Mondelēz International has announced major reformulation plans for its historic UK Cadbury brand that will include plant-based alternatives in an effort to cut up to 75% of sugar and fat.
Thirty years on from the establishment of the EU internal trading market, the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has renewed its call for greater EU focus on ensuring harmonised legal standards, including product labelling.
New trade deals with Australia and New Zealand are expected to boost the UK economy by £2.3 billion and £800 million respectively – according to the Department for International Trade, Department for Business and Trade,
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe has overcome many of the impediments thrown up by the UK leaving the European Union by finding innovative ways to keep trade flowing between the two entities.
British confectionery heritage brand, Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls, has continued its post-Brexit expansion into international markets by securing its first order from New Zealand in more than 10 years.
Premium British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has secured its first order from Australia in more than 10 years as the free trade deal between the two countries, signed post-Brexit, opens up new opportunities.
Exports of British chocolate to the EU are down 18.5% in the first half of 2021, compared with the equivalent six months in 2019, latest figures from the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) show.
Export sales of German confectionery to Great Britain fell by -11.8% in the first quarter of 2021, The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI).
The UK’s transport crisis is only going to get worse in the coming weeks, affecting the country’s entire food industry and no less so the baking sector, which will undoubtedly put a strain on getting product onto shelves.
German firm said it was having trouble getting its products to customers in the UK, leading to a potential shortage on the shelves of Jelly babies, gummy bears and mini-fried eggs.
UK chocolate producers, along with whisky and cheese makers, have suffered the biggest post-Brexit export losses in the food and drink sector, according to latest government statistics.
Julianne Ponan, founder of allergen free Creative Nature Superfoods, advises others in the SME sector to remain open to adapting following the UK’s departure from the EU.
The German confectionery industry has reported a marked drop in exports to the UK since the beginning of the year as companies, on both sides, struggle with export documents, longer delivery times and the need to re-think supply chains due to the impact...
There are new rules for businesses and citizens from 1 January 2021 – and companies in the food sector have been urged to act now to be ready if new trading rules between the UK and EU come into force at the beginning of 2021.
CAOBISCO, the Association of the Chocolate, Biscuits & Confectionery Industries of Europe, has called on the EU and UK authorities to extend free trade agreement (FTA) talks fearing a balanced trade agreement could be jeopardised because of the COVID-19...
Two thirds of shoppers expect food shortages as a result of Brexit, says HIM survey, as confectionery companies start planning for worst-case scenario.
World for Brexit (W4B) specifically calls out cocoa tariffs on its homepage, but FullFact.org – and World Trade Organization data – refutes the alleged 30% duty.
Company said its plans of ‘preparing for the worst’, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal are still active, but also warned of rising cocoa costs due to a potential pricing mechanism announced by Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana.
Brexit, the Circular Economy, plastic waste and digital technology are some of the highlights at this year’s ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) Congress.
