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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
Synergy flavours unveils latest natural series for ice cream and desserts
Italian-based Synergy Flavours has unveiled its ‘Inspiring Fruits’ collection of fruit essences, natural named flavours and depictable flavours designed for ranges including ice cream and desserts.
Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction
The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as among its core goals, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cepi announces expansion of headquarters
Cepi, Italian producer of equipment for both confectionery and snacks markets, has announced that construction of its new headquarters is almost complete, after growth of 87% for the business in the last decade.
The European Cocoa Association confirms major 2022 event
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) have confirmed its next Cocoa Forum event will take place in Rome, Italy, between 13-15 September 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Acma creates sustainable packaging solution for confectionery sector
The Italian-based Acma group has unveiled its latest sustainable paper-based packaging series offering flexible designs for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Focus: Besana fruit and nut specialist marks major centenary milestone
Operating across the world, Besana, an award-winning UK/Italian-leading dried fruit and nut manufacturer supplying sectors including confectionery, is marking its 100th anniversary of the company’s founding, including 86 years in the Britain. We cast an eye over its memorable history.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero signs Sicily based sustainable power agreement with Falck Renewables
The Ferrero group has confirmed a deal with Italian-based energy company Falck Renewables for a 10-year sustainable power supply agreement with two Sicilian photovoltaic projects contributing towards the confectionery company’s operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Cama and ICAM packaging and chocolate confectionery operations
Utilising flexible, highly-connected machines for state-of-the-art chocolate operations is becoming an increasing trend, as Italian-based Cama explains of its partnership with the ICAM confectionery group is proving particularly successful
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Italy’s Venchi group teams up with Koa for cocoa fruit based sorbet
Italian chocolate and gelato manufacturer Venchi has teamed up with Ghana-based cocoa fruit juice start-up business, Koa, for a new sorbet range, reports Neill Barston.
Besana creates luxury chocolate-coated dates for Ramadan
Italian-based ingredients business Besana has partnered with Marks & Spencer (M&S) to release the Medjool Date Selection ‘Ramadan Kareem’, luxury filled, and chocolate-coated Medjool dates, reports Neill Barston.
Schur Flexibles acquires Sidac Italian confectionery packaging business
Schur Flexibles packaging has expanded into the Italian market in acquiring Sidac SpA, delivering an additional centre of excellence for the group, writes Neill Barston.
Cama joins key Italian businesses for Smart Packaging hub venture
The Cama group has joined six other Italian industrial businesses for a new Smart Packaging Hub, designed as a virtual meeting place forging technology-based innovations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils debut for Rocher and Raffaello ice cream ranges
The Ferrero confectionery group has unveiled its first-ever Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rocher Dark and Raffaello ice cream sticks, as it builds its presence in the segment, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing