confectionery
Tate & Lyle group posts encouraging six-month performance following Gulfood Manufacturing
The Tate & Lyle ingredients group has offered a six-month trading statement that revealed an encouraging picture for the business, posting net profits up 11% to £122 million, though overall revenues for the period were down 7% to £775 amid challenging market conditions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: European EPP group places amendment seeking a two-year delay to ‘burdensome’ EUDR environmental laws
European centre-right political group, EPP has moved to further extend the timeframe for introducing the much-anticipated EUDR environmental legislation, tabling a parliamentary amendment seeking a two-year extension to its original date at the end of this year, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Haribo set to expand retail presence with Bluewater becoming its 11th British store
In the wake of ongoing retail success, Haribo is positioning itself to expand its presence in the UK as it prepares to open the doors of its 11th physical store in the region, at Bluewater Shopping centre in Kent, writes Neil Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz confirms major move for plastic recycling for UK Cadbury sharing bars
A key environmental move has been unveiled by Mondelēz International with confirmation of a deal with industry specialists Amcor that will see the major manufacturer’s UK Cadbury sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock, wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US coatings business FloZein moves to acquire MasterCoat confectionery glazes
Plant-based coatings business FloZein Products, a US-based leader in speciality product areas has confirmed the acquisition of the MasterCoat line of confectionery glazes and polishes from LBB Specialties, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Food colouring specialists GNT offer up new plant based orange shades
Netherlands-based colouring foods group GNT has confirmed its first paprika emulsion to the plant-based Exberry colour portfolio, enabling manufacturers to achieve clean-label orange shades for applications including confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood continues to attract key confectionery businesses, as IPCO unveils latest sector lines
Global equipment group IPCO is among a host of businesses at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing, with the company showcasing its latest cooling systems, conveyors and belts for the confectionery sector at the key international show, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Crop harvests set for strong mid-season yields, according to California Walnut Commission
The California Walnut Commission has moved to offer a key mid-harvest update on this year’s crops, which it revealed are progressing smoothly, with high quality yield expected for 2024, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero strikes UK dispensing equipment deal with Sephra for flagship Nutella brand
Dessert and ingredient equipment business Sephra has agreed a major deal with Ferrero bringing Nutella Dispensers to the UK & Irish market, further enhancing the prominence of the brand, writes Neill Barston.
Sylvia Buxton of Perfetti van Melle named among nine Candy Hall of Fame winners
Sylvia Buxton, the North American president of Perfetti Van Melle’s global business has been celebrating after having been named among nine new members inducted to the Candy Hall of Fame, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Spooktacular White House Halloween celebrations boosted by NCA candy support
The National Confectioners Association has once again helped weave some suitably spooky magic for Halloween celebrations at the White House in Washington, reports Neill Barston.
Gopuff links-up with TikTok podcaster Alix Earle for special Halloween chocolate
In celebration of the spooky season, internet commerce platform Gopuff has joined forces with podcast host and TikTok personality Alix Earle to unveil a limited-edition chocolate bar treat, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cepi among equipment businesses preparing to exhibit at the tenth Gulfood Manufacturing
Automation and bulk storage and conveying equipment specialists, Cepi has been confirmed among a wide array of businesses serving the confectionery, snacks and bakery markets at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event, as it marks its tenth anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé posts downturn in results, despite confectionery sales remaining resilient
Nestlé has released its latest results, with the company’s nine-month figures revealing sales of CHF 67.1 billion, down 2.4% from 68.8 billion for the same period last year, amid a warning from CEO Laurent Freixe that ‘demand would remain soft’ given weakened consumer spending, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability