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Mondelēz completes deal for Greek snacks business Chipita Global
Global confectionery and group Mondelēz International has confirmed completion of its deal to buy Greek-based business Chipita Global, specialising in baked snacks and croissants, reports Neill Barston.
Dina Foods set to mark 30th anniversary at UK’s IFE event
UK-based Mediterranean food supplier Dina Foods is in celebratory mood as it celebrates its 30th anniversary showcasing its ranges including authentic breads, savouries and confectionery at the International Food and Drink Event, IFE, in March, writes Neill Barston.
LoveRaw kicks off 2022 with new vegan M:lk Choc bar series
UK-founded plant-based chocolate brand LoveRaw is launching three new M:lk Choc including Smooth Choc, Caramel and Orange in response to a continued category rise surrounding Veganuary 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely continues drive for ‘slave free’ chocolate industry
Dutch-founded impact chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has unveiled three new Conversation Bars designed to provoke real talk around serious issues impacting the chocolate industry and beyond.
Looking forward to a successful and memorable 2022
Being just a few days into January, here’s wishing you all the best possible start to 2022, and may it prove a memorable, interesting and successful year for you all.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
pladis starts the New Year with ‘Blissfuls’ biscuit series innovation
Global snacks group pladis has enhanced its offerings within the special treats sub-category of biscuits with its distinctive new series in the form of its McVitie’s Blissfuls range
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Froneri claims world first with cookie ice cream cones
The global Froneri business has claimed an industry breakthrough in delivering the world’s first ever ice cream with a cone made from a cookie, writes Neill Barston.
Oterra natural colours strikes deal for US-based Food Ingredient Solutions
Global natural colours group Oterra has expanded its international presence within the segment after acquiring US-based business Food Ingredient Solutions, reports Neill Barston.
WDS confirms equipment focus for ProSweets 2022
German-based confectionery equipment business Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) has unveiled its exhibition plans for ProSweets 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz makes progress on UK Plastics Pact, as initiative warns of key challenges
Mondelēz International has reported key progress as part of its environmental improvement measures as part of the UK Plastics Pact, as the collaborative industry venture expresses broader concerns that ‘there is still a long way to go,’ in attaining overall targets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kröner-Stärke unveils latest clean label solution for confectionery and bakery
German-based ingredients group Kröner-Stärke has unveiled its latest series with a cream-like clean label filling for bakery and confectionery products, targeting extended shelf life without artificial additives, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: 50 years on from Willy Wonka magic and industry technology shows key evoluation
It has been 50 years since Roald Dahl’s iconic Willy Wonka first hit our screens giving us a fantastical futuristic vision of chocolate manufacturing. It was also the stage for an unlikely cameo from the Siemens 4004 computer in a memorable scene during the hunt for the Wonka bars.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero publishes latest transparency lists of palm oil supply sources
Ferrero has revealed the latest in its lists of published palm oil suppliers, further underlining its commitment to sustainable sourcing practices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Puratos names new CEO Pierre Tossut, as business continues global expansion
Chocolate and bakery ingredients group Puratos has named Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability