training
Barry Callebaut opens second African Chocolate Academy, based in Morocco
Swiss headquartered Barry Callebaut has unveiled its latest global Chocolate Academy training centre in Casablanca, Morocco, which stands as only the second such facility on the African continent, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Barry Callebaut unveils relocated Dubai Chocolate Academy facility
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has delivered its relocated Dubai chocolate academy, aiming to drive confectionery innovation in the region from its distinctive new location at the Burj Khalifa, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Devising true artisan confectionery artforms
The artisan confectionery sector has seen significant growth in recent years – US-based chocolatier William Poole recounts his notable career as it enters a fresh chapter as he sets out to create a new venture. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa Runners retailer launches virtual learning for young people
The UK based craft chocolate retailer Cocoa Runners is launching a new virtual experience for young people and families. The ‘Tasting and Learning Short Course’ is an interactive, online programme, designed for children aged 7-12. It launches this Summer, with three sessions taking place in the final week of August.
BDSI’s work highlighting confectionery sector skills training sets the standard
This past week, Germany’s BDSI national confectionery organisation has highlighted a broad range of training opportunities for the sector, which highlighted the encouraging state of the industry there.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI highlights key training opportunities for next generation of confectionery specialists
Germany’s confectionery trade association, the BDSI has highlighted a broad range of industry training opportunity available starting from this August, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ghana’s COCOBOD signs major agreement with Bühler to enhance local cocoa processing capacity
A key agreement has been signed by Ghana’s Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and Swiss equipment and systems business, Bühler, to build the West African nation’s local cocoa processing capacity, as well as boost training and technology development, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference set to showcase sector’s brightest talents
With a wealth of specialists exploring major developments across sweets, snacks and bakery markets, our debut virtual World Confectionery Conference holds some exciting prospects, as editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
MAKE UK calls for manufacturing apprenticeship review, as £1 billion in funding goes unspent
Latest figures from manufacturing organisation MAKE UK have found that a record total of £1.04 billion in apprenticeship levy funds went unspent in Britain last year, against a backdrop of skills shortages, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Kettle Club confectionery group creates ZDS training fund
Marking the 70th anniversary of ZDS Central College of the German Confectionery Industry, the European Kettle Club has initiated a sponsorship award for €5,000 targeting adult education, reports Neill Barston
Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration
The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: ZDS confectionery college 70th anniversary interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Andreas Bertram, managing director of ZDS, the Central college of the German Confectionery Industry, on its 70th anniversary, trends and market hopes for 2021
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Virtual plans for 2021’s World Confectionery Conference gain strong sector approval
Plans for the digitally-based World Confectionery Conference 2021 are fast taking shape, having gained a strong initial industry response to our major online sector showcase.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s ZDS confectionery college marks 70 years within the industry
The year 2020 proved a very notable for Germany’s ZDS central college of the confectionery industry, as much as it has proved for all companies, employers and employees worldwide. The consequences of the ongoing covid crisis have also affected its academy. The organisation, which is on our editorial board, marks its 70th anniversary this month, offers a view on its upcoming activities
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability