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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
Industry shows resilience on the eve of a second coronavirus lockdown
This week, following in the footsteps of several other nations around Europe including Belgium, France and Germany, the UK is set to enter a second period of lockdown in England amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chr.Hansen opens revamped French natural colouring R&D site
Natural colours specialist Chr. Hansen has inaugurated its advanced, revamped research and development facilities in Montpellier, France as part of wider investment in innovative solutions for sectors including confectionery, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fi Europe and Hi Europe trade fairs moved to virtual events over coronavirus
The organisers of the Fi Europe and Hi Europe have confirmed that the live event planned for December in Germany will now be postponed until the following year, with this year’s showcases being staged virtually due to coronavirus challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sial global food processing fair rescheduled over coronavirus
The organisers of the key international Sial food processing trade fair due to be staged in Paris this October have confirmed the event is to be rescheduled until 2022 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Valrhona chocolate business gains B Corp sustainability status
French-based chocolate business Valrhona has gained coveted B corp status, recognising its efforts towards delivering sustainability initiatives designed to improve its environmental and overall business performance.
Delivering on cocoa sustainability remains a major industry focus
Creating sustainability programmes for the cocoa sector is now a major area of focus for many businesses within confectionery, as Neill Barston found speaking to several key companies
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chaucer lines-up latest product series at Food Ingredients Europe
Chaucer is inviting visitors to try out food and drink items created with its products at Food ingredients Europe (Fi Europe).
Omya to show snacks nutritional enhancer at Food Ingredients Europe
Ingredients business Omya is using this year’s Food Ingredients Europe event to showcase its series of Calcipur range of calcium carbonates, designed to enhance the nutritional profile of snacks ranges.
Mecatherm presents flexible bakery line concept
Mecatherm, a producer of automatic industrial bakery and pastry production lines, is presenting its flexible production line concept, Mecaflex, at the IBIE show in Las Vegas.
Clean label to take centre stage at Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients
Product reformulation and issues surrounding clean label ranges are expected to form major subject areas this year’s Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients showcase being staged in France.
Fi Europe and Hi Europe events set to become co-located fairs
The organisers behind food and drink events Fi Europe, and ingredients trade fair Hi Europe have confirmed the two industry showcases are set to become co-located.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ANL France invests €12 million in new packaging facilities
Packaging firm ANL France invited guests from across the sector to inaugurate its new factory facilities in Cahors Sud business park in Montat, involving €12 million investment into its development.
Seed and Bean confectionery firm gains international export backing
UK-based organic chocolatier Seed & Bean is expanding its operations in launching its range in France this month, with support from the government’s Department for International Trade (DIT).