Cocoa & chocolate
World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Markus Rustler appointed president of Interpack advisory committee
Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec packaging equipment has been named as president and chairman of the advisory committee for Interpack, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Cargill: Behind the scenes at the House of Chocolate
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production speaks to Anne-Cecile Duhem, project manager for Cargill’s House of Chocolate at its Mouscron facilities in Belgium, on its prospects for confectionery R&D and pilot plant
Focus: Raising the bar for chocolate production
The global chocolate market is continuing to be driven by processing and product development innovations despite pandemic challenges, as Neill Barston finds speaking to major corporations and smaller businesses influencing the sector, including Cargill.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
Plant-based revolution continues as consumers back sustainably produced ranges
As the latest research from Danish-based emulsifier business Palsgaard notes, demand for plant-based products of all kinds is showing no sign of slowing any time soon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
European Cocoa Association backs EU Commission’s plans for tackling deforestation
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed plans being put forward from the European Commission for a regulation aimed at tackling the major issue of deforestation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Rocher and Kinder return as Ferrero favourites with US Christmas line-up
A host of brand favourites are making a reappearance for Ferrero’s US Christmas confectionery portfolio, including Rocher, Kinder and Butterfinger offerings, writes Neill Barston.
ISM confirms key confectionery event remains on course with global interest
The team behind the ISM event in Cologne has confirmed it remains on track as a broad international celebration of the confectionery sector, with applications from 65 countries, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos launches latest Digital AdvisAR app connecting chocolatiers with expert support
The Puratos Group has devised an advanced remote customer support tool, the Digital AdvisAR, a trouble-shooting app directly connecting bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers to Puratos experts via augmented reality (AR), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut expands Mona Lisa decoration brand in Mexico
Barry Callebaut has moved to expand its global decoration brand, Mona Lisa, into Mexico, which was celebrated with renowned chocolatier José Ramón Castillo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey’s Reese’s brand marks US Thanksgiving with largest-ever limited edition pie
Marking US Thanksgiving celebrations, the Hershey-owned Reese’s brand has offered its own take on the traditional pie through releasing its largest ever, limited edition super-sized, 9-inch peanut butter cup, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products
Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability