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Mondelez releases latest State of Snacking report revealing key rises in consumer buying
Mondelēz International has released its latest 2020 state of global snacking report, revealing that nine in ten people are consuming treats either more or the same during the pandemic compared to before the covid crisis, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ingredient focus: Generation Z driving continued momentum in the sector’s macadamia nut useage
As consumer habits continue to change amid the pandemic, Generation Z are demanding something different, and as Australian Macadamia, representing growers in the country, explains to Confectionery Production that it is well placed to meet rising expectations around health, convenience, uniqueness and the environment
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
tna launches virtual platform for engaging with key manufacturing markets
Global food processing and packaging solutions specialist, tna, is launching a virtual platform to provide the sector, including those within confectionery and bakery manufacturing segments with key insights.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
tna set for virtual Expo Connects packaging event
Australian-headquartered equipment and systems business will be among companies taking part in the virtual Pack Expo Connects packaging event next month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Australian macadamia crop forecast to exceed country’s expectations
The 2020 Australian macadamia crop will exceed expectations, announced the industry’s peak body, according to the Australian Macadamia Society (AMS).
SweeGen gains approval for its key stevia-based confectionery ingredient
US-based sugar reduction solutions company SweeGen has confirmed that Food Standards Australia, New Zealand (FSANZ) has assessed and approved its Bestevia Reb E stevia sweetener as a food additive for use in markets including for gummies and chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut acquires GKC Foods Australian chocolate confectionery business
The Swiss-based Barry Callebaut group has made a key acquisition of GKC Foods (Australia), a producer of chocolate, coatings and fillings, serving many consumer chocolate brands across Australia and New Zealand.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Flexibility within packaging systems remains of major importance
Devising an approach to confectionery packaging systems that offer manufacturers within the confectionery and bakery sectors flexibility with their systems is a key consideration, writes Edward Smagarinsky, Group Product Manager, at tna
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Australian Macadamia nut farmers set out to improve sustainability
Studies are being carried out by Australian macadamia growers to understand the sustainable characteristics of macadamia trees in a bid to improve farming practices to enhance environmental practices within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Cadbury undergoes its first major design rebrand in 50 years
Cadbury has undergone its first major rebranding in 50 years for its flagship Cadbury and Dairy Milk bars, which includes a redrawn wordmark, new iconography and typography for its long-established chocolate series. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
tna appoints new global aftermarket and services manager
Australian-headquartered equipment solutions business tna has moved to strengthen its global technical support and aftermarket care through appointing Raj Singh as its new group aftermarket and services manager.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2019
Confectionery Production reviews this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai. Neill Barston speaks to Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Nadia Taylor, founder of tna, Allan Aasted, Vice Chairman of Aasted, Tommy Lykke Husum of Tate &Lyle, and Renato Dell’ Oro, of Cama Group
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Macadamias are underutilised as flavour pairing
Australian Macadamias has released findings from independent research agency, GalKal, revealing macadamias are an underutilised ingredient in the traditional chocolate and nuts pairing.
Olam International secures multi-million deal for California Almond business Hughson Nut Inc
A major investment from global food and agri-business Olam International has been made with the complete acquisition of Californian almond processor and ingredient manufacturer Hughson Nut Inc (HNI) and associated real estate assets from APB Partners, for a sum of US$54 million.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability