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Ferrero opens its first US chocolate production facility, at Bloomington, Illinois
A significant milestone has been marked by Ferrero North America, as it opens its first chocolate processing facility in the region, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Baker Perkins parent company, Schenck Process, set for major rebrand as Coperion
The parent company of Baker Perkins industry equipment, German-based Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM), is set for a major rebranding after its acquisition by Hillenbrand last year, and is to be known under a new identity, Coperion, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa prices fall dramatically by 30% surrounding market liquidity fears
After hitting a major comparative peak last month, cocoa prices that were trading at around $12,000 on Futures commodities markets have experienced a sizable drop of around 30%, amid reported fears over a lack of liquidity in the market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey records strong North American performance, elevating first quarter results
An encouraging uplift in first quarter results was recorded by the US Hershey group, achieving net sales of $3.2 billion, up 8.9% year-on-year, as the business prepares for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo starting next week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 preview
With this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo set to take to the starters grid in Indianapolis in just a week’s time, Confectionery Production offers an exclusive video interview with the National Confectioners Association (NCA), which is behind the key US show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury Dairy Milk series extended with three HFSS healthier options
Cadbury has tapped into a growing demand for healthier profile products within the non high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) category with the release of three new lines within its Dairy MilkĀ Fruitier & Nuttier series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability