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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
Founders of tna packaging and processing group gain Order of Australia honours
The founders of Australian-headquartered packaging and processing group tna, Nadia & Alf Taylor, have been presented with insignias commemorating their appointment as Members (AM) of the Order of Australia.
Hershey invests in snacking brand
Snacking brand, Fulfil, is looking to propel its growth into the European and Australian markets, following a minority investment by The Hershey Company.
Cadbury celebrates World Chocolate Day with 3D printed personalised products
Cadbury has made an impression on shoppers in Australia, marking World Chocolate Day through offering 3D printed, customisable Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, responding to increased demand for personalised products.
tna appoints new branch manager for South African operations
Australian-headquartered food processing and packaging solutions provider tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager to head up its African operations.