery group Mars, Incorporated has called for greater coordinated work on cocoa diseases, as it attends the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston, America.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Cocoa Association praises historic EU trade deal with Japan
The European Cocoa Association has welcomed an economic partnership agreement between the EU and Japan as offering a valuable mutual trade boost.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major Nestlé UK distribution centre includes key confectionery brands
Nestlé and transport firm XPO Logistics have confirmed development of a 638,000-square-foot distribution centre at the new Segro East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
Tate & Lyle’s equity investment in Sweet Green Fields
Tate & Lyle has entered into an agreement to acquire a 15% equity holding in privately held global stevia ingredient company Sweet Green Fields.
Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
Brazilian confectionery exports rise ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Brazilian confectionery, snacks and biscuits industry has participated in this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US with a renewed range of products.
Bühler food safety deal with Microsoft amid Chinese expansion
A major initiative between Bühler and Microsoft has been unveiled at Hannover Messe, aiming to improve grain analysis vital to the food sector, including confectionery and bakery.
Bühler invests in Jakarta cocoa lab
The Bühler group has invested in its new its cocoa application lab in Jakarta, Indonesia, to offer customers process trials from cocoa bean to chocolate bar.
Nestlé brings Ruby chocolate KitKat to the UK
Nestlé UK has revealed that chocolate fanatics across the UK will be the first in Europe to get their hands on a four finger KitKat made with Ruby chocolate.
Ishida extends partnership on packaging and processing
Global multihead weighing company Ishida has confirmed an extension of its partnership with food processing business Heat and Control to develop a series of full “end to end” processing and packaging systems.
Sales figures for Fairtrade continue to increase
UK shoppers continue to show their support for Fairtrade, with new independent sales figures revealing that retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017, alongside increased business engagement.