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Bühler unveils new puffing technology facilities at its Swiss HQ
A significant breakthrough has been delivered by Swiss-based technology group Bühler in opening its new Puffing Application Centre at its advanced HQ facilities in Uzwil, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
M&Ms pack Jurassic bite with special series backing summer dino blockbuster
ars is reaching into the distant past for inspiration in its latest partnership as it hatches a deal with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Rebirth movie for a special limited edition M&M’s series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Hershey’s One brand gains key backing from pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau
Hershey-owned better-for-you brand, One, has unveiled its latest key summer offering in the form of a double chocolate flavour protein bar, as the market for alternative confectionery options continues notable growth, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Three month countdown to the World Confectionery Conference 2025
With our fifth World Confectionery Conference rapidly approaching on the horizon, we are now just three months away from it all happening once again in just three months time, and our plans are coming together in encouraging fashion.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cama returns to participate in the 2025 World Confectionery Conference
The Cama Group has confirmed area manager Tjalling van der Zee will be speaking at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sucden group asserts progress on CFI initiative tackling West African cocoa deforestation
Major French-based cocoa group, Sucden, has unveiled its latest progress report on its work addressing deforestation as part of the industry-wide CFI initiative in Ghana and Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelez unveils latest Human Rights, Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report amid ongoing child labour challenges
Mondelez International has released its latest Human Rights, Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report, which has outlined its progress made in introducing remediation programmes – against a backdrop of persisting problems of child labour within the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry watchdog figures reveal major surge in global forest clearance, as EUDR looms
Global Forest Watch and the University of Maryland have released shocking new figures revealing forest clearance has surged to 6.7 million hectares last year, which comes at a pivotal moment surrounding the upcoming EUDR regulations designed to hold companies accountable for environmental impact, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Equipment firm Loma Systems unveils Alex Ramirez as service director
British-headquartered product inspection equipment firm Loma Systems has confirmed Alex Ramirez as its new service director in North America, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Alland & Robert confirms speaker for the World Confectionery Conference
French-based ingredients specialists Alland & Robert will be lending key expertise to this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as Dr. Isabelle Jaouen is added to the diverse programme for our key event in Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler unveils OmniCool Smart cooling tunnel for chocolate and product processing
Swiss equipment and systems business Bühler has moved to introduce its OmniCool Smart, a compact, next-generation cooling tunnel engineered for product and chocolate cooling, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Swiss confectionery market stability shaken by cocoa clouds
Being regarded as one of the acknowledged masters of the chocolate world, Switzerland occupies a special place in the confectionery sector. Brenda Dionisi offers an overview of challenges faced by the nation’s manufacturers
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle reveals latest results and annual report revealing core global opportunities
The Tate & Lyle ingredients and solutions business has released its latest annual results, alongside its 2025 report, which has revealed key challenges, as well as progress for the company’s expanding international operations, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major Italian investment from Dsm-firmenich sees creation of Parma flavours and ingredients site
An ambitious project from nutrition, health and ingredients business Dsm-firmenich is set to be delivered with the creation of advanced manufacturing facilities for powdered flavours, based in Parma, Italy, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability