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EBRD offers loan to Kervan Gida confectionery for production expansion
The European Bank for reconstruction and development (EBRD) has confirmed a five-year loan of US$ 7.5 million to Turkish confectionery business Kervan Gıda to expand its production operations.
Pecan Deluxe celebrates multi-million expansion of inclusions production
European inclusions pioneer Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd will be launching its newly upgraded and extended manufacturing facilities, which include for its confectionery operations with a grand opening at its UK headquarters in Yorkshire.
Campden BRI to research solutions for biscuit and cracker ‘checking’
Campden BRI is calling for companies to join a new research project to better understand what causes ‘checking’ in biscuits and crackers.
Riding the wave of confectionery equipment digitalisation
Daisy Phillipson dives into Industry 4.0 and the technologies leading the way for the digitalisation of the confectionery sector.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Acma to release new packaging upgrades to is equipment at Pack Expo
An expanded range of digital control upgrades will be showcased by Italian-based manufacturer Acma at Pack Expo next week in Chicago, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Healthier raw sweets identified as key trend for ProSweets
A host of new confectionery recipes for ‘raw sweets’ with significantly reduced sugar levels or alternative substitute is set to prove a key theme at ProSweets.
Knighton ingredients delivers tempering free chocolate powder system
UK-based Knighton Ingredients has unveiled a major capability breakthrough for its NovaCote chocolate powder range, enabling the creation of a finished sheen to products without requiring a conventional tempering process.
Montezuma’s delivers South American flair with a distinctive British twist
Building a confectionery business from the ground-up to become a company with a £10 million turnover has proved a considerable undertaking, as Helen and Simon Pattinson of UK-based Montezuma’s chocolates explain to Neill Barston
Mondelēz International pledges 100% packaging recycling by 2025
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International today has built on its sustainability policies in committing to making its entire packaging operations recyclable by 2025.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
MacIntyre reveals latest refiner conche equipment series
MacIntyre Chocolate Systems has unveiled details of its latest generation refiner/conche range that has been developed with more flexible and enhanced control of the refining process, together with improved design and easier maintenance.
Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importance
During the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues.
Tromp Group appoints new vice president of marketing and sales
The Netherlands-based Tromp Group has appointed Hans Herman Doude as its vice president of marketing and sales.
Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook Crisps
Calbee (UK) Ltd and the shareholders of Seabrook Crisps Ltd have reached agreement for Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook for an undisclosed sum.
Emerging markets gain support from Sial global food trade fair
A broad range of speciality product ranges including confectionery and snacks from emerging markets such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Colombia, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Peru, Tunisia, and Mozambique will be showcased at this year’s Sial event in Paris, France.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability