Where and when consumers grocery shop has shifted dramatically since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic on March 11 with consumers increasingly gravitating to dollar stores and limiting trips to club, drug and...
Shares were down in early trading (Thursday, April 16) after chocolate maker Barry Callebaut announced it was drawing on a €1bn ($1.09bn) revolving credit facility to shore up liquidity after the coronavirus epidemic hit sales in early 2020.
Belgian food technology company has announced it is taking action to ensure business continuity while protecting its employees’ and customers’ health with the introduction of Virtual Demonstration Centers to provide interactive demonstrations during the...
The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA's) Summer Fancy Food Show, scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York (which has recently been turned into a makeshift hospital), is the latest major food show to be canceled due to the coronavirus...
Brands that make many of our favorite Easter treats, are mobilizing to help fight the COVID-19 virus in cocoa farming communities and are staying focused on continued investment in the long-term to provide them with sustainable livelihoods.
Mondelēz International has joined forces with engineering company 3P innovation to help produce thousands of medical visors to protect front line NHS (National Health Service) staff in the UK.
Brands struggle to keep up with online demand as supermarkets lift restrictions but stock less confectionery as retailers focus on supplying staple items since the coronavirus outbreak.
Whitakers Chocolates has made a substantial donation to its local hospital staff in Airedale, Yorkshire to help alleviate the pressure on National Health Service (NHS) staff dealing with COVID-19.
Nestlé CEO Mark Schneider warns that the business must ‘get ready for the storm’ as supply chain challenges are expected to intensify amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Beginning today (Monday April 6), US candymaker Russell Stover is embracing the spirit of the Easter holiday’s beloved backyard hunts with the launch of The Great Bunny Hunt on Instagram to bring loved ones closer during the coronavirus lockdown.
Cacao beans have been consumed by humans for over 3,000 years and the ingredient is well-known for its wide range of health benefits, recent research suggests it can provide stronger protection against influenza virus infection.
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli said its original goal to grow organic sales by 5-7% in the next financial year is no longer valid, due to the potential affect of the coronavirus epidemic on sales.
Determined not to let the ongoing COVID-19 crisis shelve plans, BakeryandSnacks virtually hosted the debate on snackification, originally scheduled to take place on stage at The Ingredients Show in Birmingham, UK.
Belgian chocolatier says it is supporting hospital staff and caregivers who are fighting against the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic with regular supplies from its collection.
With consumers approaching every food shopping trip “like SEAL Team Six” (going in, extracting the target, and getting out) new brands and products “are sitting on shelves ignored” as shoppers grab trusted brands and make for the exit, behavior that could...
Consumers around the world are self-isolating because of the coronavirus outbreak, but that doesn’t stop them from craving a delicious distraction. Here’s a selection of healthy shelf-stable snacks that are available online from smaller entrepreneurs...
Flavorchem said it is responding to the current situation with COVID-19 and the increased demand for grocery items by functioning at full capacity and adopting best practices under the new restrictions.
Food industry giants Nestlé and Unilever have unveiled how they are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic to support their suppliers and the communities in which they operate globally.
IT and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity is even more critical in the ‘new normal’ of remote workforces, which create an additional burden on chief information security officers to remotely secure their production environments, according to Claroty...
Hotel Chocolat has closed all its UK stores in response to the coronavirus outbreak but will continue to trade online, offering free delivery to customers.
Group of independent bean-to-bar companies join together to organize first-of-its-kind festival to help independent chocolatiers weather the coronavirus impact on their businesses. Discover more on Instagram: @stayhomewithchocolate.
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has shifted production to its Throat And Chest and Herbal Cough lozenges to help people suffering from the effects of coronavirus.
Swiss KitKat maker has told frontline employees in its global operation to prepare for difficult times ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic and that the company is taking necessary steps to keep its food and beverages supply chain operational.
While many packaged food firms have enjoyed soaring sales this month, startups that had planned to launch new brands, ramp up bricks & mortar distribution, and raise money this year are adjusting plans rapidly, while access to capital will get more...
Cocoa Association of Asia conference postponed for second time while governments scramble to maintain food supplies as COVID-19 coronavirus crisis deepens.
SnackSafely is launching an online campaign called #SnackSafelyAtHome to help consumers with food allergies while they are confined to their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Members of EUROPEN, (European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment) and FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) have spoken out in support of their customers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Organizers Barry Callebaut release statement postponing this year’s event that was due to be held in Davos, Switzerland, with plans to reschedule in June 2021.
Confectionery, along with crisps, snacks & nuts, and soft drinks, has been earmarked as a risk category in the food sector for deprioritisation, as supermarkets re-allocate stock priorities towards staples and essential supplies due to the coronavirus...
The European Commission is calling on startups and SMEs with technologies and innovations that could help in treating, testing and monitoring the coronavirus outbreak to apply for the next round of funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC).
INX International, which produces inks and coatings for commercial packaging and digital applications, has spoken out about the impact of COVID-19 coronavirus, saying 'the potential supply chain impact of this pandemic is immense and unpredictable’.
The National Confectioners Association (NCA), organizers of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is due to take place in Chicago in May, says it is 'closely monitoring developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation', but at present...
AIPIA, the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association has announced it is postponing its China Summit, due to be held in Shanghai in April, due to concerns about Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China and many other regions.
