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Mars offers vital medical equipment for India, as it battles coronavirus crisis
The Mars group has released plans to deliver vital medical equipment valued at $2.3 million as part of its ongoing community support measures in India, as it battles the coronavirus crisis, writes Neill Barston.
Olam pledges medical supplies to tackle Indian coronavirus pandemic
Olam International has confirmed it is to work with a wide range of public and private sector groups helping fight India’s battle against Covid-19, supplying crucial medical supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut extends Indian operations with Baramati chocolate facility
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has extended its production operations in India after opening a major new chocolate and compound regional manufacturing facility in Baramati, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in India
Cargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its first manufacturing site within Asia. Neill Barston reports
AAK partners with Good Food Institute India to grow emerging markets
Specialist product oils business AAK Kamani, AAK’s majority-owned Indian joint venture, has partnered with the Good Food Institute India to collaborate on research and business promotion aimed at advancing India’s emerging market for plant-based food and dairy alternatives.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Starch-free depositing creates opportunities in healthcare markets
Baker Perkins’ new starch-free cooking and depositing line for 3D jellies delivers higher quality, consistency and efficiency, plus increased output in a more hygienic environment.
Barry Callebaut launches new Indian chocolate manufacturing facilities
The Barry Callebaut Group has delivered groundbreaking for construction of a new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, serving the fast-growing Indian confectionery market and global food groups.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Palsgaard achieves complete carbon neutral production across its global sites
Marking its centenary year, the Danish-based Palsgaard group has confirmed a major environmental goal of achieving total carbon-neutral production two years early, describing the move as a milestone for the whole ingredients industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tomra Foods opens customer service centre in India
Tomra Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as part of its efforts to improve the organisations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.
Hershey Company records global quarter sales growth of 2.3% to $2.02 billion
The US-based Hershey Company has reported net sales of $2.02 billion for the first quarter of 2019, showing an increase of 2.3% across its international confectionery operations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
East meets west in fast-rising Indian confectionery market
L Nitin Chordia, of Cocoatrain has built up expertise in India’s fast-growing confectionery sector. He explains to Confectionery Production about some of his inspirations and challenges within the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Iberchem reports record revenues for 2018
International fragrance and flavour manufacturer, Iberchem Group, has announced its financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2018.
Iberchem flavour and fragrance group confirms new Indian facility
The Iberchem global fragrance and flavour group has confirmed the opening of a new creative centre in Mumbai, India to expand its operations, including with confectionery-based ranges.
Indian expert establishes Kocoatrait sustainable chocolate business
Indian-based chocolate expert L Nitin Chordia has launched what is believed to be the country’s first sustainable sourcing bean-to-bar chocolate brands, known as Kocoatrait. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability