Processing
Chocolatier’s ‘Bar of Crisps’ line makes TV bid for national distribution
A bold new chocolate product packed with crisps that became a social media hit on TikTok is set to be judged by retail buyers, featuring in a Channel 4 television series screened this evening (Thursday), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé foil colour production shortage leads to festive Quality Street treat
Nestlé has revealed that consumers could be in for a rare treat this Christmas, with gold foil being used for its classic quality street series after a reported shortage of green coloured wrapping for its classic hazelnut noisette, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill names Brian Sikes as global group’s new president and CEO
Cargill has confirmed that Brian Sikes has been elected as president and CEO of the group from January 2023, having spent a considerable period within senior management roles for the global business, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle expand sweetener range with Erytesse Erythritol addition
Tate & Lyle PLC has extended its sweetener portfolio with a new line, Erytesse Erythritol, which it has achieved through a new agreement with a specialist ingredient supplier, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
World’s first bee-free honey claim devised by ambitious Dutch business
A major ingredient breakthrough has been claimed by Dutch plant-based ingredients pioneer Fooditive, as it starts key production trials of what is believed to be the world’s first 100% bee-free honey from January, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets unveil theme for 2023 events, supporting industry through major tests
The organisers of ISM in Cologne, Germany, have confirmed its core theme of supporting industry through ‘unprecedented challenges’ of the energy crisis, turbulent economy and supply chain disruption through the war in Ukraine, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Brexit: the elephant in the room surrounding soaring industry inflation pressures
This week, latest UK government figures revealed that food and drink inflation hit 16.4%, the worst in four decades, and sparking a considerable wave of concern from industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Guylian agrees Fairtrade mark for its US chocolate ranges
Premium chocolate brand Guylian has confirmed a deal with Fairtrade America for a new partnership underlining the confectionery brand’s commitment to ethical trading, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 review
This year’s major Gulfood Manufacturing event attracted a host of major businesses from across packaging, processing, systems and ingredients segments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video Exclusive: Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 review
This year’s major Gulfood Manufacturing event attracted a host of major businesses from across packaging, processing, systems and ingredients segments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Koa cocoa fruit company gains coveted B Corp production status
Swiss-Ghanaian start-up company Koa is celebrating gaining ‘B Corp’ recognition for the quality of its socially responsible cocoa fruit business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon delivers next generation NutraFlash turnkey gummy and jelly production line
Syntegon packaging and processing group has unveiled its next generation NutraFlash turnkey solution developed for starchless manufacturing of gummy and jelly lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle records six-month results upturn, despite wider market turbulence
Tate & Lyle ingredients solutions business has reported improved six-month results, with the company delivering a 20% increase in revenue, to £849 million for the period, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler extends major digitalisation scheme for Swiss chocolate wafer business Kägi Söhne
Swiss equipment and systems group Bühler has confirmed an extension of a key project with chocolate wafer firm Kägi Söhne, through creating a digitally-led smart factory for the manufacturer, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability