supply chains
Mars bars face UK supply shortage in the event of no Brexit deal
One of the UK’s favourite confectionery items, Mars Bars, could run out of supplies in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, according to warnings made to environment minister Michael Gove by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco President
Becoming the first female president of Caobisco this month representing the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery market is a task Mary Barnard (pictured right) is relishing. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to her regarding her main priorities
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals origins of ruby chocolate
Developing ruby as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’ has proved a labour of love for Swiss manufacturer Barry Callebaut. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to the company’s head of marketing Bas Smit, at the World Cocoa Conference, assessing its potential and the company’s wider sustainability goals