Regulatory
Consumer study names Cadbury’s eggs as nation’s favourite Easter treat
A fresh seasonal UK shopping survey has found that 64% of people named Cadbury’s as their favourite egg brand, according to the study from market intelligence group Vypr, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Equipment focus: Systems for aerated and enrobed chocolates remain of key global significance
Equipment and systems for both aerated and enrobed chocolate ranges is increasingly big business around the world, as Confectionery Production discovers speaking to key firms in the segment. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Expanded IFF Danish flavour labs offer key potential for confectionery and snacks
US-headquartered flavour business IFF has reported an expansion of its innovation capabilities with two new advanced labs at its European site in Braband, Denmark, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kerry unveils major Barcelona-based Southern Europe Innovation Centre
Irish-based taste and nutrition group, Kerry has enhanced its application development capabilities as it opens its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut progresses deal with Nestlé on cocoa sector agroforestry
Barry Callebaut has reported renewed progress on agroforestry plans combining with Nestlé, targeting environmental improvements and positive climate impact measures in core cocoa markets including Ghana and Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kervan Gida group launches appeal for Turkey and Syria earthquake-hit communities
The UK managing director Kervan Gida confectionery group, Enes Basar, has called on the sector to help collectively raise a total of £50,000 towards supporting communities impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Endangered Species Chocolate unveils fresh bar series flavours
Ethically-focused US premium chocolate brand Endangered Species Chocolate has extended its bar range, with a special launch at the recent Expo West event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major environmental matters continue to take centre stage across the sector
With this week seeing the International Day of Forests and today marking World Water Day, it seems as if there has never been a greater level of focus placed on major environmental matters impacting the world, industry and wider society.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: International Day of Forests event champions ‘CFI 2.0’ collaborative cocoa initiatives
Marking the UN’s International Day of Forests, key industry stakeholders in the cocoa sector staged a webinar on how businesses in the sector can play their part in positively impacting forest loss, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Advanced machinery takes centre stage for GEA Technology Centre opening
Equipment and systems group GEA has officially opened its new Technology Centre (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau, offering extensive facilities for its industry customers, including confectionery lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Eighth annual study from Rockwell reveals manufacturers’ drive for greater automation
Key industrial group Rockwell Automation has released its eighth annual study, which has revealed that manufacturers value technology solutions across the sector – yet many are concerned at their capability to adopt such enhanced systems swiftly enough, reports Neill Barston.
Beneo highlights sugar alternatives surrounding World Oral Health Day
Ingredients specialist Beneo has highlighted its series of sugar-alternatives for the confectionery sector as the globe marks World Oral Health Day, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé appoints Mark Davies as MD for its UK & Ireland confectionery division
Nestlé has named Mark Davies as Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK & Ireland, assuming the role this month, as the business continues to grow the business in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Dove Galaxy embarks on global empowering women in cocoa campaign
The Mars-owned Dove Galaxy chocolate brand has unveiled plans for a major campaign targeting one million people through measures designed to empower women in core cocoa growing communities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability