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Global cocoa prices remain ‘bullish’ according to latest ICCO figures
The International Cocoa Organisation, (ICCO), has released its latest figures revealing that stock market trading prices for the key agricultural commodity remain ‘bullish’, maintaining near record highs experienced in recent months, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Strikes set to go ahead at Cargill UK confectionery manufacturing facility
Employees at a Cargill UK chocolate production plant at Worksop, Nottinghamshire, are moving ahead with plans to strike over levels of pay, surrounding the peak Christmas manufacturing period, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gluten-free confectionery market projected to rise to $6.6 billion by 2032
A key increase for the gluten free confectionery sector has been projected, attaining $3.2 billion in revenues in 2022, with the segment expected to double within the next decade to $6.6 billion, according to analysis from Allied Market Research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec to unveil flow wrapping advances at ProSweets 2024
Advanced machinery for the confectionery sector from Theegarten-Pactec will be on show at the fast-approaching ProSweets event in Cologne, including its latest FPH5 flow wrapping line, designed for sugar coated gum, hard caramels and chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Kerry releases breakthrough Biobake series boosting sweet bakery shelf life
International taste and nutrition group, Kerry, has unveiled a breakthrough with its Biobake Fresh Rich enzyme series, targeting the sweet baked goods market, through delivering longer-lasting softness, freshness, and moistness perception over shelf life.
Swizzels starts the festive confectionery party, amid rise in demand for vegan ranges
UK confectionery manufacturer Swizzels has entered into the festive spirit with creating its new seasonal gift drums for the key Christmas period, featuring some of its key lines including Love Hearts and Drumstick Mini Chew Bars, writes Neill Barston.
Cargill to showcase innovative chocolate and snacks series at FIE
This year’s Cargill stand at Food Ingredients Europe is set to feature a notable focus on the confectionery segment, offering visitors the chance to sample white chocolate concepts, indulgent biscuits, protein bar snacks, and inviting ice cream flavours, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Valio creates milk protein concentrate targeting ice-cream and dessert market
Finnish dairy company Valio has unveiled launched a new milk protein concentrate (MPC), Eila MPC 65, designed to help offer solutions for segments including ice-cream and other desserts, writes Neill Barston.
Japanese Barry Callebaut teams mark tenth anniversary of chocolate production
Barry Callebaut teams in Japan have been celebrating a significant decade milestone of chocolate production from its Takasaki site, which has seen the company’s presence in the region continue to expand, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF welcomes UK government autumn statement pledging billions for manufacturing investment
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents a broad array of sector businesses, including within confectionery and snacks, has welcomed today’s Autumn Statement offering funding for investment in capital equipment, reports Neill Barston.
Gelita prepares to showcase gummy confectionery solutions at FIE 2023
A broad portfolio of solutions for the confectionery sector will be presented by Gelita at this year’s FIE event, which will feature contributions from a host of leading ingredients firms from across the world.
Hotel Chocolat sale raises questions over its future direction, and hopes for independent businesses
The pending sale of British confectionery business Hotel Chocolat marks a particularly notable marker for what can presently be achieved by independent confectionery businesses.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
GNT prepares latest Exberry solutions for FIE ingredients show
Netherlands-based colouring foods group, GNT, will open up an interactive “colour lab” for its plant-based Exberry concentrates at the fast-approaching Food Ingredients Europe event next week, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade responds to UK government White Paper on international development
Fairtrade has urged the UK government to engage with millions of smallholder farmers, including those in the cocoa sector, in response to the administration’s International Development White Paper, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability