Ukraine
GEA joins with employees to raise €250,000 supporting Ukrainian conflict refugees
The GEA equipment and systems group has confirmed that with its employees, it has made donations totalling €250,000 to the German Red Cross supporting victims from the war in Ukraine, reports Neill Barston
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider moves to offer reassurance to Ukraine-based employees
The CEO of Nestlé, Mark Schneider, has moved to offer reassurance of support for its employees in Ukraine amid ‘unspeakable human suffering’ from the ongoing conflict with Russia, as the business records a first quarter upturn, reports Neill Barston.
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Easter confectionery production remains strong in Germany, despite key industry challenges
Studies from Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade association have shown that for Easter 2022, around 239 million chocolate bunnies were produced nationally, despite major challenges from the pandemic, ingredients prices and supply chain issues, writes Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut posts significant performance upturn with half-year results
A key upturn in financial performance was recorded by the Barry Callebaut Group for its latest half-year results, with sales revenues increasing 15.8% to CHF 4.03 billion, and net profits rising 3.6% to CHF 212.1 million, reports Neill Barston.
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Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group warns of major industry crisis
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned the country’s industry is facing a severe combination of major challenges including the ongoing pandemic, rapidly rising energy costs and increased raw ingredients prices, reports Neill Barston.
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Montezuma’s confectionery supports Children on the Edge Ukrainian refugees cause
UK chocolate business Montezuma’s has offered a show of support for humanitarian aid in Ukraine with a fundraising bid through the Children on the Edge charity, writes Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut suspends capital investment in Russia, responding to Ukrainian conflict
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that it is to suspend its capital investments in Russia in the wake of ongoing conflict with Ukraine, reports Neill Barston.
Baravelli’s artisan chocolatiers devise giant Easter egg supporting Ukraine aid
Welsh-based bean-to-bar confectionery business Baravelli’s Artisan Chocolatiers of Conwy, has created a stunning giant Easter Egg as part of a Red Cross prize draw appeal in support of war-torn Ukraine, writes Neill Barston.
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ICCO cocoa organisation expresses concerns over global market impact of Ukrainian conflict
The ICCO International Cocoa Organisation has expressed concerns regarding the Ukranian conflict’s impact on its own agricultural sector, with crops and as well as valuable fertiliser supplies impacted by the situation, reports Neill Barston.
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Ukraine president urges Nestlé to completely withdraw business activity in Russia
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly called on major Swiss companies including Nestlé to cease trading in Russia, following the country’s invasion of its Eastern European neighbour last month, writes Neill Barston.
Mars pledges additional funding for Ukrainian humanitarian aid
Mars Wrigley has pledged to increase its aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, with a total of $10 million now confirmed for the business towards humanitarian causes, writes Neill Barston.
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Ferrero joins Ukraine humanitarian aid, as Messe Düsseldorf welcomes refugees
Ferrero has added its voice to major industry concerns for the war in Ukraine, stating it is ‘deeply saddened by the terrible situation,’ as it places €1 million into humanitarian aid and halts operations in the country, writes Neill Barston.
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GEA completes remote commission for Oliyar Ukrainian edible oils project
The GEA equipment and systems group has successfully completed a project with Ukranian edible oils specialist Oliyar, commissioning a new refining line remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
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Ukraine aiming for major increase in confectionery exports
Ukraine is aiming for a significant increase in its confectionery sector, despite challenges of market destabilisation resulting from conflict with neighbouring Russia, as Eugene Gerden reports for Confectionery Production