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Puratos creates four new African subsidiaries for confectionery and bakery operations
The Puratos global confectionery and bakery ingredients group has developed four new African subsidiaries aiming to further establish local presence in key countries, in response to growing sector demand.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
NCA develops new on demand platform for Sweets & Snacks Expo
The organisers behind US major confectionery show, Sweets & Snacks Expo have developed a new ‘on demand’ digital platform aiming to offer year-round updates for the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Co-Op repurposes funding for Fairtrade farmers around the world
The UK-based Co-op group has repurposed a total of £310,000 funding to directly support Fairtrade cocoa sector producers around the world, including farmers in Peru, who have been impacted by the global coronavirus crisis.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely launches dark milk bar for UK market
Netherlands-founded confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely, which has placed ethical trading as its core goal, is launching a new dark milk chocolate bar for the UK market, as it urges the industry to increase its action on child labour.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Marking some sweet celebrations for World Chocolate Day
It seems these days, there’s an international day for everything – and confectionery isn’t to be outdone with 7 July being that very occasion, marking World Chocolate Day.
Orangeworks machinery acquires fellow Netherlands business Tanis Food Tec
Netherlands food sector machinery manufacturer Orangeworks has acquired fellow Dutch company Tanis Food Tec equipment, specialising in systems for confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Olam International launches global food security contest
Olam International, in partnership with Agropolis Fondation, has set out to find for ground-breaking food security scientific research that can deliver transformational impacts within global agriculture – including supply chains for cocoa and snacks markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cadbury continues inventor competition with three new Dairy Milk flavours
Cadbury has revealed three new limited editions of its classic Dairy Milk Bar, designed by fans of the UK founded chocolate brand as part of an annual inventor competition run by the company.
Metal filter system devised for chocolate and biscuits manufacturers
Netherlands business Goudsmit Magnetic Systems has devised a metal filter solution for the confectionery sector, aimed as business operating within decoration of cakes, biscuits and yoghurt-based products.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars reviews social media presence amid global anti-racism campaigns
US-based Mars, Incorporated, has responded to the Black Lives Matter anti-racism campaign in ordering an immediate review of its social media presence within global markets.
Studies reveal consumer trend for upturn in snacks and chocolate markets
The ongoing global coronavirus crisis is significantly influencing day-to-day behaviour of consumers, including driving a key upturn within the snacks sector, according to research from FMCG Gurus.
WS Warmsener Spezialitäten reveals new milk range for use within confectionery
WS Warmsener Spezialitäten, part of the Uelzena group, and a specialist for sweetened condensed milk, is meeting market demand for new product varieties and packaging options with key confectionery applications.
ProSweets reports encouraging response to 2021 event
The team behind ProSweets confectionery equipment event in Cologne, Germany, has noted an encouraging response to next year’s show, with more than 100 exhibitors confirmed with its early booking campaign. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association unveils revamped branding as part of key strategy
The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed a bold new visual identity and refreshed website as part of a new five-year strategic plan, amid the organisation marking national candy month throughout June.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability