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BDSI celebrates future industry technicians with annual awards
Some of the brightest young confectionery technicians in the sector were honoured at the annual general assembly of the Federal Association of German Confectionery Industry, (BDSI), as Neill Barston reports.
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Symrise releases zero waste strategy across its operations
The global Symrise flavouring and food solutions group has confirmed a range of measures designed to deliver sustainable packaging as part of its zero-waste strategy
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Olam makes its premium deZaan cocoa powder available for patisseries
Olam Cocoa has launched its Olam Cocoa for Professionals, a new business venture delivering its premium deZaan cocoa powders to restaurants, caterers, and patisseries for the first time.
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Mars Wrigley furthers sustainability work with release of interactive cocoa farm maps
Mars Wrigley has released a key update on its progress for sustainably sourcing cocoa from key markets, including a major move digitally mapping an increasing number of its farming suppliers from across 13 countries, reports Neill Barston
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New kid on the confectionery block, HiP, claims a first with oat milk chocolate
A UK confectionery breakthrough is being claimed by new brand on the block, HiP (Happiness in Plants), developed by James Cadbury, launching what is thought to be the first oat milk chocolate range in December.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows
The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston
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World’s largest chocolate fountain takes centre stage at Lindt’s new Home of Chocolate
What is believed to be the world’s largest freestanding chocolate fountain will take centre stage at the new Home of Chocolate attraction at Lindt & Sprüngli’s Swiss headquarters in Kilchberg near Zurich, reports Neill Barston.
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Nestlé reveals festive cheer with new lines including a KitKat Santa
Several new key lines of confectionery including a KitKat Santa are set to be released by Nestlé in the UK as part of its latest festive product campaign, alongside established seasonal favourites.
Interpack names Thomas Dohse as director amid key progress for 2021 event
Plans for next year’s global Interpack event continue to take shape with the appointment of Thomas Dohse as its project director, having previously served as its deputy, reports Neill Barston
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Haribo considers cutting 200 UK production roles
German-headquartered confectionery business Haribo is reportedly set to axe more than 200 jobs from its UK workforce under new plans being put forward by the company.
Studies reveal lockdown period prompts greater snacking trends and health awareness
The international period of lockdown and quarantine over coronavirus has led to a significant change in the UK’s food habits according to new research from Olam Cocoa, which revealed that we are collectively snacking notably more than we were before the pandemic.
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Business confidence hangs in the balance as final countdown over Brexit trade deal continues
This past week, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation and Santander UK laid out the latest situation for the sector in terms of its performance, which brought cause for concern with a record low level of confidence for the quarter, that both organisations hoped would be offset with potential for exploring new markets around the world.
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Bunge Loders Croklaan opens key Ghana shea butter processing site
Speciality oils and fats business Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), has officially opened an advanced shea butter processing facility in Tema, Ghana, with applications across the snacks, confectionery and bakery segments.
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Nestlé enhances its drive for 100% recycling for product packaging
The Nestlé global food and confectionery group has renewed its efforts towards delivering on its pledge of 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third in the same period.
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