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Cargill plans $150 million product texturising facility
The Cargill group has unveiled $150 million investment plans for a HM pectin citrus texturiser production facility in Brazil, South America, which will have wide application use including for the confectionery sector.
Indian confectionery event forges link with International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting
An innovative educational confectionery event held in Chennai, India, has seen a collaboration between Cocoatrait and the UK based International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting (IICCT).
Gerhard Schubert launches packaging operations in China
German-headquartered packaging business Gerhard Schubert has set its sights on developing markets in Asia, and is opening its first subsidiary in China.
Chr. Hansen to expand research facilities as it posts 9% organic growth
Global natural colours specialist Chr. Hansen is to expand its R&D centre in Montpellier, France, amid 9% organic revenue growth for the first nine months of the financial year.
Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
Milka brand joins Mondelēz International’s sustainability scheme
Mondelēz International has confirmed its Milka chocolate brand will join the company’s cocoa sourcing programme, as part of an ongoing target of sourcing all of its cocoa sustainably.
Sharp global rise in chocolate confectionery launches for Easter
A sharp increase in the level of confectionery being produced for Easter has been recorded by latest figures from Mintel, which revealed a 23% rise over last year.
Mecatherm unveils turnkey solution for industrial baguette production
Production line manufacturer for the industrial bakery sector Mecatherm has launched The Baguette Factory, a new turnkey solution aimed at African clients looking to move into industrial baguette production.
Global audience expected for Modern Bakery Moscow event
A wide range of visitors from around the world are expected to participate Modern Bakery Moscow being held in the city’s IEC Expocentre starting on Monday 12 March.
Survey reveals potential for gluten-free bakery
DuPont Nutrition & Health has produced a consumer survey revealing untapped potential for bakers to develop more and better-quality products with extra nutritional benefits.
Nestlé’s premium chocolate brand arrives in the UK
Nestlé has announced that it will be bringing its premium chocolate brand, Les Recettes De L’Atelier, to the UK following substantial growth across Europe.
Sugar supply
EU sugar quotas may boost production in the short term, but the long term impacts remain unclear. Diana Yordanova reports from Brussels, Belgium.
Solvay boosts European natural vanillin capacity
Solvay has revealed it is increasing its manufacturing capacity for European natural vanillin by 60 metric tons.
Chocolate export value growth for UK in Q3
Chocolate was among the top ten food and drink products exported from the UK in the third quarter, according to new data, with exports reaching £30.9 million ($41.2m).