Sustainability
Creating confectionery equipment as solid as Blackpool rock
With its roots in the production of traditional British Blackpool rock, the Loynds family has taken the step into sales of confectionery and chocolate making systems for the international market. Neill Barston visit its Lancashire facilities as its operations continue to expand
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos assists confectionery and bakery firms with online support during coronavirus outbreak
Global confectionery and bakery ingredients group Puratos and Belgian start-up company Bakeronline have joined forces to help businesses’ tackle the impact of the international coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Facing up to challenging times amid the rise of coronavirus
If you turn on the TV, radio, or scan your computer screen or smartphone, there seems to literally, and all too understandably, be just one news story in town at present – the continuing rise of coronavirus around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association confirms Sweets and Snacks cancellation over coronavirus
After weeks of closely monitoring developments surrounding coronavirus, organisers of this year’s Sweets and Snacks show in Chicago have cancelled the event for 2020. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Organisers of Sweets and Snacks Expo continue to monitor US coronavirus situation
The organisers of Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, have stated they are continuing to monitor the situation regarding the Coronavirus outbreak, with the show due less than two months away.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nestlé annual report highlights global growth and key innovation projects
Nestlé has released its latest annual report for 2019, revealing an upturn in company performance and fast-tracking of 50 innovation projects across its international portfolio.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Confectionery expert Baxendale aims to enhance Luker’s Colombian chocolate exports
UK-based confectionery expert Andy Baxendale is to deliver a project with Colombian chocolate producer Luker, tasked with enhancing the company’s understanding of the British market as its export portfolio continues to develop.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Changing tastes in European snacking habits sees growth in protein products
Snacking Habits across Europe are changing as consumers look for healtheir alternatives to traditional products. Consumer are recognising the link between all aspects of heath as they adopt the notion of holistic health. This has led to many consumers actively looking for better-for-me options and healthier occassions when choosing their snacking products. So what are the key consumer trends in Europe when it comes to snacking products? Research group FMCG Gurus offers its insights
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocovision conference postponed over coronavirus
The organisers of the international Chocovision conference due to be held at Davos, Switzerland, in June, have confirmed its postponement until summer 2021 over coronavirus concerns.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schubert enhances packaging systems with digitalisation and robotics
German-based packaging specialist Schubert is set to expand its range of modular machinery with increased levels of digitalisation of equipment and robotic functions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
NCA president John Downs calls for urgent small business support amid coronavirus outbreak
The US-based National Confectioners Association President and CEO John Downs has highlighted the urgent need to support businesses in surviving the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ulma packaging welcomes government plans for plastics tax
Ulma Packaging UK has welcomed measures put forward by government to tax plastic packaging that is less than 30% recyclable.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill named as a World Confectionery Conference sponsor
The global Cargill group has been confirmed as a sponsor of our debut World Confectionery Conference in Belgium, scheduled for later this year.
Bühler presses ahead with ‘virtual Interpack’ systems presentations
The Swiss-based Bühler group is set for a virtual showcase of its industry systems and solutions that were due to be demonstrated at Interpack, which has been postponed for a year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability