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Finsbury Food Group extends links with Diageo for Gordon’s gin cake range
The UK’s Finsbury Food Group’s link with drinks business Diageo has expanded, with the cake manufacturer forging a collaboration in creating a Gordon’s-gin infused series, writes Neill Barston.
Royal Duyvis Wiener unveils latest ball mill refiner for chocolate processing
Netherlands-based Royal Duyvis Wiener has unveiled its latest series of ball milling system designed for handling compound and chocolate applications, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle global restructure enables key new product development focus
Tate & Lyle has devised a key restructuring move to enable it to offer greater focus as a speciality food and beverage solutions business, focused on markets including confectionery and bakery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ingredients group Kerry delivers e-book exploring power of plant-based ranges
Vegan confectionery and ice cream options come under the microscope in a new book from ingredients group Kerry, exploring the potential for plant-based product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Continuing severe Belgian floods force temporary closure of Galler chocolate
Continuing severe floods in Belgium have caused key disruption to the region, including impacting on a number of business operations including premium chocolate brand Galler in Liege, reports Neill Barston.
Mars Wrigley set for ‘intergalactic’ Zero-G Skittles launch
As billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made global headlines this week throwing Skittles to a colleague during a historic space flight – the confectionery brand is set to release its celebratory special edition Zero-G pack, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelēz completes closure of US Oreo cookie production site in New Jersey
Mondelēz International has completed its strategic move to close its Fair Lawn, New Jersey, US bakery site producing key Oreo lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Synergy flavours unveils latest natural series for ice cream and desserts
Italian-based Synergy Flavours has unveiled its ‘Inspiring Fruits’ collection of fruit essences, natural named flavours and depictable flavours designed for ranges including ice cream and desserts.
Sweets and Snacks Expo attracts hundreds of new product entries
The recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US attracted a total of more than 300 entries for its much-anticipated new product awards, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Pladis makes major branding investment with its Carrs heritage bakery brand
Global snacks group pladis has delivered a key £1 million investment in its Carr’s bakery range, as the heritage brand continues to expand its product series, writes Neill Barston.
UK Food and Drink Federation warns consumers will pay more amid government regulatory moves
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed major concern over a series of government policies that will cost the sector a projected additional £8 billion over the next three years, making product ranges more expensive, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: consumers ethical Fairtrade choices on cocoa making a difference
As shoppers increasingly make ethical choices, they provide ‘vital lifeline’ for cocoa farmers, says Fairtrade movement as this month the industry marked World Chocolate Day. The organisation reveals key insights into consumer behaviour in buying ethical products- including confectionery
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ritter Sport expands with new mini impulse chocolate series
German confectionery brand Ritter Sport has extended its range of chocolate offerings with its latest mini impulse bars, developed in response to rising demand for smaller portions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
A.L.Simpkin & Co marks shared centenary with Royal British Legion through special edition sweets
Sheffield-based confectionery business A.L.Simpkin & Co continues its centenary celebrations in partnering with the Royal British Legion, which is also marking its 100th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability