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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
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
Food and Drink Federation offers core advice to manufacturers on reducing allergen incidents
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is helping manufacturers to reduce allergen-related incidents and recalls with the launch of its new guidance, Allergen Recall Prevention.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive video: JJA Snack inspiring next generation confectionery engineers and chocolatiers
Delivering a wide range of equipment solutions for the confectionery, chocolate and snacks sectors has offered plenty of challenges for JJA Pack and its sister business JJA Snack, which is set to undergo notable expansion.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ingredients group Döhler makes major investment into Nukoko alt-choc business
German-based ingredients group Döhler has made a major strategic investment in support of start-up business Nukoko, which is among pioneers working to develop the first cocoa-free ‘bean-to-bar’ chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Exclusive review: The World Confectionery Conference marks 90th anniversary of Confectionery Production in style
A genuine buzz surrounded this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as the event proved a worthy celebration of our publication’s 90th anniversary, offering a key platform for debating major issues facing the industry. Editor Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: NCA and Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy raise Farm Bill hopes ahead of US elections
With the pivotal US presidential elections just around the corner, the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy has expressed optimism that a bipartisan deal can be struck for the crucial national Farm Bill, in a bid to address an urgent deficit in industry sugar supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International posts third quarter upturn, though market tests persist
Against a backdrop of continuing sector challenges, Mondelēz International has recorded an upturn in its third quarter results for 2024, posting net revenues of $9.2 billion, up 1.9% year-on-year, as the business continues a strong pipeline of innovation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler’s Swiss grain innovation centre offers major new research and development opportunities
An advanced new grain innovation centre has been officially opened by the Bühler group at its Swiss headquarters, offering significant opportunities for companies across the food sector, including milling-related bakery and snacks markets to research new product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Super spooky Swizzels Squeletons emerge for a frightfully fulfilling Halloween
A bone-chillingly fine supernatural confectionery offering has been unveiled by Swizzels, with its latest Squashies Squeletons series anticipated to make a hauntingly fine impact this month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory