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German confectionery industry offers skilled training for young recruits By Anthony Myers Germany’s confectionery industry has more than 100 apprenticeship places available to young recruits looking for a skilled job in chocolate production.
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has a total of 13 different training occupations currently online in the following areas:
• Confectionery technologist (m / f / d)
• Specialist for food technology (m / f / d)
• Mechatronics technician (m / f / d)
• Machine and system operator (m / f / d)
• Electronics technician (m / f / d)
• Electronics technician for industrial engineering (m / f / d)
• Specialist for warehouse logistics (m / f / d)
• Industrial mechanic (m / f / d)
Responsible design of supply and value chains and sustainability are important issues for the German confectionery industry, as it calls again for EU-wide legislation.
The organisation representing German confectionery manufactures has said it welcomes the government’s agreement on a practical approach to a supply chain law - but has reiterated its demands for a uniform European initiative.
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) said German companies are already playing a leading role worldwide, using 72% cocoa and over 90% palm oil, which are certified according to sustainability standards.
Certification standards
It said it welcomes the German government s agreement on a practical approach to a supply chain law using certification standards set by Fairtrade and the Rainforest Alliance, with their strict requirements for the prevention of abusive child labour.