Processing
Earthworm sustainability venture seeks key improvements for Solomon Islands palm oil
Non-profit environmental organisation Earthworm, Swiss oils group Florin AG and supplier Guadalcanal Plains Palm Oil, have undertaken a venture supporting over 230 smallholders in the Solomon Islands with key agricultural training, reports Neill Barston.
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Focus: A day in the life at Perfetti Van Melle
Having recently become MD of the UK division of Perfetti Van Melle, Jonny Briscoe, has plenty of work in his in-tray, as Neill Barston found quizzing the senior executive
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
FDF chief executive Ian Wright gains lifetime achievement award
The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright, has gained a lifetime achievement accolade for his services to industry at the organisation’s annual awards, reports Neill Barston.
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GEA delivers key laser marking systems for thermoformed bakery ranges
GEA has reported a key equipment breakthrough in integrating laser marking labelling systems into its PowerPak thermoforming machinery for a number of product segments including within bakery, writes Neill Barston.
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Major emergence of Oat milk chocolate market sparks wider Vegan market growth
It’s perhaps of little surprise that groups such as Luker Chocolate have this week unveiled oat milk confectionery ranges against a reported 70% sales rise within the category, fuelled by ever-more health-conscious consumers.
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Luker Chocolate enters fast-rising oat milk bar market with healthier option series
Colombian ethically-founded Luker Chocolate has released its latest bar series featuring oat milk and organic sugar in response to sustained growth in the market for healthier confectionery options, reports Neill Barston.
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Plamil moves to create first industry professional vegan chocolate website
UK-based Plamil is delivering what is believed to be an industry first in creating a dedicated website for confectionery professionals seeking vegan chocolate for baking, coating and decorating, writes Neill Barston.
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Olam Food Ingredients unveils New Zealand dairy processing facility plans
Olam Food Ingredients has unveiled proposals for a new dairy processing facility in the North Island town of Tokoroa, New Zealand, focusing on key categories including confectionery, bakery and desserts, writes Neill Barston.
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Ferrero ramps up recycling drive with eco-friendly Rocher packaging
The Ferrero Group has stepped-up its efforts to make 100% of its packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 with new eco-designed boxes for its key Rocher range, writes Neill Barston.
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European Cocoa Association welcomes five new members
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has welcomed five new members to its organisation, as it continues its global mission to pursue sustainability within supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
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MIWE presents new model of rack oven for bakery sector
MIWE has launched an improved 2021 model of its popular roll-in rack oven, available in the UK and Ireland exclusively from bakery equipment supplier European Process Plant Ltd (EPP).
Givaudan launches new Protein Hub at its Zurich Innovation Centre
Givaudan has expanded its global protein innovation network with a new Protein Hub at its flagship Zurich Innovation Centre in Kemptthal, Switzerland.
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Bühler and DIL complete unveiling of new facility researching future product ranges
The Swiss-based Bühler Group and the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) have completed the inauguration of the Technology Centre Proteins of the Future in Germany, focused on developing a wide range of plant-based product series, writes Neill Barston.
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Mars Wrigley offers progress update on its sustainable cocoa sourcing goals
Mars Wrigley has offered an update on its sustainable cocoa sourcing progress, which it began three years ago with its Cocoa for Generations strategy forming part of its responsible sourcing initiatives, reports Neill Barston.
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