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Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets
Italian-founded global confectionery brand Ferrero has joined other major firms in releasing its sustainability performance action plan to protect forests in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GSR enhances cocoa press series with energy saving sustainability features
Italian cocoa processing machinery specialist GSR has delivered a key enhancement to its equipment ranges through creating monitoring systems tracking energy use and reducing production waste.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero rated by WWF as leading business for sustainable palm oil sourcing
Italian-founded confectionery group Ferrero has welcomed results of a WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, which rated the company as number one out of 173 sector businesses for its sustainable sourcing policies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italian confectionery under the spotlight at Sigep
The Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, is hosting the 41st edition of Sigep, focusing on a broad spectrum of confectionery including artisan gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing 2019
Confectionery Production reviews this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai. Neill Barston speaks to Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Nadia Taylor, founder of tna, Allan Aasted, Vice Chairman of Aasted, Tommy Lykke Husum of Tate &Lyle, and Renato Dell’ Oro, of Cama Group
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cama site visit
Confectionery Production meets Massimo Pietra of the Cama Group to discuss its expansion plans. Neill Barston reports
Italian confectionery market showing resilience and innovation
The Italian confectionery market continues to show resilience in terms of global sales and innovation, despite challenging economic conditions. Neill Barston reports, with analysis from Euromonitor International
GNT to showcase organic Coloring Foods at Sana Bologna
GNT will highlight its range of certified organic Coloring Foods at the SANA expo (6-9 September, Bologna), with a special focus on their benefits for confectionery.
Key Ipack-IMA industry event confirmed for Italian return
The organisers of Italian industry equipment and technology event Ipack-IMA have confirmed the trade fair will return to Milan between 4-7 May 2021.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero posts improved €10.7 billion turnover for its global confectionery operations
Italian-based Ferrero International S.A, parent company of the Ferrero Group, has reported continued growth, with a 2018 financial turnover of €10.7 billion, up 2.1% year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Italian packaging machinery association reports significant growth
According to latest figures from Ucima (Italian Automatic Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association), turnover for the sector, which includes confectionery equipment, is set to see 6.8% growth, to €7.7 billion, for 2018.
Giant festive panettone world record breaking treat unveiled in Milan
Festive crowds gathered in Milan, Italy, to witness a giant world record breaking Christmas Panettone cake covered with ruby and dark chocolate and prepared by famous maître chocolatier Davide Comaschi.
Acma to release new packaging upgrades to is equipment at Pack Expo
An expanded range of digital control upgrades will be showcased by Italian-based manufacturer Acma at Pack Expo next week in Chicago, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability