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Canada’s Candyverse Brands revamps its healthier option Better Bears gummy series
Canadian-based confectionery firm Candyverse Brands has refreshed its owned Better Bears series with a revamped new image, as it continues its retail expansion in the region, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut unveils location for its multi-million new Canadian chocolate processing site
Barry Callebaut has confirmed the location for its major new $104 million Canadian chocolate factory, which will be created at Bowery Road, Brantford, Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Laderach North America focus
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to Nathanael Hausmann, regional president of Laderach’s North American division on the premium chocolate brand’s rapid expansion.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils plans for Canadian investment with new Ontario chocolate plant
A major expansion move has been unveiled by Barry Callebaut in Canada, as it confirms its largest ever investment in the region, totalling $104 million for a new chocolate manufacturing facility in Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Canada’s Bartek Ingredients releases advanced gummy formulation range
Canadian-based Bartek Ingredients, specialising in malic and fumaric acid, used the recent FiEurope event to unveil its latest proprietary technology to optimise pectin-based gummy formulation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ferrero appoints Todd Siwak as president and chief business officer for North America
The Ferrero Group has confirmed the appointment of Todd Siwak in the key regional position of President and Chief Business Officer for its North American division, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Canada’s Chocxo brand delivers two senior sales director hires amid US expansion
Chocxo, the Canadian, 100% organic, low sugar and keto-friendly chocolate brand has made two key senior appointments including Katrina Carlson as director of sales USA West and Donna McReynolds-Sanchez as director of sales USA Costco, Club & C-Stores.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Focus: Behind the scenes at Ross Chocolates
editor Neill Barston speaks to Phil Hemmings, of Ross Chocolates on how the company has tackled the pandemic, its work developing chocolate ranges for diabetics, and the growing potential of the market.
UK’s global chocolate exports buck trend, increasing slightly for 2020 despite pandemic conditions
The latest annual report from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has found that global exports of chocolate in 2020 bucked a broader downturn, recording 1.1% growth to £786 million, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler and Premier Tech partnership delivers new packaging line
An industry partnership between Bühler and Canadian equipment business Premier Tech has delivered a new automated packaging system for granular product ranges, including confectionery series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Ferrero Canada names Kinder Bueno Mini as a key Product of the Year winner
Ferrero Canada has confirmed Kinder Bueno Mini as the 2021 Product of the Year winner in the Mini Chocolate category, based on key consumer studies, reports Neill Barston.
Focus: Global ice cream market continues to explore alternative sweetening options
While ice cream sales may traditionally slacken off in the autumn and winter, the warmer climates of the US have seen greater potential for longer sales seasons, with calorie reduced options becoming the latest ‘on trend’ segment, as Canadian-based ingredients solutions group BioNeutra explains
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Nutella strikes up partnership with Food Banks Canada to support families
Ferrero’s Nutella brand has established a partnership with Food Banks Canada community initiative to help bring a total of 200,000 breakfasts to Canadian families in need this winter.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability