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Beneo announces multi-million investment in capacity extension for prebiotic chicory root fibre
Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo is launching a multi-million investment programme to expand capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibre production sites in Pemuco, Chile and Oreye, Belgium
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill: Behind the scenes at the House of Chocolate
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production speaks to Anne-Cecile Duhem, project manager for Cargill’s House of Chocolate at its Mouscron facilities in Belgium, on its prospects for confectionery R&D and pilot plant
Puratos progresses major expansion of its Belgian confectionery ingredients site
The global Puratos confectionery and bakery ingredients group is set to deliver a major expansion of its Belcolade production facility in Erembodegem, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Barry Callebaut invests €100 million in world’s largest sustainable chocolate distribution facility in Lokeren, Belgium
A major operations investment totalling €100million has been made by Barry Callebaut as it inaugurates is new ‘Chocolate Box’ global distribution centre in Lokeren, Belgium, which is though to be the largest of its kind in the world, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pierre Marcolini releases Christmas series of premium chocolates
Belgian premium chocolate brand has Pierre Marcolini has released its Christmas collection, offering pride of place to the renowned Gianotti chocolate of Turin, Northern Italy, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut set for ‘monumental breakthrough’ for cacaofruit series with Treat Tomorrow event
The Barry Callebaut Group has pledged a ‘monumental breakthrough’ with its cacaofruit range of chocolate and wider food and drink series, as part of its latest Treat Tomorrow online event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut makes senior management appointments as new CEO takes the helm
The Barry Callebaut group has made two new senior management appointments including Masha Vis-Mertens as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and as member of the Executive Committee, reports Neill Barston.
Beneo transforms settling pond into wildlife haven
Global ingredients business Beneo has embarked on a long-term programme to promote biodiversity in the vicinity of its Oreye production plant in Belgium.
Barry Callebaut completes acquisition of Europe Chocolate Company
The acquisition of the Belgian company sees the strengthening of Barry Callebaut’s manufacturing capabilities in the growing market of highly customised chocolate specialties and decorations.
Hershey extends key chocolate supply deal with Barry Callebaut for its US markets
The US-based Hershey Company has committed to renewing its longstanding chocolate supply partnership with Barry Callebaut for its American markets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Belgian chocolate brand Guylian teams up with Metsä Board for environmentally friend packaging
Belgian premium chocolate brand Guylian has teamed up with packaging specialist Metsä Board to enable it display PEFC forest management certification on its classic selection box ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut joins forces with Nestlé and Proforest for coconut sustainability scorecard system
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its joint venture with Nestlé and non-profit agricultural organisation Proforest to create a sustainability scorecard targeting improvement in environmental standards for coconut production, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Continuing severe Belgian floods force temporary closure of Galler chocolate
Continuing severe floods in Belgium have caused key disruption to the region, including impacting on a number of business operations including premium chocolate brand Galler in Liege, reports Neill Barston.