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Campaigners present UK government with plans tackling obesity amid coronavirus pandemic
A group of health campaigners has delivered a plan to the UK government which it claims will offer a direct strategy in response to a review of how obesity, ethnicity, income and gender can affect the impact of the coronavirus on people’s health.
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Ferrero continues US expansion with opening fifth regional distribution centre
Ferrero USA has further expanded its presence in the country through opening of a new distribution centre in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, creating up to 250 jobs.
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Virtual Interpack event for Mettler-Toledo showcases new equipment series
Virtual Interpack event for Mettler-Toledo showcases new equipment series
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Barentz International expands with acquisition of Chicago based Ingredients Inc
Barentz International, a global distributor of life science ingredients, has confirmed the acquisition of Chicago-based Ingredients Inc, which offers product applications including confectionery and bakery ranges.
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Malaysia’s JB Cocoa enhances its Indonesian processing operations
Malaysian-based business JB Cocoa, based in Jahor, has reported an upturn in the efficiency of its processing, as it reveals in this insight into its operations within the region, which include a facility in Indonesia. Starting out in the 1980s, JB Foods began as a processor of wet cocoa beans to dry cocoa beans in […]
Cargill’s Sustainability Report reveals key measures to support global farmers
Enhancements to Cargill’s cocoa harvesting processes in adopting barcoded cocoa bags and digital (CMS) systems, 50 percent of sustainable beans in the global direct supply chain are now traceable from farm-to-factory.
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Mars joins major global firms seeking climate change measures amid pandemic response
Mars CEO Grant F. Reid has joined over 100 CEOs of global firms including confectionery and ingredients sector companies in calling on governments to consider climate action as part of economic recovery plans from the impact of coronavirus.
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Bühler pays tribute to the ‘father of optical sorting’ Herbert Max Fraenkel
The Bühler group has paid tribute to former colleague, inventor and engineer Herbert Max Fraenkel, who died aged 95, having been celebrated as the ‘father of optical sorting’ for his work on the world’s first ever Sortex Sorter, the Sortex G1.
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Barry Callebaut acquires GKC Foods Australian chocolate confectionery business
The Swiss-based Barry Callebaut group has made a key acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many consumer chocolate brands across Australia and New Zealand.
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Efficiency and productivity remain key for Ishida despite pandemic challenges
Despite considerable challenges facing the manufacturing sector resulting from coronavirus, companies such as Ishida Europe have put in place key strategies aimed at business continuity. Neill Barston reports
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Kerry gains organic status within EU for its Acryleast biscuit and bakery ingredient
Irish-headquartered Kerry, the Taste & Nutrition company, has confirmed its Acryleast acrylamide-reducing yeast has received “organic suitable” status in the European Union, for use within biscuits and bakery ranges.
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Combining more than a 100 years of moulding tradition with modern injection processes
The US division of Bole Machinery, specialising in injection moulding equipment lines, offers an insight into its relationship with fellow American business Micelli Mold Co, delivering moulding for the country’s confectionery sector for over a century
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Cocoa and Forests Initiative plants four million trees in drive against deforestation
Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), has reported major progress towards ending deforestation in Ghana and Ivory Coast, with four million trees planted and a million farmers receiving training. Neill Barston reports.
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Caobisco confectionery body calls for extension of EU-UK trade talks to avert major industry impact
With trade relations between the UK and EU nations set to undergo major changes from 2021, a renewed trade deal hangs in the balance, as Caobisco, the European association for chocolate, biscuits and confectionery reveals. Neill Barston reports
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