Denmark
Aasted receives Red Dot award for new UI
Aasted has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2019 for its newly developed User Interface (UI), Aasted Smart Control.
Palsgaard achieves carbon neutral status
Danish-based ingredients firm Palsgaard recently achieved carbon neutral status across its global operations, which includes confectionery and bakery operations. Neill Barston interviews CEO Jakob Thoisen, and explores its application centres at the company’s HQ
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Palsgaard achieves complete carbon neutral production across its global sites
Marking its centenary year, the Danish-based Palsgaard group has confirmed a major environmental goal of achieving total carbon-neutral production two years early, describing the move as a milestone for the whole ingredients industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Key enrobing and aeration equipment makes its mark on confectionery sector
For our latest production feature, we explore the latest enrobing, aeration and tempering innovations in line with the 2019 trend for premium chocolate and confectionery products. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Aasted set to release breakthrough tempering system at ProSweets
Danish-based equipment specialist Aasted has confirmed that it will be launching its new StellaNova chocolate tempering system at this year’s ProSweets in Cologne.
Indian confectionery event forges link with International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting
An innovative educational confectionery event held in Chennai, India, has seen a collaboration between Cocoatrait and the UK based International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting (IICCT).
Protein solution from Arla targets protein bar market
Denmark-headquartered Arla Foods Ingredients has confirmed development of a single whey protein solution to address textural deterioration in protein bars.
Chr Hansen reports revenue growth amid US expansion
Global ingredients business Chr Hansen has reported revenues of €518 million for the first half of 2017/18, up 3% year-on-year.
EFSA seeks sugar advice from national food bodies
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is seeking feedback on the approach it plans to take for its upcoming assessment of dietary sugars.
Tetra Pak unveils ice cream extrusion line
Tetra Pak has launched an ice cream extrusion line for medium-capacity food producers.
Schur Flexibles CEO to step down
Jakob Mosser, founder and chief executive officer of the Schur Flexibles Group, has announced his resignation from the packaging company.
EFSA to give advice on the intake of sugar added to food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will provide scientific advice on the daily intake of added sugar in food by early 2020.
Cloetta acquires pick and mix candy supplier
Confectionery manufacturer Cloetta has agreed to acquire Candyking, a pick and mix candy supplier in the Nordic countries and UK.
Nestlé loses EU trademark tussle with Mondelēz
Food giant Nestlé has lost a battle with Mondelēz International over the validity of an EU trademark for the shape of its four-finger KitKat bars.