Jakob Thoisen

Palsgaard’s new CEO welcomes €18 million chocolate production investment

The new chief executive officer of Palsgaard, Helle Müller Petersen, has welcomed a major €18 million expansion of its Netherlands facility for high-grade PGPR emulsifiers, used within chocolate production, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients

Exclusive: Palsgaard sets major 2025 environmental performance targets as it expands its ranges

Emulsifier specialist Palsgaard has revealed its plans to become CO2 neutral by 2025, as the business delivers new solutions for the confectionery sector at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Palsgaard appoints new chief commercial officer

Danish-based emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has confirmed Michael Skriver has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reporting to CEO Jakob Thøisen, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients

Palsgaard study finds consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable ingredients

A key industry study has found that the majority of consumers are willing to pay more for food and drink ranges, including within confectionery, that contain sustainably produced ingredients, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Palsgaard enhances its Danish emulsifier operations with €100 million investment

Danish Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard is making a major investment of 750 million Danish Kroner (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its headquarters over the next four years.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Palsgaard gains Turkish ingredients business Teknaroma

Danish-headquartered emulsifier business Palsgaard has confirmed the takeover of Turkish food ingredients distributor Teknaroma.

Business news, Ingredients

Palsgaard gains Sustainable Champion accolade at Food Ingredients Europe

Danish-headquartered Palsgaard has won the Sustainability Champion prize at the Food Ingredients Europe Innovation Awards.

Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Palsgaard achieves carbon neutral status

Danish-based ingredients firm Palsgaard recently achieved carbon neutral status across its global operations, which includes confectionery and bakery operations. Neill Barston interviews CEO Jakob Thoisen, and explores its application centres at the company’s HQ

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Palsgaard achieves complete carbon neutral production across its global sites

Marking its centenary year, the Danish-based Palsgaard group has confirmed a major environmental goal of achieving total carbon-neutral production two years early, describing the move as a milestone for the whole ingredients industry.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability