Food safety
Industry targeted by major moves from Public Health England to cut obesity
Confectionery and snack companies are among industry sectors being targeted by Public Health England’s (PHE) latest drive to cut concerning levels of childhood obesity in the UK.
Belgian chefs and chocolatiers first in Europe to access ruby chocolate
Artisan pastry chefs and chocolatiers in Belgium will be among the first in the world to experience the latest ruby variety of chocolate, with a new launch from Barry Callebaut.
Sales figures for Fairtrade continue to increase
UK shoppers continue to show their support for Fairtrade, with new independent sales figures revealing that retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017, alongside increased business engagement.
Wrapping up the Easter marketing drive
With Easter just around the corner, it’s perhaps no surprise that Confectionery Production is starting to receive its share of press releases of major marketing campaigns for this key date in the calendar.
Shelf life boost with new Thew Arnott coating series
Specialist ingredients companies Thew Arnott and Flo Chemical have introduced Flo Zein all-natural corn protein films developed to coat nuts and enhance shelf life, which have been created for the European market.
Gerhard Schubert reports strong response to upgraded Flowmodul
Global packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported a strong response to its upgraded Flowmodul system.
Divine Chocolate posts its strongest trading figures
Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate has confirmed its strongest ever annual turnover figures, reaching £14 million for 2017, against £12 million for the previous year.
Gluten-free trend marches on
Among major trends that are showing no signs of slowing down as we move rapidly forward into 2018 is the rise of gluten-free products within the snacks and bakery sector.
Survey reveals potential for gluten-free bakery
DuPont Nutrition & Health has produced a consumer survey revealing untapped potential for bakers to develop more and better-quality products with extra nutritional benefits.
Nestlé posts slight growth following sale of US confectionery division
Nestlé has registered a slight year-on-year growth in profits across its businesses, with sales figures of CHF 89.8 billion (€78bn) for 2017 against CHF 89.5 (€77.7bn) the previous year.
Barry Callebaut and FlavaNaturals collaborate on flavanol-rich chocolate
The Barry Callebaut Group and FlavaNaturals have announced their partnership to produce high-flavanol chocolate in the US.
Gluten-free trend set to continue in 2018
According a recent Mintel report, one in ten people avoid gluten and 15% of households avoid gluten and wheat; more than half because they believe it’s part of a healthy diet.
A packed event schedule lies ahead
With one set of major trade shows in the form of ISM and ProSweets already done for the start of the year, we are now looking to the next key event in Cologne, Anuga FoodTec.
Latest equipment range unveiled by Sandvik at Anuga
Sandvik Process Systems is set to use Anuga FoodTec 2018 to highlight the extensive range of food related applications for its carbon and stainless steel belts, including a showcase for the company’s conveyor units.