bbi-2023-02-“Sustainability is the number one topic”
Sustainability is the underlying theme of interpack and a core trend in baking and confectionery. It is no longer “an
Tag: war in Ukraine
Black Sea Grain Initiative extended on deadline day
The Black Sea Grain Initiative was extended on March 18, the day it was due to expire. Since the signing of the Initiative in July 2022, some 25 million metric tons of grains and foodstuffs have been moved to 45 countries, and the initiative has been credited with helping to calm global food prices.
War in Ukraine shifts exports
Ukraine exported farm products worth USD 13.1 billion to the EU last year, representing 56% of its agricultural exports. In 2021, Ukraine’s agricultural exports totaled over USD 27 billion, accounting for 41% of the country’s overall exports, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
French bakers protest in Paris
French bakers staged a protest on Monday, January 23, marching in Paris to protest against energy costs and to demand more financial aid to compensate for the steep increase in electricity and raw material costs, including flour, sugar, butter and eggs.
No gas shortage in Germany
German gas storage stated that there will be no supply shortage this winter. No supply problems are anticipated for next winter either, as consumption has been declining.
Bakers can renegotiate with French energy suppliers
The French energy suppliers will allow bakeries to renegotiate their contracts if they struggle to pay their bills, according to Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. The relief comes to support the country’s bread and patisserie manufacturers cope with the surge in energy costs.
WACHTEL files for insolvency
WACHTEL GmbH is going into restructuring under self-administration. The management remains in office and acts under the supervision of a trustee.
Fedima releases annual report
Fedima’s 2021-2022 Annual Report highlights the ingredient association’s activities over the past year and provides insights into its day-to-day projects.
Netherlands: Energy aid arrives amid bakery closures
While most bakers fall under the Netherlands’ proposed Energy Cost Allowance (TEK), it arrives too late for artisan bakeries, which have taken the brunt of the abrupt energy cost increase and were forced to go out of business.
Russia rejoins Ukraine grain export deal – for now
Russia said it would again uphold the agreement to guarantee the safe passage of the ships carrying grain from Ukraine. In a previous move, it had paused its participation in the deal for a few days.
Russia puts Black Sea grain corridor deal on hold
Russia announced it would halt taking part in the Black Sea Grain initiative, a humanitarian agreement that supported the export of over 9 million tons.
CAOBISCO urges EU to address energy crisis
CAOBISCO pointed out the impact the current energy crisis has on the sectors’ manufacturers and their ability to operate viably.
