Food safety

Barry Callebaut unveils Cabosse Naturals confectionery brand using pure cacaofruit

A core focus on using natural ingredients is at the centre of Barry Callebaut’s new Cabosse Naturals brand, a series of 100% pure cacaofruit elements including pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara, a flour from the peel of the fruit, writes Neill Barston.

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iba global bakery and confectionery fair set to deliver virtual pre-event

The organisers of the international iba bakery and confectionery trade fair are staging a virtual pre-event early next year in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has restricted physical meeting opportunities, reports Neill Barston.

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Focus: Behind the scenes preparing for ISM and ProSweets despite ongoing pandemic

Next year’s ISM and ProSweets are scheduled to take place once again in Cologne, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology at Koelnmesse, explains, there has already been a strong response from exhibitors from around the world who are keenly anticipating the event – which will is anticipated to be held with additional health and safety measures

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Study shows product labelling falls short on clarity

A host of leading food and beverage products, including those within the confectionery, bakery and snacks market, do not offer the clear labelling that consumers want, according to new research.

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Mettler-Toledo releases product inspection systems for range labelling

Equipment specialist Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has unveiled two new Product Data Check technology options to be integrated into existing C-Series checkweighers.

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Halloween is still happening, says US confectionery sector

One of the key issues to emerge over the past week has been that of plans for celebrating Halloween, particularly in the US, which remains one of the most significant dates in the confectionery calendar.

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BDSI celebrates future industry technicians with annual awards

Some of the brightest young confectionery technicians in the sector were honoured at the annual general assembly of the Federal Association of German Confectionery Industry, (BDSI), as Neill Barston reports.

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Olam makes its premium deZaan cocoa powder available for patisseries

Olam Cocoa has launched its Olam Cocoa for Professionals, a new business venture delivering its premium deZaan cocoa powders to restaurants, caterers, and patisseries for the first time.

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NCA research finds families still set to celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic

With the Halloween season upon us, there is no doubt that people have questions about what to expect. Whether this year means more time at home or just more time celebrating the season throughout the month of October, Halloween Central has you covered with inspiration for a creative and safe Halloween, explains the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA).

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Mars Wrigley furthers sustainability work with release of interactive cocoa farm maps

Mars Wrigley has released a key update on its progress for sustainably sourcing cocoa from key markets, including a major move digitally mapping an increasing number of its farming suppliers from across 13 countries, reports Neill Barston

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ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows

The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston

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Interpack names Thomas Dohse as director amid key progress for 2021 event

Plans for next year’s global Interpack event continue to take shape with the appointment of Thomas Dohse as its project director, having previously served as its deputy, reports Neill Barston

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Gulfood Manufacturing moved to 2021 over coronavirus pandemic

The organisers of the major global equipment and systems trade fair Gulfood Manufacturing have confirmed the annual event scheduled for this November will be postponed until next year, amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, reports Neill Barston

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World Confectionery Conference continues to gather pace for 2021 event

With a little over six months before our revised date for the World Confectionery Conference, the event is entering the final stages of planning for what should prove a memorable event celebrating the entire value chain of the industry.

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BDSI speaks out against a ban on confectionery advertising to tackle obesity

The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has spoken out against calls made for a ban on advertising products in the sector, arguing that such a move would not prove effective in tackling obesity, reports Neill Barston.

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The demise of Public Health England leaves key sugar reduction targets in limbo

Why might the demise of PHE be significant to the confectionery sector? Well, the most glaring reason is the much publicised campaign that sought to drive sugar reduction within the confectionery and wider food and drink sector in 2017 is now effectively dead in the water.

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Campden BRI to host online conference on tackling industry pathogens

With coronavirus continuing to affect the entire food and drink sector, research organisation Campden BRI will hold a three-day online conference focusing on how to control SARS-CoV-2. as well as other pathogens including Campylobacter and Listeria.

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