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Macarons take over London
12 March 2010
Macarons were a key focus at this week’s Europain trade fair in Paris but they are now also taking London by storm. Iconic French patissier-chocolatier Pierre Hermé has opened a shop in Selfridges before the opening of his dedicated boutique later this spring.
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New possibilities for marshmallows
12 March 2010
The new Rousselot gelatine-based platform called G.U.B.E. allows for the creation of savoury marshmallows or non-sweet gummies featuring unusual flavours.
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New members welcomed into UK National Skills Academy
12 March 2010
Manchester Metropolitan University, London South Bank University, the Manufacturing Institute, Festo, Food Dialog and NSF CMi have been approved as National Skills Academy network members after submitting formal applications earlier this year.
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Fast flow-wrapper to debut at BIE
12 March 2010
A specialist flow-wrapping solution for the baking industry will be making its UK debut on the KernPack stand at this year's Baking Industry Exhibition.
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Atchison to handle Cadbury’s nuts
12 March 2010
Atchison Topeka has signed a three-year contract with Cadbury to set up a dedicated nut handling facility.
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Tastetech targets menthol needs
12 March 2010
Until now, menthol product manufacturers have faced a choice between flavour intensity or ease of processing - no natural product provided both.
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ADM to close UK factory
12 March 2010
A cocoa factory in Hull, UK is set to close with the loss of 86 jobs due to the overcapacity in the cocoa market, according to the company.
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New look for Tangerine’s Lion gum
12 March 2010
Lion, the original hard eating gum brand from Tangerine Confectionery, is re-launching with a new design and natural colours and flavours.
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Keychoc becomes Gami partner
12 March 2010
KeyChoc has been chosen as the new partner for Gami continuous temperers in the UK.
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TechFocus papers at NutraFormulate
12 March 2010
NutraFormulate has outlined the programme for its TechFocus programmes at the trade fair in Coventry, UK on 28-29 April:
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Divine buys first Fairtrade cocoa from Sierra Leone
5 March 2010
The first container of cocoa from Sierra Leone’s only Fairtrade certified cooperative, Kpeya Agricultural Enterprise (KAE), has been bought by Divine Chocolate. Kuapa Kokoo, the Ghanaian co-operative that owns 45% of Divine Chocolate, agreed to Divine buying this shipment of cocoa from their fellow farmers in Sierra Leone.
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Innovations at Europain
5 March 2010
The Europain and Intersuc trade shows are set to start next week. Here are some of the new innovations you can expect to see in Paris.
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Luxury confectioner bought by novelty manufacturer
5 March 2010
Scottish premium chocolate brand Kshocolat has been bought by Welsh novelty sweets maker Bon Bon Buddies.
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NCA announces appointments
March 2010.
The National Confectioners Association has announced the addition of two members to its public affairs and advocacy department and the re-structuring of several other positions in order to enhance its public policy and advocacy efforts following a year-long strategic planning process.
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CarbonNeutral Natureflex supports anaerobic digestion
5 March 2010
Innovia Films has gained CarbonNeutral certification for its full range of cellulose-based NatureFlex coated biodegradable and compostable packaging films.
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Cargill to expand Farmer Field Schools programme
5 March 2010
Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate has committed to doubling the number of Farmer Field Schools it operates in Cote d’Ivoire to 300 by mid-2010.
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Ixia launches new U card denester for bakery sector
5 March 2010
Ixia Packaging Systems has developed a high performance denester for the bakery sector.
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Whitakers launches dispenser and chocolate range
5 March 2010
Whitakers Chocolates has launched a counter-top dispenser plus Whitakers branded ranges of its milk orange and plain mint chocolate squares for the food services sector.
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Roshen to build second factory
5 March 2010
Ukrainian sweet manufacturer Roshen Confectionery is planning to build a second 60,000 m2 confectionery factory in Lipetsk, Russia by early 2011.
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New low application temperature hot melt
5 March 2010
Beardow Adams’ new BAMFutura 23 is a low application temperature hot melt adhesive that can be applied at 130°C.
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Sugar shortage

The global sugar market is changing as the deficit bites into stock levels. Katrine Kjoeller speaks to Jonathan Kingsman, managing director of the sugar brokerage Kingsman and Scott Liddle, the deputy commercial director at British Sugar
Solbar launches soy isolate for snacks

Israeli company Solbar Industries has announced the launch of a low-viscosity soy protein isolate, processed to meet the demands for soy crisps, extruded snacks and cereals.