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Ferrero’s Nutella brand delivers ‘breakfast across America’ series
Ferrero’s Nutella brand has delivered a new collectable “Breakfast Across America” jars offering a taste of signature regional favourites from across the country, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Italian packaging machinery sector records key sales upturn
A major upturn in sales performance has been recorded by the Italian automatic packaging machinery sector, recording revenues of €8.24 billion in 2021, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Italy’s IMA equipment and systems group marks Earth Day launching its OpenLab facilities
Marking Earth Day this month, Italian industry machinery group IMA has launched its OpenLab facilities – advanced laboratories and testing areas, dedicated to the research on sustainable materials, technologies and production optimisation processes, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cama set to showcase key packaging systems at Ipack-Ima
The Italian-based Cama group is set to showcase a broad series of secondary packaging systems developed for sectors including confectionery, at this year’s Ipack-Ima event in Milan, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ECA cocoa body confirms registrations open for conference alongside Chocovision
The European Cocoa Association has confirmed that registrations for its Cocoa Forum are set to open from tomorrow (23rd March), for the event taking place between 13-15 September in Rome, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive feature: Behind the scenes with Prestat’s new CEO Micaela Illy
Becoming CEO of Prestat while still in her 20s may have been a daunting prospect for Micaela Illy, but as Neill Barston discovers, she appears to be taking it very much in her stride
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italian premium chocolate brand Venchi targets sustainable packaging with latest Easter egg series
For this year’s Easter season, Italian luxury chocolate manufacturer, Venchi, has focused its latest egg collection with a core focus on sustainable packaging using recycled PET (minimum 70%), cotton-blend fabric or FSC-certified paper.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Loacker delivers seasonal cheer with latest wafer series
Italian-founded wafer specialist Loacker unveiled its latest Christmas season of flavours including Gingerbread, Cinnamon and Orange Speculoos.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Spotlight: Micaela Illy Prestat Chocolates Interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to recently appointed CEO Micaela Illy, of Prestat, on its Christmas challenges, festive ranges and hopes for 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero moves to acquire remaining interests in Spain’s Ice Cream Factory Comaker
Ferrero has confirmed a deal to acquire remaining shares in the Ice Cream Factory Comaker and relevant group companies (ICFC), as part of its global market strategy, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli confirms merger with Italian confectionery firm Caffarel
Premium chocolate brand Lindt & Sprüngli Group has confirmed a merger move with Italian confectionery firm Caffarel, which will be integrated into its business, building upon an existing relationship between the two companies, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero retains leading manufacturer status in WWF palm oil scorecard
Ferrero has again emerged as the highest rated environmentally performing manufacturer in the World Wildlife Fund’s 2021 edition Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard rating the strength of on-the-ground sustainability achievements, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Italy’s confectionery market shows resilience, including within sector machinery exports
Italy’s confectionery industry has experienced disruption this past year amid the pandemic, as with markets around the world. But its sector equipment industry remains notably strong, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Italian chocolate business ICAM celebrates 75th anniversary
As Italian-founded ICAM celebrates a major confectionery manufacturing milestone of 75 years, we speak to vice president Plinio Agostoni on its pandemic challenges and hopes for the future. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability