Regulatory
Food and Drink Federation urges Boris Johnson to avert ‘no deal’ Brexit
The chief executive of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has warned newly appointed Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the £4 billion food chain must be protected through averting a damaging ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Blockchain technology and climate change among key European Cocoa Forum issues
Preparations for this year’s European Cocoa Forum are fast gathering pace, as Neill Barston discovered speaking to the European Cocoa Association (ECA) chairman Steven Retzlaff, president of global Cocoa at Barry Callebaut.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz claims breakthrough for improving chocolate flavours with product patent
Mondelēz researchers in the UK have claimed a significant reformulation breakthrough, seeking to claim a patent for calcium salt as having a key impact on improving chocolate ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Givaudan and Bühler team up supporting Swiss-based start-up businesses
A major international partnership has been agreed between flavours and fragrance specialist Givaudan and the Bühler group targeting accelerated development of new Swiss businesses, including companies focused on applications within the confectionery and bakery sectors.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Palsgaard achieves complete carbon neutral production across its global sites
Marking its centenary year, the Danish-based Palsgaard group has confirmed a major environmental goal of achieving total carbon-neutral production two years early, describing the move as a milestone for the whole ingredients industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
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
Sweets and Snacks Expo delivers major confectionery releases
Delivering market insights and a host of new products, this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo held plenty of intriguing prospects, as Neill Barston discovered
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sugarwise aims to reduce amount of sugar in schools
The School Food Standards, that all British Schools must adhere to, currently place no limit on the amount of sugar children consume while at school.
Campden BRI industry research group marks 100th anniversary
UK food research and science group Campden BRI, marked its 100th birthday at the organisation’s annual conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Buyers agree to minimum cocoa price in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Buyers of cocoa produced in Ghana and Ivory Coast agreed on Wednesday to a minimum price of US$2,600 per metric tonne, as proposed by the two governments.
Montezuma’s confectionery group appoints new management team
UK confectionery group Montezuma’s has confirmed a new executive leadership team in the wake of investment from Edinburgh-based private equity firm, Inverleith, last year.
Week-long worker strike at French Nutella factory
The Ferrero group has reportedly been affected by a week-long strike at its largest international Nutella production facilities in France.