sales
Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing
As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, 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
Chocosuisse raises concerns as Swiss chocolate sales fall
Latest figures from Chocosuisse, the association of Swiss Chocolate manufacturers has raised concerns as annual sales fell by CHF 260 million (14.5%), to CHF 1.53 billion, amid key market challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Schubert Packaging Machines UK operations record sales upturn
Delivering packaging machinery that offers flexible, efficient solutions for industry is of key importance in financially challenging times, as Mark Stepney, managing director of Schubert UK explains to editor Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Global ice cream market continues to explore alternative sweetening options
While ice cream sales may traditionally slacken off in the autumn and winter, the warmer climates of the US have seen greater potential for longer sales seasons, with calorie reduced options becoming the latest ‘on trend’ segment, as Canadian-based ingredients solutions group BioNeutra explains
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association backs US Halloween festivities
With Halloween around the corner, the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released figures that show sales of seasonal candy have increased 12% in the build-up to the key spooky seasonal celebration, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability
Brazilian confectionery companies shine at ISM
Brazilian confectionery companies participating at ISM 2020 achieved almost $4 million in closed deals, with an expectation of reaching almost US$ 24 million during the next year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Lindt shares dip following decision to cut guidance
Luxury Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli made the decision to cut its mid- to long-term sales guidance, saying the “environment remained tough”.
Hopes for growth in the South American confectionery market
Confectionery has an especially distinguished history in South America, though challenging economic conditions have affected some of its markets. Neill Barston reports
Halloween confectionery revival marked by higher consumer spending
With Halloween upon us, it seems here in the UK we are increasingly embracing the spooky spirit of festivities that have made it an especially notable celebration in the US.
Whitakers Chocolates reports 30% boost in sales
UK-based confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates has reported a 30% year-on-year boost in sales, which the company has said has been underpinned by encouraging export growth.
Gulfood manufacturing set to mark its fifth anniversary in Dubai
Gulfood Manufacturing is marking its fifth anniversary with a raft of cutting-edge industry solutions, including for the confectionery and bakery sectors with its latest event confirmed for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) between 6-8 November 2018.
MIA ethical chocolate brand completes crowdfunding venture
Bean-to-bar chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa) has successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign, gaining £137,000 towards improving its production facilities in Madagascar.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Snacks study reveals seven major trends
Seven major snacking trends have been identified in a report examining the key issues that have driven consumer buying behaviour during 2018.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability