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Exclusive: Extended review of ISM & ProSweets 2024
This year’s ProSweets and ISM events in Cologne offered up some key highlights, as editor Neill Barston discovers reporting on the two major shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
TNA expands with its third Australian equipment manufacturing site
Australian-headquartered TNA solutions has made a major investment in delivering its third packaging and processing facility in Australia, at Wetherill Park, Sydney, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Whitakers Chocolates prepares to fly the flag for British confectionery at Sweets and Snacks Expo
UK confectionery group Whitakers Chocolates is preparing to exhibit at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, showcasing its series of high quality chocolate patties, as it prepares to expand its operations in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive: The International Confectionery Association agrees to intensify global sector collaboration
The International Confectionery Association (ICA), consisting of key global industry trade bodies including Europe’s Caobisco and America’s NCA organisation have met at this year’s ISM event in Germany, and agreed to strengthen existing ties in addressing global sector issues, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
No added sugar candy floss from tri d’Aix takes main winner’s prize at ISM awards
The landmark Cologne sky tower served as a fitting backdrop for ISM’s key annual new product awards, with the top position being awarded to German-based tri d’Aix’s inventive sugar free Sweet Stories candy floss release, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
KitKat Australia creates ‘legen-dairy’ Milkybar flavoured special edition
Nestlé’s Australian operations have moved to create a major new flavour for its flagship KitKat brand in teaming up with Milkybar for a new special edition this month, writes Neill Barston.
Mars Australia recognised for its major sustainable packaging drive
Mars Australia has emerged with industry honours for its developments in sustainable packaging, after claiming the prize for Outstanding Achievement for Recycled Content as part of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s annual awards in Sydney, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Aussies set for retro treat with Uncle Tobys Le Snak Cheesy Vegemite
Australians are in for a new treat as one of the nation’s favourite lunchbox snacks has been given a special twist, with the arrival of Uncle Tobys Le Snak Cheesy Vegemite, writes Neill Barston.
Starburst series axed in Australia amid supply chain price rises
Fans of Mars Wrigley’s popular Starburst lollies have taken to social media to call for a reversal of a decision by the company for removing the product range from shelves in Australia, writes Neill Barston.
Ofi delivers first target for almond farming sustainability in Australia and US
Global agribusiness Ofi ingredients has unveiled its first sustainability targets for its 50,000 acres of almond orchards and farming operations in Australia and the US, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
KitKat responds to consumer demand for latest Lotus Biscoff variety
Nestlé is rolling out one of its most in-demand flavours for its KitKat Chunky brand, which is now combining with Lotus Biscoff for its latest launch, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut marks official opening of Australian chocolate production facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has been in celebratory mood within Australia, following the recent official opening of its factory expansion in Campbellfield, Melbourne, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls gains export deal with Australian based business
Premium British confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls is in celebratory mood, after gaining its first order from Australia in more than ten years, with Perth-based British Provender, writes Neill Barston.
Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments
Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines