Cocoa & chocolate
Final countdown for international Sweets and Snacks Expo
With the international confectionery sector descending on Chicago for 2019’s Sweets and Snacks Expo, final preparations are being put into place. Neill Barston speaks to Chris Gindlesperger and Carly Schildhaus of the National Confectioners’ Association about prospects for this year’s show
Barry Callebaut prepares for full US launch of ruby chocolate
Barry Callebaut’s ruby chocolate is to gain an initial release in the US and Canada in a couverture form, amid wider testing with American authorities for its full recognition as the ‘fourth type of chocolate’.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa agrees goals to support key farming suppliers
The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa (Gisco) has agreed its latest objectives to help deliver a living income for key supply chain farming communities in Africa.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Brazil’s leading confectioners prepare for Sweets and Snacks Expo
A group of leading Brazilian confectionery companies have confirmed plans to launch a wide range of new flavours and better-for-you products at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Driving growth for healthier confectionery
Creating indulgent treats is not necessarily a concept that sits easily with healthier product ranges. Sarah Gibbons reports for Confectionery Production on the issue
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Annual biscuit review from pladis highlights £1.2 billion growth for snacks market
The Pladis group has released its 2018 annual biscuit review, forecasting that retailers have an opportunity to add £330 million of product sales to a projected £1.2 billion overall rise in snacking over the next three years.
Children become Montezuma’s Chocolates stars with new screen series
Gaining the chance to become Willy Wonka for a week at Montezuma’s Chocolates proved an opportunity not to be missed by a group school children who appeared in a British TV documentary screen on Channel 4 this evening. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Bühler’s Tubex Pro digital weighing system set for confectionery and bakery sectors
A next generation weighing system is set to be launched by Bühler for use across a number of sectors including confectionery, snacks and bakery manufacturers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Solidaridad marks 50th anniversary supporting global farming including cocoa sector
Solidaridad, the organisation supporting farming communities around the world including cocoa farmers, is marking its 50th anniversary with a conference at its base in Utrecht in the Netherlands on 16 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
The Confectionery Foundation is set to boost industry careers at Sweets and Snacks Expo
The stage is set for Chicago in the US to become its its own version of Candyland when The Confectionery Foundation returns to the Sweets & Snacks Expo for the eighth consecutive year with the Next Generation career programme.
Turkish hazelnut exporter Olam Progida continues investment in Tomra ranges
Turkish hazelnut exporter Olam Progıda has confirmed ongoing investment with sorting equipment supplier Tomra, as it continues to increase efficiency improvements within the business.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Sustainability
Entries from around the world gain Academy of Chocolate awards honours
The UK-based Academy of Chocolate has released its first batch of winners, with small producers as far and wide as Norway, California and Taiwan gaining recognition.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fi Europe and Hi Europe events set to become co-located fairs
The organisers behind food and drink events Fi Europe, and ingredients trade fair Hi Europe have confirmed the two industry showcases are set to become co-located.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Whitakers Chocolates retains highest quality and safety rating
UK confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates has retained its key AA+ grade accreditation in the 2019 British Retail Consortium (BRC) audit.