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Puratos confirms deal for French start-up Rapidle, expanding European online presence
Global chocolate and bakery ingredients supplier Puratos has confirmed a deal to acquire French start-up Rapidle, specialising in e-commerce solutions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Belgium’s Vanparys expands operations with marzipan production capabilities
Belgian-based Vampary’s confectionery has moved to expand its operations, after acquiring capabilities to produce handmade marzipan flowers for decorating pastry ranges, writes Dominique Huret.
Traiteur de Paris releases latest bakery series for snack professionals
Traiteur de Paris, manufacturer of frozen cakes and pastries, is expanding its La Bakery range devised for
snack professionals, with Le Gourmand – Chocolate Banana Cake.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Remaining award categories announced for Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021
The Academy of Chocolate has announced the results from its remaining categories in its 2021 Awards, which include hot chocolates, spreads, flavoured couverture bars and the Academy of Chocolate brand experience.
Global flavours, fragrance and ingredients firm Mane marks its 150th anniversary
French-based flavours, fragrance and ingredients business Mane is celebrating its 150th anniversary, with the company having developed a number of solutions aimed at the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Azelis completes acquisition of Quimdis
Azelis, global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, has successfully completed the acquisition of Quimdis, a leading French distributor of ingredients for nutraceuticals, flavours & fragrances.
Tereos enters strategic stevia extracts sourcing agreement
French-based sweetness solutions supplier Tereos has announced a strategic sourcing agreement for stevia extracts, enabling it to offer its customers unique and traceable stevia-based sweetening solutions.
Luker Chocolate’s crafted at origin products secure double win at AVPA Paris 2021
The family-owned Colombian chocolate company has received two awards for its crafted at origin chocolate, in a competition held by the Agency for the Valorization of Agricultural Products (AVPA).
Barry Callebaut brand creates first 100% sustainable ingredients series, marking its 25th anniversary
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that its renowned Swiss chocolate brand Carma has become its first to deliver 100% sustainable ingredients for its range of couvertures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Valrhona sets milestone with first vegan chocolate for chefs and home gourmet
The French-founded Valrhona premium chocolate brand has delivered a major milestone with its Madagascan Amatika 46%, the first vegan Grand Cru chocolate available for both pastry chefs and home gourmets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Biscuit International confirms acquisition of Dan Cake Portugal
Private label specialist Biscuit International, has confirmed a deal to acquire biscuit producer Dan Cake Portugal to build on its existing portfolio of brands across Europe.
ICCO cocoa research symposium unveils September date
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) and French institution Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD) plan to hold the second edition of the International Symposium on Cocoa Research between 29-29 September 2021, in Montpellier, France, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Van Genechten Packaging gains climate neutral certification for French site
Belgian-headquartered Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) is celebrating a key development for its production site in Angoulême, France, which has been awarded Climate Neutral certification.
German confectionery sector aims to deliver a merry Christmas with 151 million Santa Clauses
Some much needed seasonal cheer will be in order around the world this month as the BDSI, the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Association, reports that 151 million chocolate Santa Clauses have been produced by its member countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability