Sustainability
Royal Duyvis Wiener unveils latest ball mill refiner for chocolate processing
Netherlands-based Royal Duyvis Wiener has unveiled its latest series of ball milling system designed for handling compound and chocolate applications, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle global restructure enables key new product development focus
Tate & Lyle has devised a key restructuring move to enable it to offer greater focus as a speciality food and beverage solutions business, focused on markets including confectionery and bakery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ingredients group Kerry delivers e-book exploring power of plant-based ranges
Vegan confectionery and ice cream options come under the microscope in a new book from ingredients group Kerry, exploring the potential for plant-based product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley set for ‘intergalactic’ Zero-G Skittles launch
As billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos made global headlines this week throwing Skittles to a colleague during a historic space flight – the confectionery brand is set to release its celebratory special edition Zero-G pack, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelēz completes closure of US Oreo cookie production site in New Jersey
Mondelēz International has completed its strategic move to close its Fair Lawn, New Jersey, US bakery site producing key Oreo lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Synergy flavours unveils latest natural series for ice cream and desserts
Italian-based Synergy Flavours has unveiled its ‘Inspiring Fruits’ collection of fruit essences, natural named flavours and depictable flavours designed for ranges including ice cream and desserts.
UK Food and Drink Federation warns consumers will pay more amid government regulatory moves
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed major concern over a series of government policies that will cost the sector a projected additional £8 billion over the next three years, making product ranges more expensive, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: consumers ethical Fairtrade choices on cocoa making a difference
As shoppers increasingly make ethical choices, they provide ‘vital lifeline’ for cocoa farmers, says Fairtrade movement as this month the industry marked World Chocolate Day. The organisation reveals key insights into consumer behaviour in buying ethical products- including confectionery
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ritter Sport expands with new mini impulse chocolate series
German confectionery brand Ritter Sport has extended its range of chocolate offerings with its latest mini impulse bars, developed in response to rising demand for smaller portions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
A.L.Simpkin & Co marks shared centenary with Royal British Legion through special edition sweets
Sheffield-based confectionery business A.L.Simpkin & Co continues its centenary celebrations in partnering with the Royal British Legion, which is also marking its 100th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hails supply traceability gains in annual report
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) has unveiled its latest annual report, detailing key achievements including its members committing to full supply chain traceability for imported products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments
Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines
Divine Chocolate set for major rebrand amid sustainable cocoa sector mission
A major rebrand has been confirmed for the ethically founded Divine Chocolate company from this September, as it continues its mission supporting key supply chain cocoa producing nations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat records key annual digital growth enabling 250 new jobs
The Hotel Chocolat Group has reported a digitally-led increase in annual revenues, up 21% on 2020’s results, to a total of £165 million amid plans to create 250 new jobs for its expanding business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability