Ingredients
England’s leading doctor calls for extension of tax on high sugar product ranges
Reducing sugar content within a broad range of product groups has posed considerable challenges for the sector. Neill Barston reports on latest recommendations for potentially extending taxes upon the industry to encourage greater product reformulation
Bringing confectionery production back to the heart of York
After opening a new chocolate production facility this summer, York Cocoa House has brought manufacturing back to one of Britain’s traditional confectionery centres. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Iberchem flavour and fragrance group confirms new Indian facility
The Iberchem global fragrance and flavour group has confirmed the opening of a new creative centre in Mumbai, India to expand its operations, including with confectionery-based ranges.
World Obesity Federation calls for greater regulation of online product advertising
A study from the World Obesity Federation has called for food and drink adverts, including confectionery, that target children with video games, apps and social media, to be more intensively regulated.
Giant festive panettone world record breaking treat unveiled in Milan
Festive crowds gathered in Milan, Italy, to witness a giant world record breaking Christmas Panettone cake covered with ruby and dark chocolate and prepared by famous maître chocolatier Davide Comaschi.
Ingredients firm develops stem ginger for Beech’s Fine Chocolates
UK ingredients firm Brusco has developed a new stem ginger that has enabled Beech’s Fine Chocolates to improve the company’s enrobing process for its series of confectionery.
Confectionery ingredients business Pecan Deluxe celebrates awards
Confectionery Ingredients specialist Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd is in festive celebratory mood after claiming several awards recognising its export success, manufacturing excellence and customer services.
Russian confectionery markets see price rises amid materials shortage
Challenging economic conditions within Russia amid international trade tariff issues has impacted on the country’s confectionery sector, with chocolate manufacturers, including facilities such as Krasny Oktyabr (Red October, pictured) set to face cost increases. Eugene Gerden reports exclusively for Confectionery Production
Cargill puts forward plans to tackle deforestation in its cocoa supply chain
Ambitious plans have been put forward by global ingredients group Cargill, aiming to eliminate deforestation from its cocoa supply chain.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate conference majors on tackling cocoa sustainability
Speakers from across the international confectionery industry gathered for the Academy of Chocolate’s main event of the year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Elizabeth Shaw confectioners set for ISM return after a decade
UK confectionery brand Elizabeth Shaw has confirmed it is set to exhibit at the ISM international trade fair for the first time in a decade.
Report reveals gains in Barry Callebaut’s sustainable cocoa sourcing
Swiss-headquartered chocolate and cocoa group Barry Callebaut has confirmed that 44% of its ingredients are now sourced sustainably as part of its Forever Chocolate programme, compared against 36% in 2016/2017.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Almond Board of California invests $6.8 million into farming research
A major investment of $6.8 million is being made by US-based Almond Board of California (ABC) into 75 independent research projects exploring next-generation farming practices including optimal use of everything almond orchards grow.
Givaudan launches Mista – a new innovation platform for the food industry
International flavour and fragrance group Givaudan has launched Mista, a new innovation platform for the food industry that will enable start-ups and established corporations to optimise ideas, products, people and investments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing