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Morris and Son gains new site expanding its confectionery supplies business
UK confectionery supplier and food and drink stock management specialist Morris & Son has confirmed acquisition of a 52,400 sq ft warehouse in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offering the business a key opportunity for growth.
German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa tackles major deforestation issues
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (GISCO) presented industry leaders with key options for creating a deforestation-free cocoa sector, at this year’s Anuga trade fair in Cologne.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Taura Natural Ingredients set for new healthier snacks series at Food Ingredients Europe
The global Taura Natural Ingredients group is to unveil its latest series of snack-based fruit solutions at the Food Ingredients Europe trade fair in France this December.
Symrise expands its Indonesian innovation centre facilities
The Symrise fragrance and industry solutions group has invested in its location in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, expanding the location’s innovation centre.
GNT set to present its Exberry range at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing
The full range of GNT’s established Exberry range will be showcased at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, which will place an emphasis on interaction.
Ferrero pledges 100% reusable or recyclable rates for its packaging by 2025
The Italian-headquartered Ferrero Group has unveiled its 10th Corporate Social Responsibility Report, which includes a pledge to make all its packaging 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ice Cream Alliance study finds strong links with wider confectionery sales
The Ice Cream Alliance (ICA), the UK trade body for the ice cream sector, has surveyed its members to reveal what other food and drinks they sell apart from ice cream.
Founders of tna packaging and processing group gain Order of Australia honours
The founders of Australian-headquartered packaging and processing group tna, Nadia & Alf Taylor, have been presented with insignias commemorating their appointment as Members (AM) of the Order of Australia.
GEA launches new sustainable packaging series
GEA has launched a new sustainable solution, FoodTray, combining the advantages of thermoforming technology, cardboard and film, to create sustainable packaging that helps reduce food waste.
United Nations venture delivers ethically-sourced chocolate series
The United Nations Development Programme has teamed up with the Fairchain Foundation to launch an ethically-sourced chocolate range known as the The Other Bar.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Key Technology unveils latest digital sorter for gummy confectionery
US-based Key Technology, part of the Duravant group, has released its latest series of Veryx digital sorters for gummy confectionery, designed to detect and remove foreign material (FM) from production processes.
Palsgaard achieves carbon neutral status
Danish-based ingredients firm Palsgaard recently achieved carbon neutral status across its global operations, which includes confectionery and bakery operations. Neill Barston interviews CEO Jakob Thoisen, and explores its application centres at the company’s HQ
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Hershey showcases its latest anniversary year showcases in US
As part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, The Hershey Company is showcasing insights and investments to increase sales of instant consumables to more than 23,500 convenience store retailers at the 2019 National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show Expo taking place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
Excellence in manufacturing recognised at PPMA industry awards
Major achievements in the packaging and processing sector were marked at the UK’s eighth PPMA Group Industry Awards at the National Conference Centre.