Denmark
UK’s Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls hails revival in EU trading with latest Danish order
UK traditional sweet brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has reported a is enjoying a return to European trading with its first reported order from Denmark in two years amid wider interest from other EU countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Palsgaard’s breakthrough chocolate emulsifier set for World Confectionery Conference showcase
A key confectionery breakthrough is being claimed by Danish emulsifier specialist Palsgaard with its latest polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) product designed to enhance the functionality and efficiency of chocolate manufacturers’ ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chr.Hansen Natural Colours unveils major rebrand as Oterra
Danish-based Chr. Hansen Natural Colours has confirmed a major rebranding exercise, with the company to be known as Oterra to reflect its sustainability focus, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palsgaard appoints new chief commercial officer
Danish-based emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has confirmed Michael Skriver has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reporting to CEO Jakob Thøisen, writes Neill Barston.
Latvian-based Food Union releases major European ice cream series
Latvian-headquartered ice cream and dairy producer, Food Union, continues to invest in developing innovative products that connect consumers across key markets, as it unveils a series of 17 new products across its brands.
Palsgaard study finds consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable ingredients
A key industry study has found that the majority of consumers are willing to pay more for food and drink ranges, including within confectionery, that contain sustainably produced ingredients, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chr.Hansen unveils major natural blue ingredient for confectionery ranges
Ingredients business Chr.Hansen has unveiled the global launch of its Fruitmax Blue 1506 WS, a distinctive natural liquid blue that has been developed to protect its colour the instant it hits hot candy masses.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Palsgaard enhances its Danish emulsifier operations with €100 million investment
Danish Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard is making a major investment of 750 million Danish Kroner (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its headquarters over the next four years.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Arla Foods permeate confectionery ingredients gain Chinese market access
Danish-headquartered Arla Foods Ingredients has welcomed a major development for Chinese markets, as the country is now permitting imports of whey permeate for use in key product lines such as chocolate and biscuits.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chr. Hansen makes major sustainability progress with solar park development
Danish bioscience and food solutions group Chr. Hansen has confirmed its good bacteria and natural colours ranges are now produced on 100% green energy with the installation of two new solar parks which have been put into full operation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Palsgaard gains Turkish ingredients business Teknaroma
Danish-headquartered emulsifier business Palsgaard has confirmed the takeover of Turkish food ingredients distributor Teknaroma.
Palsgaard gains Sustainable Champion accolade at Food Ingredients Europe
Danish-headquartered Palsgaard has won the Sustainability Champion prize at the Food Ingredients Europe Innovation Awards.
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
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.