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Valeo Foods expands portfolio with Germany’s Lübecker marzipan brand
The Valeo Foods Group has completed its acquisition of German-based Schluckwerder Holding confectionery business, owned by private equity firm Novum Captial, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Key Chocoa cocoa trade fair set for digital return next month
The organisers of the annual Chocoa cocoa and chocolate sector trade event have unveiled a return for the industry showcase in virtual format next month, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Campden BRI releases guide for improved manufacturing hygiene amid pandemic
The UK’s Campden BRI industry research and training body has updated guidance on the design, implementation and control of cleaning and disinfection of food factories, including confectionery and snacks facilities, amid ongoing pandemic conditions.
Shrinkflation product reduction continues with Nutella’s reduced jar sizes
The concept of ‘shrinkflation’ where products are reduced in pack size with no corresponding reduction in retail price is one that’s been with us for many years, much to the general dismay of consumers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler partners with German Institute of Food Technologies, exploring sustainable ranges
Swiss-based Bühler industry technology and solutions group has agreed a key partnership with the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) for work on product series including sustainable ranges with confectionery and snacks potential, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
GNT extends oil-dispersible colouring foods series with pink shade
Netherlands-headquartered colouring foods firm GNT has extended its Exberry range of oil-dispersible Coloring Foods in releasing a pink shade created from fruit and vegetables.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
KIND snacks group pledges measures of support for tackling racial inequality
The Kind snacks group, recently acquired by Mars Wrigley, has confirmed to a number of measures tackling racial inequality in the US, including supporting educational and social initiatives, writes Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely invites global chocolate makers to its sustainable cocoa supply platform
Dutch-based ethical chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely is inviting chocolate makers around the globe to participate in its sustainability-focused cocoa supply chain platform, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury unveils first brand redesign in 50 years for Dairy Milk series in UK
Customers in the UK will have the chance to catch the first major redesign in 50 years of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk series, as it hits shelves this month, writes Neill Barston.
Ritter Sport welcomes Veganuary with vegan friendly chocolate
German-based Ritter Sport is marking this year’s Veganuary in highlighting four of its chocolate bar series which are vegan friendly products, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Nutella becomes latest range to experience ‘shrinkflation’ amid rising ingredient costs
Nutella has become the latest confectionery product to be subject to claims of ‘shrinkflation’ of reducing portion size, as its popular 400g jars have been cut to 350g in the UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Efficiency gains targeted by Fortress’s intelligent inspection systems
UK-based Fortress Technology has expanded its new range of intelligent inspection systems for manufacturers, including those within confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Healthier options and plant-based ranges emerge as major 2021 confectionery themes
With the next year set to prove an especially critical one for the sector, research group FMCG Gurus casts a critical eye over the expected trends set to influence confectionery markets. Will Cowling reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelez deal for US snacks business Hu Master Holdings reveals major market focus
US snacks giant Mondelez has added another healthier product business to its portfolio in the form of Hu Master Holdings. In our latest guest blog, Dean Best of GlobalData, believes the business is right to react to evolving consumer trends through M&A.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability