Regulatory
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
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
Nestlé outlines plans for 10 million new trees in Australia at Cop 27
Nestlé has set out sustainability plans to plant a total of 10 million trees in Australia by 2025, as the Cop 27 event marks Biodiversity Day, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey enters festive spirit with hot chocolate bomb series
US confectionery business Hershey has set the tone for the Christmas season with its latest array of treats, including a new hot chocolate bomb, writes Neill Barston.
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.
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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
BDSI warns of Christmas confectionery sector labour crisis, amid soaring energy costs
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned of major sector labour shortages and ‘existential worries’ for the Christmas season, as the industry remains under threat from mounting inflation pressures, writes Neill Barston.
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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.
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Fudge Kitchen creates new corporate gifting series targeting home workers
UK confectionery business Fudge Kitchen has devised a new direct to recipient corporate gifting service in time for the festive season, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing and ISM Middle East hailed as a major success by organisers
Gulfood Manufacturing and ISM Middle East have concluded after three event-packed days this week, with a number of equipment, system and finished product launches for the region, writes Neill Barston.
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