Processing
Bosch develops new environmentally friendly packaging
Bosch has extended its partnership with Swedish paper manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs for a new series of sustainable packaging, in response to huge demand for environmentally friendly products.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
PPMA Total conference programme tackles sustainability and Brexit impact
The PPMA Total show has confirmed its conference programme will focus on major issues including Brexit, serialisation and packaging design, and debate surrounding sustainability and the circular economy.
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.
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
Hybrid capability focus for Baker Perkins’ latest oven system
Equipment manufacturer Baker Perkins has launched its latest TruBake HiCirc convection oven, targeting the baked snacks and confectionery market segments.
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
Border Biscuits moves to remove plastics from packaging
Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has removed 90% of plastic from its packaging as part of a wider £1.6million investment into its products and processes.
Tomra Foods opens customer service centre in India
Tomra Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as part of its efforts to improve the organisations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.
Expert moves to create mobile academy for confectionery
Confectionery expert Andy Baxendale has launched a mobile training academy to preserve the art of sweet making and offer help to manufacturers across Britain.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Propak Asia featured dedicated Confectionery Pavilion
At this year’s ProPak Asia trade show, the top specialists in the confectionery process and packaging supply sector came together in a joint Confectionery Pavilion.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing