Italian chocolate sector in a sticky mess, says lawyer
Chocolate lovers are probably blissfully unaware of the intrigue and intricacies currently afflicting the Italian chocolate sector, says advocate Daniele Pisanello.
Archives for April 19, 2006
Kraft's tax rebate strengthens finances
Kraft Foods has recorded stable first quarter results, masking falling operating income with a favourable tax settlement and raising prices to combat spiralling production costs.
Bosch goes local in China
A new Bosch plant in China is slated to become the German packaging group's Asian headquarters, offering local confectionery makers better prices over imported machines.
Mobile fridge keeps cool during transport
A mobile fridge allows companies to ensure an unbroken cold chain along the supply chain to a product's final delivery point.
Machine firm targets confectionery product innovation
A range of special decorating heads has been re-launched to help confectionery manufacturers keep up with the impressive number of new products hitting the market.
Cargill joins cocoa industry in fighting child labour
Food giant Cargill has committed itself to improving cocoa growing and production practices, including the eradication of child labour.
Barry Callebaut looks to tap Russian choc market
Barry Callebaut has begun construction of a new state-of-the-art chocolate factory in Russia, which should help the chocolate giant better target the central and eastern European market.