strategy
Barry Callebaut’s ‘BC next level’ sees CHF 500 million investment in digital services and sustainability
A major company investment valued at CHF 500 million is being made by Barry Callebaut, focused on delivering customer innovation, sustainability issues and digital development, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé continues Brazilian confectionery acquisitions, gaining Grupo CRM premium chocolate business
Nestlé has revealed a significant South American expansion move in confirming a deal with Advent International, acquiring a majority stake in Brazilian premium chocolate business Grupo CRM, reports Neill Barston.
Haribo production at first US manufacturing site is underway
Haribo has made a major investment in its US operations, with production officially under-way at its first-ever North American manufacturing facility, at Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Market challenges arising from the pandemic, Brexit and Ukraine war impacted growth, says FDF report
Anticipated further market uncertainty from Brexit, the pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, have been highlighted as holding back many industry manufacturers in the UK, including within confectionery and snacks categories, according to the latest State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chantal Coady OBE makes major return to Rococo and Prestat as creative director
Confectionery Production board member, Chantal Coady OBE, has been named as creative director and brand ambassador at Prestat and Rococo luxury chocolate brands.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Montezuma’s chocolate founding managing directors reappointed, after company’s acquisition
A major buyout of UK-based Montezuma’s premium chocolate business, will see its founding members, Helen and Simon Pattinson return as managing directors of the business they created in West Sussex more than two decades ago, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé annual report underlines digital transformation focus, and enhanced support for cocoa communities
Nestlé’s latest Annual Report, released in conjunction with its Creating Shared Value and Sustainability (CSV) Report has unveiled its plans for continuing action to improve support for cocoa farmers in its global operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Exclusive: International Day of Forests event champions ‘CFI 2.0’ collaborative cocoa initiatives
Marking the UN’s International Day of Forests, key industry stakeholders in the cocoa sector staged a webinar on how businesses in the sector can play their part in positively impacting forest loss, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé appoints Mark Davies as MD for its UK & Ireland confectionery division
Nestlé has named Mark Davies as Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK & Ireland, assuming the role this month, as the business continues to grow the business in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video report from the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, focused on addressing major trends for the year ahead, as well as releasing the NCA’s key State of Treating report.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Food and Nutrition names Karina Zimerfeld as its new vice president
Karina Zimerfeld has been appointed a Vice President of the Mars Food & Nutrition business’ R&D function, working across its international operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos US makes major investment in Wisconsin chocolate production site
A major investment has been made by Puratos US with the installation of a new production line at its chocolate plant in Wisconsin, which has been delivered after an upturn in consumer demand, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s Anton Vincent gains NCA’s distinguished service award
Anton Vincent, president of Mars Wrigley, emerged with a distinguished Service Award this week from the National Confectioners Association, presented at the State of the Industry Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli reports key annual growth, including major US market gains
Premium chocolate group Lindt & Sprüngli has delivered its key annual results, posting sales of CHF 4.97 billion, up 8.4% year on year, driven by positive results in its travel retail, and expanded US supply chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability