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Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls gains export deal with Australian based business
Premium British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is in celebratory mood, after gaining its first order from Australia in more than ten years, with Perth-based British Provender, writes Neill Barston.
Global cocoa markets continue to face pressure, according to ICCO figures
Latest global cocoa production figures from the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) have revealed that international markets face continued challenges, with prices falling 9% in London and 6% on the New York exchange during October, with a problem of oversupply proving a key factor, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Markus Rustler appointed president of Interpack advisory committee
Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec packaging equipment has been named as president and chairman of the advisory committee for Interpack, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Cargill: Behind the scenes at the House of Chocolate
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production speaks to Anne-Cecile Duhem, project manager for Cargill’s House of Chocolate at its Mouscron facilities in Belgium, on its prospects for confectionery R&D and pilot plant
Focus: Raising the bar for chocolate production
The global chocolate market is continuing to be driven by processing and product development innovations despite pandemic challenges, as Neill Barston finds speaking to major corporations and smaller businesses influencing the sector, including Cargill.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
Plant-based revolution continues as consumers back sustainably produced ranges
As the latest research from Danish-based emulsifier business Palsgaard notes, demand for plant-based products of all kinds is showing no sign of slowing any time soon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Rocher and Kinder return as Ferrero favourites with US Christmas line-up
A host of brand favourites are making a reappearance for Ferrero’s US Christmas confectionery portfolio, including Rocher, Kinder and Butterfinger offerings, writes Neill Barston.
Puratos launches latest Digital AdvisAR app connecting chocolatiers with expert support
The Puratos Group has devised an advanced remote customer support tool, the Digital AdvisAR, a trouble-shooting app directly connecting bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers to Puratos experts via augmented reality (AR), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands Mona Lisa decoration brand in Mexico
Barry Callebaut has moved to expand its global decoration brand, Mona Lisa, into Mexico, which was celebrated with renowned chocolatier José Ramón Castillo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Organisers of FiEurope confirm ‘2G’ health protection measures amid rising German covid cases
The organisers of FiEurope and Hi Europe ingredients events have confirmed that the live event is on course to be staged at the end of this month, with enhanced ‘2G’ health procedures permitting vaccinated attendees, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability