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GEA targets major operating efficiencies with bag emptying line
Equipment and systems business GEA has released its latest bag emptying range that has been devised to efficiently open and discharges 25kg bags of powdered ingredients into food production lines automatically.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Volpak unveils latest remote factory acceptance testing systems
An advanced live remote factory acceptance testing system has been unveiled by Barcelona-based Volpak, which has been developed following a spike in demand for remote assistance tools for equipment including within the confectionery and bakery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Manufacturing Barometer points the way to recovery for UK sector
The UK’s Latest Manufacturing Barometer reveals a more upbeat picture as the sector begins to emerge from lockdown, but as the national study notes, there is still a long way to go with challenging economic times ahead
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mayku research reveals booming British artisan confectionery sector
UK-wide research from desktop factory Mayku has revealed an increase in artisan chocolate making during coronavirus pandemic quarantine conditions, in a British market Mondelēz International has put at over £5.3 billion.
Nestlé reports organic growth amid challenging pandemic conditions
Nestlé has reported a pattern of 2.8% organic growth in its six-month financial trading figures, yet despite a positive start to the year, its sales revenues fell for the period as the business adjusted to operating in testing pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
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SweeGen gains approval for its key stevia-based confectionery ingredient
US-based sugar reduction solutions company SweeGen has confirmed that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved its Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive for use in markets including for gummies and chocolate.
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Striving for artisan chocolate excellence despite testing pandemic conditions
As one of the UK’s most notable artisan chocolatiers, Paul A Young has been an extremely busy man despite lockdown. Neill Barston speaks to him about how he has coped amid the pandemic, key trends he’s seen and his view on where the sector is heading
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Mondelēz International results impacted by ongoing pandemic conditions
Mondelēz International has released its latest quarterly figures that have produced revenues of $5.9 billion, a dip of 2.5% which it attributed to unfavourable currency impacts, as well as ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus crisis, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry doubts whether banning television advertising on treats will impact on reducing obesity
This week has again brought a renewed spotlight on the major issue of obesity, which has been characterised as having reached crisis levels within the UK, with two thirds of UK adults considered as being overweight, according to Public Health England.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records trading upturn despite coronavirus challenges
The UK-based premium brand Hotel Chocolat has reported a year-on-year upturn in revenues of 3%, to a figure of £136 million, despite recording a dip amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation criticises government’s ‘missed opportunity’ on tackling obesity
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has labelled the government’s new plans to tackle obesity amid the coronavirus crisis as a “missed opportunity” that penalises the sector, including manufacturers of confectionery and snacks ranges. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Niche Cocoa Industry to deliver chocolate milk for Ghana’s schools
Major Ghana-based cocoa processing businesses, Niche Cocoa Industry, has expanded its operations in a deal with bottling and packaging specialists Sidel to deliver an entirely new venture for the business in producing a chocolate milk product range.
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European study finds tiramisu gaining ‘king of the cakes’ status
Following an industry study into the UK’s most favoured chocolate product, a new survey into Europe’s most sought-after sweet treats has revealed that tiramisu emerged as a key contender for ‘king of the cakes’ across the continent.
Tate & Lyle reports challenging market conditions for industry ingredients and solutions
The Tate & Lyle ingredients and industry solutions group has reported challenging global market conditions, as the business continues to evolve its strategies during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
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