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Ben & Jerry’s ice cream boosts payments to cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast
Global ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has pledged its support towards farmers in cocoa growing markets of Ivory Coast and Ghana through a new partnership with Fairtrade.
Mars, Incorporated strikes $5 billion deal for KIND North America snacks brand
The US-headquartered Mars, Incorporated, group has confirmed acquisition of snacking brand Kind North America, in a major reported $5 billion deal, as the business continues its global expansion in the sector, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Bühler’s Arrius integrated milling system designed for key productivity gains
Swiss-based industry equipment and systems business Bühler has unveiled a major development in grinding technology with the release of its Arrius, a fully integrated technology devised for milling a range of ingredients including wheat, barley, corn, and spelt, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Jelly Drops developed for Dementia sufferers awarded national accolade
A UK sweet series developed to help suffers of Dementia in boosting their water levels has claimed a national award for its potential use in hospitals, care homes and the wider community.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Israeli start-up ChickP Protein launches chickpea-based snacks starch
Israeli-based FoodTech start-up, ChickP Protein, has launched its next-gen native starch developed from chickpea for food and beverage applications, including potential for a wide array of snacks
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Alland & Robert confirms €11 million expansion of acacia gum production site
French-based Acacia gum specialist Alland & Robert is set to deliver an €11 million investment early in 2021 for a fourth production line at its plant in Saint Aubin sur Gaillon, Normandy, with wide application for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
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World Cocoa Foundation places delivering on sustainability at core of partnership meeting
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has revealed its key annual partnership meeting is set to place the future sustainability of its industry at the heart of the two-day event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Three key Kings College London studies find notable benefits from almond snacking
A series of research studies led by researchers King’s College London suggests that snacking on almonds not only improves LDL cholesterol levels but may also improve vascular health – and is associated with a better diet quality, lower BMI and waist circumference, which has been welcomed by the key US-based industry body, the Almond Board of California
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Scaled down ProSweets fair set to be held within the same halls as ISM event
The organising team behind ProSweets equipment and systems trade fair has confirmed it is to be staged in a reduced format in January, within the same level halls as its parallel ISM confectionery event in Cologne, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The BDSI highlights decline in German cocoa grinding, amid wider market falls
The BDSI German trade association for the confectionery sector has raised ongoing concerns about a decline in cocoa grindings for the third quarter, which it reveals is having an ongoing impact on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, 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
Interpack organisers offer exhibitor discounts, as plans continue for its 2021 event
The organisers of the major Interpack packaging and processing event in Germany have confirmed plans are continuing with the event for its revised dates of 25 February to 3 March, 2021, following industry consultation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Sustainability, health and transparency among top sector trends for 2021
Global nutrition business ADM offers up its view of the five sector trends that will impact the way consumers eat and drink in the new year, including its take on the confectionery and snacks market
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Mondelēz supports global move targeting greater recycling of plastics
Confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has confirmed its support for global efforts designed to increase recycling rates for plastic waste, including flexible films, as part of its wider sustainability work.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability