Chocoa organiser seeks to drive plans for revised 2022 hybrid cocoa eventThe co-founder of Amsterdam’s Chocoa cocoa and chocolate festival has expressed confidence in being able to stage a revised date in 2022 for the key annual event, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ingredients brand NZMP creates chocolate-based probiotic seriesNZMP, the ingredients brand of global dairy company Fonterra, has unveiled an extension to its portfolio including chocolates and snacks series, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Ferrero Group expands snacking operations with acquisition of Eat NaturalThe Ferrero Group has moved to further enhance its global snacking portfolio with the acquisition of Eat Natural, the cereal bar specialist, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Uelzena group extends spray-drying facilities with major site investmentThe Uelzena Group has expanded its spray-drying technology at its Uelzen ingredients processing site in Germany, to include an ultra-modern spray-drying plant, as part of a wider project of enhancing its core production facilities. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Is the UK government’s consultation on banning online ads ‘nanny state’ or vital intervention?One of the most intriguing stories to break this past week has been that of the UK government’s newly launched consultation on whether it should place bans on online advertising for foods containing comparatively high levels of sugar, fat and salt. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Excellence in manufacturing recognised at PPMA industry awardsMajor achievements in the packaging and processing sector were marked at the UK’s eighth PPMA Group Industry Awards at the National Conference Centre. Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing
