Business news
Marking Valentine’s in luxury Ethel M Chocolates style
US-based Ethel M Chocolates, part of the the Mars group, is marking the season of love with the unveiling of its limited-edition luxury collection, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Colouring partnership forged between Oterra and Vaxa for striking arctic blue
An innovative partnership has been formed between Danish natural colouring group Oterra and Iceland’s Vaxa Technologies to forge a new natural arctic blue shade for confectionery developed with a low carbon footprint, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: UK pavilion for ISM packed full of confectionery talents
This year’s ISM is expected to bring plenty of on-trend sweet treats our way, including from the UK pavilion. Karen Beston, of group organising team, PS8, explores highlights with editor Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa sector set for latest World Cocoa Foundation partnership Brazilian meeting
A major meeting of the cocoa sector is set for São Paulo, Brazil, will become the focus of the global cocoa and chocolate sector as the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) convenes its annual Partnership Meeting.
Bühler expands capabilities with deal for puffing technology specialists, Cerex
Swiss-based equipment and systems group Bühler has delivered a significant deal for fellow national business, Cerex puffing technology company, with applications across snacks, food and wider industry applications, writes Neill Barston.
Freddi seeks inspiration from Baileys flavouring for key ISM launch
Italy’s Freddi Dolciaria is set to display a number of innovations for this year’s ISM in Cologne, including a stand-out offering in the form of its Baileys Irish Cream Cake, writes Neill Barston.
Valeo Foods Group makes strategic move acquiring Slovakian snacks business I.D.C Holding
Irish headquartered Valeo Foods Group, behind brands including Jacobs crackers, Kettle crisps and Rowse honey, has complete a deal to acquire Slovakian business, I.D.C Holding, specialising in chocolate, wafers and biscuits, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli records strong sales growth for 2024, despite cocoa pricing challenges
Swiss premium chocolate business Lindt & Sprüngli has reported strong sales revenue increases for 2024, rising by 5.1% to CHF 5.47 billion for the year, despite considerable headwinds from high cocoa prices, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Driving a trend for chocolate alternatives lies at the heart of Caroboo’s mission
A freshly launched carob-based bar series, Caroboo, looking to challenge conventional chocolate ranges, after gaining key listings with specialist food store Holland & Barrett, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Dumoulin prepares for major ProSweets equipment event showcase
Having gained decades of experience in the confectionery equipment sector, Dumoulin has continued to export its lines around the world, and is keenly anticipating playing its part at ProSweets in Cologne.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert celebrates four decades of image processing advances
German-based packaging machinery business Gerhard Schubert is celebrating four decades of advancing developments within image processing for quality control evaluation with its 2 and 3D scanners, as it gears-up for this year’s ProSweets event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa grindings in Germany and across Europe remain impacted by ongoing high commodity pricing
Germany’s Confectionery trade body the BDSI has confirmed figures revealing a 7.6% drop in cocoa processing for the 10 bean-based companies in the country during the closing months of last year, as the sector faces renewed supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey delivers senior management shake-up amid key cocoa commodity bid
In the wake of Hershey CEO Michele Buck’s decision to step down from her post next year, the business has moved swiftly to make two senior appointments, with Andrew Archambault named as President of U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named President, salty snacks, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability