ECMA Congress 2018
HP on the importance of digital folding carton capabilities
Digital printing is growing and converters need more sophisticated technology to differentiate themselves and add value to brands, according to HP.
Archives for September 27, 2018
Social media
Popular right now: Our top five confectionery and chocolate stories on social media
From Hotel Chocolat’s ambitious expansion plans to MIA’s Brett Beach in conversation, here we reveal the top five stories trending across our social media channels this week.
Investment
Belfast sweets maker and chocolatier invests $396k in expanding production facility and shop
Aunt Sandra has invested over £300,000 ($396k) in purchasing and renovating a new purpose-built production facility and shop, occupying five previously abandoned business units on the Castlereagh Road in Belfast, UK.
Business news
Yildiz preparing to sell Godiva's Japanese business, reports
Reuters say that sources close to the company claim process expected to start in weeks, a day after rival Hotel Chocolat announced plans to move into Japan.
From ‘revolutionary’ tech to empowering farmers: How Olam leverages its African footprint to improve cocoa sustainability
Olam International has a “considerable” presence in Africa as the world’s leading originator of cocoa beans and a globally leading cocoa processor. Andrew Brooks, Olam Cocoa’s head of sustainability for Africa, speaks to us about how the group leverages...
Sustainability
Mondelēz employees to visit Cocoa Life communities for skills-exchange mission
As part of the ‘Joy Ambassadors’ skills-exchange program, company to send 15 representatives to gain a deeper understanding of cocoa supply chain.