strategy
Virtual reality brings an added perspective for business continuity
Evaluating the full global impact of the present coronavirus outbreak will take some considerable period to fully establish, as it continues to affect every aspect of our lives over the coming weeks, and probably months ahead.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Olam hits key growth goals within its annual report
Olam International has unveiled its 2019 Annual Report, which outlines how the company has delivered key financial growth trends after splitting the business into two distinct divisions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Olam International restructures into two business units
Global food and agri-business Olam International has confirmed plans to re-organise its business portfolio to create two new distinct operating groups for the company.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls on UK government to support the sector in its latest manifesto
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest manifesto seeking government backing for its key sector markets amid a backdrop of continued trading uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
pladis names Mario Reis as new chief supply chain officer
Global snacking group pladis has appointed Mario Reis as chief supply chain officer, taking a key role in the company’s global supply chain agenda across all its markets.
pladis enhances strategic teams across its snacks portfolio
Global snacking group pladis has enhanced its strategic and creative operations in appointing TBWA\London, as well as Manning Gottlieb OMD for media planning.
Tromp Group appoints new vice president of marketing and sales
The Netherlands-based Tromp Group has appointed Hans Herman Doude as its vice president of marketing and sales.
Tromp Group names new vice president ahead of iba
The Netherlands-based Tromp Group has appointed Fabiano Malara as its new vice president and general manager across its bakery and food solutions business.
Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Cadbury to slash sugar content of Dairy Milk bar
A reduced sugar version of Cadbury Dairy Milk will go on sale next year.
Sensient confirms deal for Canadian natural ingredients firm Mazza Innovation
Sensient Technologies has confirmed a deal to acquire Vancouver-based botanical extraction technology firm Mazza Innovation as part of its natural ingredients expansion
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweetdreams appoints new UK sales director
UK chocolatier, Sweetdreams, has recruited a new sales director to build on its reported growth over the past two years.
Bosch confirms plans to sell its packaging machinery division
German-headquartered manufacturer Bosch has unveiled plans to place its packaging machinery division on the market, as it confirmed it would focus on other core areas of its business.