Archives for January 7, 2021

Packaging

Union protest after shock Cargill layoffs at cocoa facility in Milwaukee

Cargill has confirmed it is laying off 38 workers from its Cocoa & Chocolate plant in Milwaukee after deciding to outsource part of its packaging and shipping operation.

NPD

McVities biscuits launch British Icons range

pladis, owner of McVitie's, the UK’s largest biscuit brand, has announced a new limited-edition range, McVitie’s British Icons, which features four on-trend flavours as part of its Milk Chocolate Digestives and Milk Chocolate Hobnobs brands.

Veganuary

Ritter Sport launches ‘Accidental Vegan Range'

Ritter Sport’s ‘Accidentally Vegan Range’ has been launched to help the thousands of consumers participating in Veganuary this year who are craving a chocolate fix.

Jimmy’s Cookies enters artisan bread category with acquisition of Campbell brand

The bakery in New Jersey is taking its expansion strategy to the next level with the acquisition of Ecce Panis from Campbell Soup Co.