The product categories promoted in the campaign will include quality cheeses, olive oil, fruits and vegetables, chocolate and confectionery products, pasta and bakery products, wine, beer, and spirits The European Union (EU) launched its initiative to promote the excellence of European agri-food and beverage products in the US and calls[Read More…]
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JJA Pack and Siemens join hands for new chocolate factory in UK
The new 1000sqft chocolate factory will provide young people with hands-on manufacturing experience to help address STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills gaps A new chocolate factory is set to open its doors in Barnsley to inspire and educate the next generation of UK manufacturing engineers. The ‘JJA Snack’[Read More…]
Nestlé to invest R$6 Bn in Brazil by 2025
Nestlé aims to expand the industrial park by 2028, adding a total of six exclusive lines in the inner city of São Paulo Nestlé plans to invest BRL 6 billion in food and drink production in Brazil, with payments scheduled between 2023 and 2025. The funds will primarily be allocated[Read More…]
Aalst Chocolate eyes growth in Asia through customer-driven innovation
Aalst’s vision to grow as a chocolate company ‘from Asia for Asia’ was given a boost when it was acquired by Cargill Against the backdrop of strong Asian chocolate demand, Aalst Chocolate, a Cargill company, unveiled plans to drive growth through its unique ‘bean to bar’ positioning and customer-led product[Read More…]
Nestle to invest €6.5Mn in white chocolate production
The move will ‘modernise’ the white chocolate production line, which is set to be operational by mid-2024 The food giant Nestle is set to invest €6.5 million in white chocolate production at its Perugina plant in San Sisto, Italy. The investment will see the facility become the sole producer of[Read More…]
Australia’s dietary habits at risk: CSIRO
A new report shows the nation is failing when it comes to embracing a balanced diet and even shows some of the occupations most at risk The CSIRO Healthy Diet Score report, released by Australia’s national science agency, canvassed the dietary habits of over 235,000 adults across the country between 2015-2023. The results[Read More…]
Indonesian premium chocolate makers eye Australian market
Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis will work together to identify and promote market opportunities for Indonesian premium cocoa businesses Sweet opportunities for the Indonesian premium chocolate industry abound under a new partnership between Jakarta-based fine chocolate manufacturer Pipiltin Cocoa and Katalis, a business development programme backed by the Australian and Indonesian governments. Pipiltin Cocoa will[Read More…]
Mars Wrigley Asia appoints Kalpesh Parmar as new General Manager
Parmar to oversee 20 markets in the Mars Wrigley Asia portfolio and build on industry tailwinds to drive purpose-led growth Mars Wrigley, a global leader in the treats and snacks category and a business division of US headquartered Mars Incorporated, has announced the appointment of Kalpesh Parmar as General Manager (GM) for[Read More…]
Barry Callebaut names Vamsi Mohan Thati as President for Asia Pacific
Has extensive experience as a global corporate executive The Barry Callebaut Group, Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Vamsi Mohan Thati President Asia Pacific and member of the Executive Committee, effective April 1, 2023. Vamsi Mohan Thati is succeeding Jo[Read More…]
Mars Wrigley China makes further progress in sustainable packaging innovation
Launches first package containing 100% rPET in a local chocolate brand – Cui Xiang Mi According to the 2022 Report on Chinese Consumers’ Recognition of rPET, issued by the China Food Information Center, 82% of respondents accepted the replacement of traditional plastics with rPET (recycled PET). Mars Wrigley China has taken a series[Read More…]
