Finland

Valio gains multi-million Business Finland funding for product innovation

Finnish industry business Valio has unveiled plans for an extensive research, development and innovation project called Food 2.0, across its portfolio, which has previously included development of chocolate and ice-cream product ranges, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Confectionery sector seeking AI solutions could pave the way for key production breakthrough

There have been a number of standout developments within the confectionery sector in terms of finished product development in the past few years that have engaged technology to its best effect.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Finland’s Fazer group explores cellular agriculture for cocoa growing

Finnish-based group Fazer has reported development of a key scientific project exploring the potential of cellular agriculture as a means for growing cocoa, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Finland’s Valio extends science based emissions targets

Finnish-based dairy and ingredients business Valio has reported its science-based targets to reduced greenhouse gas emissions have gained key certification, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Valio sustainability report highlights key environmentally mindful product gains

Finnish dairy and ingredients group Valio has released its latest annual sustainability report, revealing a strong performance for the group, with net sales growth of 3% to €1.8 billion across its operations, which include confectionery applications.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory

Fairtrade Finland launches “Chocogeddon” campaign to highlight climate change impact

Fairtrade Finland has launched a campaign highlighting the potential prospect of “Chocogedden,” the end of chocolate as we know it, raising awareness of the impact of climate change on cocoa production in key territories.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Fazer group invests €40 million in xylitol facility for confectionery and gum ranges

The Fazer group has confirmed a €40 million investment in an oat hull xylitol manufacturing facility in Finland aimed at making innovative use of an ingredient used in a number of segments including confectionery.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Inclusions in chocolate confectionery proving potential big business

Creating confectionery with intriguing inclusions has seen some inventive products come to market this year, including Kaakao, the fruit sweetened ‘not chocolate,’ and Flavanola, enriched with nutrients as two key examples

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory