Sofie De Lathouwer

Private label confectionery business Natra acquires Belgian premium brand Gudrun

Major private label confectionery business Natra has confirmed a complete acquisition deal for Belgian premium chocolate manufacturer, Gudrun, which has garnered a strong reputation as a prominent player in the production of high quality ranges targeting international markets, writes Neill Barston.

Gudrun Belgian chocolate group releases sustainable cacao bites series

The Gudrun Belgian chocolate group has unveiled a key new sustainably-focused ‘upcycled’ confectionery series of cacaofruit bites that re-use the fruit’s pulp, delivering a saving of around 30% on what would previously have been wasted material, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

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Gulfood Manufacturing

In 2024, Gulfood Manufacturing proudly marks a decade since opening its doors, whilst growing into a pivotal platform for the F&B manufacturing industry.

The story extends far beyond this milestone. Expect to see ground-breaking innovations in ingredients from food biofortification to AI driven ingredients, showcasing the latest industry advancements from nanotechnology in packaging to Industry 5.0, gain insights and visionary strategies from global experts on risk and tech investment, and drive business growth to achieve competitive advantage in the industry.

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Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com