Processing
ICCO highlights global slowdown in cocoa processing
Global grindings data has revealed a key slowdown in cocoa processing, attributed to higher operating costs, inflation pressures and increased energy costs, according to ICCO figures, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz reveals Polish renewable power plants amid drive for 2050 net zero emissions
Mondelēz International has unveiled a major renewable energy scheme in Poland, as it continues its drive towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 2050, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sacmi unveils major Italian investment for group-wide training facilities
The Sacmi industry equipment and systems business has inaugurated its training facilities at Imola, Italy, with a €2 million investment in developing innovation across the company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: DT&G continues global confectionery equipment development
UK chocolate coating and polishing equipment business DT&G Limited has sixty years of engineering heritage to its name. Neill Barston meets managing director Lyn Pitt at its headquarters in the Liverpool area, to discuss its continued evolution
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Sustainability
Schubert appoints new Canadian chief operating officer
Equipment and systems business Schubert North America has appointed Dominik Streicher as chief operating officer for its Canadian entity Schubert Packaging Automation Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Preparations for the 2022 edition of Choco Tec event gather momentum
Germany’s ZDS central college of the confectionery industry has played a key role over the past 70 years. Neill Barston meets its managing director, Andreas Bertram, who contribute to our World Confectionery Conference, as preparations gather momentum for this year’s Choco Tec event this December in Cologne.
Significant €50 million investment sees Veracruz Almonds expand European operations
Portugal-based Veracruz Almonds has gained a valuable GlobalGAP seal of excellence, as it expands its operations with plans for a €50 million new production facility, with popularity of the nut variety remaining high within confectionery ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Pronatec claims first 100% organic Swiss cocoa processing with key industry venture
A major industry breakthrough is being claimed by Swiss firm Pronatec, which has completed initial tests on the country’s first 100% organic cocoa processing plant in Beringen near Schaffhausen, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms $10 million investment in new Ecuador cocoa processing base
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has delivered its first cocoa bean buying, cleaning, drying and export facility in Ecuador, located in Duran, near the port of Guayaquil, amid continued growth in the region’s market, reports Neill Barston.
QOA interview: developing non cocoa chocolate
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Dr Maximilian Marquart, co-founder of QOA, as it sets out to further its innovative development of cocoa-free chocolate that has been scientifically formulated to replicate the flavour profiles of conventional ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Koa gains $10 million funding for Africa’s largest cocoa pulp processing facilities in Ghana
Swiss-Ghanaian start-up business Koa has confirmed gaining $10 million growth capital towards building what is believed to be Africa’s largest pulp processing plant based on upcycling cocoa fruit, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sustainability remains at the core of industry agendas
There is no doubting that sustainability has taken hold as the number one industry issue relating to our sector, as well as many other sectors besides, as major environmental topics presenting major long-term challenges.
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
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