South America

Barry Callebaut Levapan deal strengthens South American presence

Barry Callebaut has sought to further expand its portfolio of interests in South America, after signing a long-term deal with Colombian food ingredient specialist Levapan, aimed at strengthening its operations in the region, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Cargill progresses production plans for $150 million Brazilian pectin plant

Global production is set to shortly begin at Cargill’s new advanced $150 million pectin production facility, located in Bebedouro, Brazil, serving a number of markets including confectionery segments, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Luker Chocolate enters fast-rising oat milk bar market with healthier option series

Colombian ethically-founded Luker Chocolate has released its latest bar series featuring oat milk and organic sugar in response to sustained growth in the market for healthier confectionery options, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

South America’s confectionery market battles the economic storm of coronavirus

The South American confectionery market is one which has enjoyed a strong international reputation, yet as Neill Barston discovers, this year’s coronavirus pandemic has affected the region notably, as it has with other territories around the world

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

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

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

Montezuma’s delivers South American flair with a distinctive British twist

Building a confectionery business from the ground-up to become a company with a £10 million turnover has proved a considerable undertaking, as Helen and Simon Pattinson of UK-based Montezuma’s chocolates explain to Neill Barston

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging

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