Ingredients
ADM acquires European citrus flavour group Ziegler
Ingredients group Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has agreed to acquire the Ziegler Group, a leading European provider of natural citrus flavour ingredients, which have a range of confectionery applications.
Symrise flavours and fragrances posts key annual sales growth to $3.2 billion
Symrise, the flavours and fragrance group, has posted a 5.3% increase in sales, to € 3.2 billion for 2018, with net income for the business also increasing, to a figure of over €275 million.
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Givaudan supports preservation of University of California’s citrus collection
The Givaudan flavour and fragrance group has confirmed a donation of $3.5 million to the University of California, Riverside (UCR) to support its citrus variety collection.
Education programme at IBIE
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), commonly known as the Baking Expo, set for September 7-11, 2019, has announced its largest education program to date, with more than 100 sessions.
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Hershey Company has joined major confectionery businesses for Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The US-based Hershey Company has joined other major confectionery groups in confirming action plans to protect forests and restore forest cover in the cocoa growing regions in West Africa.
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Making the most of tax incentives for confectionery sector investment
Dr Peter Beavis PhD CSci, chemist and chocolate scientist at ForrestBrown, examines how confectionery companies can make the most of tax incentives
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Diverse confectionery launches planned for the International Food and Drink Event
A diverse range of new confectionery and snacks will be unveiled at this year’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE) at Excel, London, between 17-20 March.
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Fazer group invests €40 million in xylitol facility for confectionery and gum ranges
The Fazer group has confirmed a €40 million investment in an oat hull xylitol manufacturing facility in Finland aimed at making innovative use of an ingredient used in a number of segments including confectionery.
First Global Sugar Summit addresses industry challenges
The first Global Sugar Summit launches in London on March 27, and will address the challenges across the sugar supply chain today.
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East meets west in fast-rising Indian confectionery market
L Nitin Chordia, of Cocoatrain has built up expertise in India’s fast-growing confectionery sector. He explains to Confectionery Production about some of his inspirations and challenges within the industry
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Olam International reports pressure on annual profits amid challenging conditions
Olam International has reported an increase in revenues for 2018, totalling $30.5 billion, up 16% across its global interests for the financial year.
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Dupont develops plant protein based series for confectionery and snacks
Global ingredients and solutions group Dupont Nutrition and Health has developed a series of plant protein nuggets designed for use with a range of product areas including snack and confectionery-based bars.
Hotel Chocolat posts upturn in financial results for 2018
British-founded confectionery group Hotel Chocolat has posted annual revenues up 13% to £80.7million, reporting strong sales across digital, retail and wholesale outlets.
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Bell Flavors and Fragrances delivers 30% reduced sugar application for bakery
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has launched its REDsugar functional taste solution designed for sugar reduction within a number of markets including bakery and ice cream product applications.
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