Global food and agri-business Olam International is set to acquire complete ownership of Dangote Flour Mills (DFM), a flour and pasta manufacturer in Nigeria, for US$ 361 million, amid growing demand for bakery and snack foods in the country.
Sorting and inspection Oils and fats, gum Turnkey solutions Healthy confectionery Show issue: Sweets and Snacks US market focus
Cocoa processing, Dairy, Emulsifiers, Sustainability, Biscuit production, China market focus
Aeration and enrobing, Bakery processing, Flexible packaging, Fudge, toffee caramel, Show issue: Modern Bakery Moscow, Chocoa
Weighing and detection Cocoa, ethical sourcing Robotics Jellies, gums and finished products, Show issue: ProSweets/ISM, German market focus
International bakery group Puratos UK has added two new flavours to its Topfil premium fruit fillings range, as well as two complementary variants to its iconic Satin Crème Cake line, in time for the summer season.
The Ivory Coast-based International Cocoa Council (ICCO) has welcomed a policy initiative from the EU targeting increased action on deforestation within industry supply chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Industry research organisation Campden BRI has started a project evaluating how 3D-printing applications could benefit the food sector, including confectionery applications.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Preparations for the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) trade fair in China, hosted every two years by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) C and Adsale Exhibition Service, are now under way for the event taking place between 25-28 November.
The Italian-headquartered Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire the cookie, fruit and fruit-flavoured snack, ice cream cone and pie crust businesses of the Kellogg Company for $1.3 billion (€1.16 billion).
Industry technology and sustainable cocoa sourcing will be two of the major themes for this year’s European Cocoa Forum taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, between 17-19 September
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
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