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Bitcoin hailed as a currency solution by British doughnut firm Project D
British luxury doughnut business Project D has staked a claim to being the first bakery in the UK to accept customer payment by cryptocurrency, following in the high-profile footsteps of Tesla, Apple and Rolex, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation reports key sector sustainability gains amid major market challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled a sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, with its membership, including a wide range of confectionery and bakery businesses, making key gains amid challenging conditions reports, Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa highlights growing movement for private label cocoa sustainability
Hopes of driving a greater number of private label confectionery operations to actively engage with cocoa sustainability programmes for confectionery were raised by manufacturers including French-based Cemoi, as part of Chocoa 2021, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon hosts virtual equipment demos in light of Interpack cancellation
Syntegon Technology has begun two virtual customer events at the Swiss site in Beringen showcasing its core packaging ranges with broad industry application including for confectionery and bakery markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration
The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Christian Hansen appoints Barentz as a UK industry solutions partner
The Christian Hansen Natural Colours group has confirmed the appointment of Barentz as its UK strategic partner for its industry portfolio, which includes development of confectionery and bakery applications, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Baker Perkins develops remote commissioning for equipment lines
British-based industry equipment business Baker Perkins has confirmed a key development for the business in being able to now remotely commission and start-up new unit machines across its global operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fairtrade calls on UK government for action on ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in food supply chains, including cocoa
The Fairtrade Foundation has issued a plea to the UK government to actively tackle ‘hidden’ carbon emissions in British food supply chains – including cocoa growing markets, in an urgent bid to address global climate change, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Ingredients firm Kerry offers insights on its major sugar reduction application series
Irish-based ingredients group Kerry has delivered an “Innovative Taste for a Better Life and Planet” life cycle assessment of its Tastesense Sweet sugar reduction system that it is targeting a number of markets with, including confectionery and bakery ranges, as the company discusses
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Givaudan reveals avdvanced AI tools for creating latest product ranges
The Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing group has released its Advanced Tools for Modelling (ATOM) using artificial intelligence for optimising food and flavour formulation and collaborative ventures, including confectionery and bakery applications, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability
The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting support for women, and tackling child labour, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: ZDS confectionery college 70th anniversary interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Andreas Bertram, managing director of ZDS, the Central college of the German Confectionery Industry, on its 70th anniversary, trends and market hopes for 2021
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars trials breakthrough US robotic serving system to engage in-store shoppers
A breakthrough confectionery experience has been trialled in New York, US, as Mars Wrigley teams up with retail group Wakefern Food Corp, and technology firm Savioke, for an eye-catching robot serving venture, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Focus: Manufacturing businesses face Brexit price hikes and freight delays, Barometer study reveals
Almost two thirds (65%) of small-to-medium manufacturing companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chain since leaving the EU, including companies operating within sweets and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability