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Survey shows increase in demand for health-enhancing ingredients
Consumers are increasingly taking a more proactive approach to health and wellness, which has led growth with functional food, beverage and supplement markets globally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Ucima takes lead role in improving global packaging standards
Ucima, the Italian packaging machinery manufacturers’ association, has been appointed to develop improved worldwide technical standards within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US confectionery and bakery sectors benefit from national tax cuts
Ed Zwirn, Keith Nuthall, and Sarah Gibbons report on the major revamp of tax systems in the US that are set to impact on the confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
LoeschPack upgrades wrapping systems for FachPack event
German-headquartered systems provider LoeschPack has confirmed its appearance at the FachPack trade fair event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Olam remains optimistic despite drop in half-year profits
Global ingredients supplier Olam has reported profits of $251 million €217m) for the first half of 2018, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability