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GoodMills presents a versatile raw material with metabolic strength
As part of its new RutinX product portfolio, GoodMills Innovation has introduced two grain-based functional ingredients that are extremely flexible in their application.
Challenging quarter for Orkla
Orkla achieved an operating profit of NOK 1.4 bn (€188.7m) in the fourth quarter of 2018, a decline of 2.4%.
Iberchem reports record revenues for 2018
International fragrance and flavour manufacturer, Iberchem Group, has announced its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2018.
Olam’s cocoa sustainability drive makes headway in Ghana
Delivering cocoa supplies for the confectionery sector with enhanced ethical considerations presents a range of logistical and practical challenges, but as Olam Cocoa explains, it’s a mission the company is determined to succeed with Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate and many sweet treats, is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, each […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest innovation boosts gums and jellies production market
Confectionery Production evaluates the trend for active ingredients in jellies and gums production, and discusses the latest innovations in technology catering to this sector. Daisy Phillipson reports
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, revealing continued its positive development following the integration of Haas and creation of its Consumer Foods division.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cadbury withdraws legal claim over classic purple wrapping
Cadbury has reportedly decided not further appeal a decision over its bid to alter an existing trademark that had protect the company’s distinctive purple chocolate bar wrapping.
Bühler joins Nestlé and Givaudan for major healthier product research initiative
The Swiss-based Bühler group has committed to co-found a major healthy food research scheme launched by ETH Zürich and EPFL, together with industrial partners Givaudan and Nestlé.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Plamil reveals reduced sugar chocolate series for debut ISM appearance
UK chocolate manufacturer Plamil Foods hit a sweet spot at ISM 2019, unveiling its latest bar that has been developed with less than 4% sugars.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mondelēz International posts growth with $26 billion annual revenues
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International has reported an annual net revenue increase of 0.2%, to $25.9 billion across its business activities across the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Record attendance results achieved for ISM and ProSweets global trade fairs
Results for the latest ISM and Prosweets events showed both ISM and ProSweets trade fairs once again attracted record global audiences. Neill Barston reports on the key global fairs
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cachao expands to UK markets
Cachao, a Spanish luxury chocolate brands that produces handmade, organic and plant-based bean-to-bar chocolate on the Balearic Island of Mallorca, is now available in the UK for the first time.
Gerhard Schubert set for debut at US industry event
Packaging specialist Schubert has confirmed its debut attendance at the ProFood Tech exhibition in Chicago between March 26-28. 2019.
Best of British confectionery set to be unveiled at this year’s ISM
The UK pavilion for this year’s ISM will be packed full of well-established household names, as well as emerging confectionery businesses. Confectionery Production examines some of the most innovative firms involved
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability