Puratos
World Cocoa Conference 2024 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks to leading cocoa sector representatives at this year’s World Cocoa Conference, including Antonie Fountain of the Voice Network, Sylvestre Owono, of Puratos and Michel Arrion, executive director of the ICCO organisation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Canada’s Foley’s Chocolates acquired by Puratos, as it eyes major North American expansion
Canadian confectionery manufacturer Foley’s Chocolates has been acquired by ingredients business Puratos, considerably expanding the Belgian company’s presence in North America, reports Neill Barston.
Puratos reveals latest global Taste Tomorrow confectionery and bakery trends
Global ingredients firm Puratos has unveiled its latest Taste Tomorrow series of top trends forecast to impact chocolate and bakery markets, with consumers indicating classic lines with a new twist, as well as flour and grain alternatives identified as key focuses, reports Neill Barston.
Puratos gains carbon neutral status for its Chocolanté 60DAYS series
Global ingredients group Puratos has confirmed it has made major progress on its sustainability goals after its Chocolanté 60DAYS Chocolate was awarded Carbon Neutral Certification, writes Neill Barston.
Belcolade claims industry first with latest chocolate series
Belgian premium chocolate brand has claimed a breakthrough with its latest So-Choc line using its sustainable Cacao-Trace programme and fermented buckwheat, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Belgian market World Confectionery Conference focus
As this year’s World Confectionery Conference draws ever closer, food and drink journalist Dominique Huret offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes on the region’s confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Puratos names new CEO Pierre Tossut, as business continues global expansion
Chocolate and bakery ingredients group Puratos has named Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Henley Bridge adds Belcolade M.Plant chocolate to its portfolio ahead of Veganuary
UK Independent chocolate supplier Henley Bridge has added Puratos flagship brand Belcolade’s new vegan milk chocolate to its range in support of the key ‘Veganuary’ period next month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Puratos brand Belcolade claims key plant based chocolate breakthrough
Experts from Puratos premium confectionery brand Belcolade are claiming a key taste breakthrough with its latest Selection M. Plantbased Cacao Trace series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos launches latest Digital AdvisAR app connecting chocolatiers with expert support
The Puratos Group has devised an advanced remote customer support tool, the Digital AdvisAR, a trouble-shooting app directly connecting bakers, patissiers and chocolatiers to Puratos experts via augmented reality (AR), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Puratos progresses major expansion of its Belgian confectionery ingredients site
The global Puratos confectionery and bakery ingredients group is set to deliver a major expansion of its Belcolade production facility in Erembodegem, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Ferrero retains leading manufacturer status in WWF palm oil scorecard
Ferrero has again emerged as the highest rated environmentally performing manufacturer in the World Wildlife Fund’s 2021 edition Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard rating the strength of on-the-ground sustainability achievements, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos reveals key health, taste and convenience trends in confectionery and bakery
Puratos is unveiling major trends findings in its two-day Taste Tomorrow event, including an ongoing drive for consumers seeking healthier options, as well as the importance of flavours and shopping convenience, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Puratos Group gains €1 billion financing towards Cacao-Trace cocoa sustainability initiative
The Puratos group’s cocoa sustainability scheme, Cacao-Trace, has received a major boost as a group of private investors has agreed €1 billion finance package for the initiative, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability