Sustainability
ProSweets confirms packaging special focus, and exemption from new German Covid measures
With just under two weeks to go, the teams behind ProSweets in Cologne have confirmed that the event will have a strong special event focus on sustainable and resource saving and digital innovations within the packaging market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Schubert reports resilient performance and targets business carbon neutrality
German-based packaging equipment and systems company Gerhard Schubert has recorded a strong performance for 2021, as it looks to continue its growth pattern into the New Year, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Plamil set for major vegan chocolate production expansion after key investment
UK-based Plamil vegan confectionery business has made a key investment in its Kent-based facilities to enabling a doubling of its production volumes, as it continues to grow its global presence, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Chocoa’s virtual event cancelled with revived hopes of live show later in 2022
Plans for an online Chocoa cocoa and confectionery event next month have been withdrawn, as its organisers are set to revive its original live format later this year, writes Neil Barston.
Cargill unveils latest vegan chocolate series amid key global category growth
The global Cargill Group has confirmed that it has developed a new vegan chocolate, ExtraVeganZa, and coverture chocolates, reflecting a period of considerable segment growth around the world, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
LoveRaw kicks off 2022 with new vegan M:lk Choc bar series
UK-founded plant-based chocolate brand LoveRaw is launching three new M:lk Choc including Smooth Choc, Caramel and Orange in response to a continued category rise surrounding Veganuary 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association confirms latest intake for its Future Leadership Programme
The US-based National Confectioners Association has confirmed the latest eight-strong line-up for its 2022 class of its Future Leadership Programme, supporting the next generation of industry professionals, writes Neill Barston.
Blommer Chocolate makes key management appointments including new COO
US-based Blommer Chocolate has moved to strengthen its management team including appointing David Meggs as its new Chief Operating Officer, reports Neill Barston.
Looking forward to a successful and memorable 2022
Being just a few days into January, here’s wishing you all the best possible start to 2022, and may it prove a memorable, interesting and successful year for you all.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets organisers confirm plans for Cologne 2022 shows this month
Organisers of the ISM and ProSweets events have moved to confirm the two key industry showcases are set to be staged later this month, despite challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Oterra natural colours strikes deal for US-based Food Ingredient Solutions
Global natural colours group Oterra has expanded its international presence within the segment after acquiring US-based business Food Ingredient Solutions, reports Neill Barston.
Vegan chocolate brand Nomo gains three Christmas honours
British-founded vegan chocolate company Nomo has been in fine festive spirit in celebrating being named the best seasonal large independent brand at the debut Free From Christmas Awards, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Chocoa cocoa and chocolate event set for 2022 virtual return
The Amsterdam-founded Chocoa cocoa and confectionery event is set to return as an online event in February 2022, placing core issues of sustainability in the spotlight, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
WDS confirms equipment focus for ProSweets 2022
German-based confectionery equipment business Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) has unveiled its exhibition plans for ProSweets 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability