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European trends influence the global baking industry

Perspectives from Europe bring value to discussion of international baking industry trends.

October 25, 2021

Bread is a universal language. Nearly every culture has historical roots in forming judicious combinations of water and grains, seeds, pulses, starches, and other substrates, often functionally lightened with some sort of leavening, and perhaps a dash of salt for flavor. It’s the quintessential expression of science, art, and sustenance.

Barry Callebaut to open factory in Serbia

Factory will act as a hub for serving Southeastern Europe.

April 18, 2019

Barry Callebaut Group has announced plans to build its first chocolate factory in Southeastern Europe.

EU commissioner right to say ‘fake news’ hurts food industry

Vytenis Andriukaitis says fake news can damage citizen’s trust in food system and science.

Crystal Lindell

February 27, 2019

Fake news is even impacting the food industry these days. Vytenis Andriukaitis, a member of the EU Commission in charge of Health and Food Safety, recently addressed the topic at Food Fest 2019.

Would you stay in a cottage made of chocolate?

Booking.com offers overnight stays in French cottage made entirely from approximately 1.5 tonnes of chocolate.

Crystal Lindell

September 19, 2018

To paraphrase the Eagles, Welcome to the “Hotel Chocolate.” Such a lovely place, such a lovely place.

European Cocoa Association elects Barry Callebaut’s Steven Retzlaff as president

Retzlaff to serve two-year term.

Christian Metzger

July 6, 2018

The European Cocoa Association elected Steven Retzlaff, president of global cocoa at Barry Callebaut, as chairman during its last General Assembly in Zurich.

CAOBISCO names Mondelēz Europe exec Mary Barnard as president

Barnard to serve two-year term at helm of European advocacy association.

June 26, 2018

The Association of Chocolate, Biscuit and Confectionery Industries of Europe (CAOBISCO) has a new president.

Mondelēz touts $200 million investment in Czech biscuit plant

Company’s European wheat needs to be completely covered by Harmony program by 2022.

Christian Metzger

June 26, 2018

Mondelēz International has invested $200 million over the last four years in its biscuit manufacturing facility in Opava, Czech Republic.

GUEST COLUMN: Does chewing gum 'unmaketh man?' Yes, says Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotsky

Popularity of — and aversion to — chewing gum dates back to World War I, Contributor Curtis Vreeland notes.

Curtis Vreeland

May 9, 2018

American soldiers used chewing gum to quench thirst and reserve water supplies in World War I, but as its popularity spread through Europe, so did aversion to it. Among its detractors was Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotsky. Contributor Curtis Vreeland tells the story in an excerpt from "Candy Goes to War."

CAOBISCO names Ferrero’s Alessandro Cagli as new president

Calgi hopes to address the role of confectionery in the obesity challenge

Crystal Lindell

June 15, 2016

CAOBISCO has a new president. The group has named Alessandro Cagli, director of the Ferrero Group EU public affairs office (Brussels), to the role.

2017

interpack 2017 exhibitor applications now available online

2017 event to feature U.S. Pavilion

Crystal Lindell

October 15, 2015

The deadline for reserving exhibit space at interpack 2017 is Feb. 29, 2016. And the event will be held from May 4-10, 2017 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.