Ingredients
Beneo develops inulin from chicory for product ranges including baked goods
Functional ingredients manufacturer, Beneo has announced that it is now capable of producing organic inulin from chicory roots for use in a range of products including bakery items, making it the first ingredient manufacturer to do so. Interest in organic products continues to grow and as a result, more customers are seeking out organic solutions. […]
Confectionery and bakery firms return for 20th anniversary of Speciality and Fine Food Fair
Dozens of confectionery and bakery businesses will be taking their place at this year’s Speciality and Fine Food Fair at Olympia London, as the event celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Sweets in the City releases latest vegan range
UK confectionery business Sweets In the City, owned by Apprentice TV series winner Sarah Lynn, has released a new vegan range through several key retailers.
Cargill set to convert corn facility to wheat processing to broaden products
Global ingredients and solutions group Cargill is transforming its production site in Krefeld, Germany, from a corn to a wheat processing plant, with investment totalling US$ 200 million.
Symrise global study reveals consumer demand for natural flavours and ingredients
Global ingredients and flavourings group Symrise has completed a two-year study on the perception of naturalness covering Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Africa and Middle East as well as Latin America.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
California Almond crops projected to be down amid tough seasonal weather
Studies from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service have evaluated that the 2019 crop of Californian almonds, which are widely used in confectionery, will be 2.20 billion pounds, down 3.5% from the 2018 crop production of 2.28 billion pounds.
Barry Callebaut set to deliver new Belgian global distribution centre
The Barry Callebaut group is to deliver a major investment in its production activities with the construction of a new global distribution centre (GDC) in Lokeren, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Rainforest Alliance names winners of global scheme to assist cocoa farmers
The Rainforest Alliance has confirmed the two winners of the first-ever international Ag-Tech Developer Challenge, involving remote-sensing data products to gain insights to benefit cocoa farmers it works with globally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley set to recruit eight Willy Wonkas
The sweetest of job opportunities is being offered by Mars Wrigley as it seeks eight professional chocolate tasters to join their team at the chocolate HQ in Slough, UK.
Palsgaard achieves complete carbon neutral production across its global sites
Marking its centenary year, the Danish-based Palsgaard group has confirmed a major environmental goal of achieving total carbon-neutral production two years early, describing the move as a milestone for the whole ingredients industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Catering for adventurous consumers with colouring and flavours market
Daisy Phillipson explores the latest in colourants and flavourings for confectionery in line with this year’s top trend: the adventurous consumer.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest Singapore innovation centre for Cargill cements regional presence
The Cargill group has opened its first innovation centre in Singapore to help customers in response to consumer trends around tastes, nutrition and food safety.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Driving a sustainable future for Hotel Chocolat
Founding Hotel Chocolat has proved a grand adventure for Angus Thirlwell, as Neill Barston discovers with our exclusive interview with the confectionery manufacturer
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars delivers expansion with acquisition of foodspring nutrition business
Mars, Incorporated has agreed a majority stake in foodspring, a direct-to-consumer targeted nutrition company based in Berlin, developing a number of ranges including protein-enhanced snack bars.