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Mars calls for greater research on damaging cocoa crop diseases
Global confectionery group Mars, Incorporated has called for greater coordinated work on cocoa diseases, as it attends the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston, America.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sales revenues dip for Barry Callebaut amid pressure on raw materials prices
Barry Cellebaut has reported sales revenue of CHF 5.2 billion (€4.5 billion), for the first nine months of the 2017/2018 financial year, down 2.4% year-on-year.
EU and Chinese trade tariffs on US among key global regulatory moves
Confectionery consultants Keith Nuthall, Laura Syrett and Diana Yordanova provide our regular view on key events in global regulations for the sector
Nestlé membership of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is renewed
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) association, has reinstated Nestlé’s membership after renewing its action plan on using 100% certified sustainable palm oil by 2023.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco welcomes its first female president
This month has seen Mary Barnard, president of Mondelēz International’s European chocolate division appointed as Caobisco’s first female president.
IPACK-IMA event in Italy opens with trade visitors from around the world
A wide range of innovations are expected to be unveiled at this year’s IPACK-IMA event that opened in Milan, Italy today
Chr Hansen reports revenue growth amid US expansion
Global ingredients business Chr Hansen has reported revenues of €518 million for the first half of 2017/18, up 3% year-on-year.
Sharp global rise in chocolate confectionery launches for Easter
A sharp increase in the level of confectionery being produced for Easter has been recorded by latest figures from Mintel, which revealed a 23% rise over last year.
Anuga FoodTec records highest ever visitor numbers
Organisers of this year’s Anuga FoodTec event in Cologne have confirmed the event was its best-ever attended, with over 50,000 visitors recorded across its four days.
Revamped market trends platform from Givaudan
A revamped digital platform has been developed by flavour group Givaudan, which aims to track and respond to customer requirements across its portfolio.
Nestlé posts slight growth following sale of US confectionery division
Nestlé has registered a slight year-on-year growth in profits across its businesses, with sales figures of CHF 89.8 billion (€78bn) for 2017 against CHF 89.5 (€77.7bn) the previous year.
Duravant acquires Ohlson Packaging
Equipment supplier Duravant has acquired Ohlson Packaging, a weighing, counting and filling machine manufacturer – a move which will expand its product portfolio in North America.
Givaudan appoints new president of flavour division
Flavours and fragrances business Givaudan has appointed Louie D’Amico as president of its flavour division.
Sonoco unveils SoftPeel membrane
Global packaging company Sonoco has introduced its SoftPeel membrane, a new closure option for cans.