Middle East
Special focus: ISM Middle East reflections
With ISM’s key Cologne event just about to start in Germany, we reflect back on its recent edition in Dubai at the World Trade Centre, which threw up plenty of surprises and notable treats from around the world. Editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM Middle East achieves highest-ever level of exhibitor space for 2023 show
A wide array of sweet treats and snacks were unveiled at this year’s ISM Middle East event in Dubai, which confirmed record exhibitor space sold and high levels of attendance in attracting a total of 12,800 visitors across its three days last week, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Israel’s TopGum Industries gains key certified organic status
Israeli-based functional gummies producer TopGum Industries, has gained status as a USDA-certified organic manufacturer within the segment.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tel Aviv manufacturer TopGum continues work on $30 million gummy supplement plant
Israel-based gummy supplement manufacturer TopGum Industries has continued construction of its new, $30 million plant, which is projected to be operational by the summer of 2023, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Kerry opens major Saudi production facility targeting snacks and bakery markets
A major investment from Taste and nutrition business Kerry has seen it open a new 21,500-square-foot advanced facility at its Jeddah operation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Remaining award categories announced for Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021
The Academy of Chocolate has announced the results from its remaining categories in its 2021 Awards, which include hot chocolates, spreads, flavoured couverture bars and the Academy of Chocolate brand experience.
Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East
The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
tna strengthens North African operations with new general manager appointment
Global food processing and packaging solutions provider, tna, has announced the appointment of Magdy El Dessouky as general manager for North Africa.
Almond Board of California reports record domestic and export supply levels
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has reported a monthly and annual record crop level, with domestic and export supplies totalling 219 million pounds in May, despite a backdrop of global trading challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Symrise opens key Dubai innovation facilities, including development focus on confectionery
Global flavours and fragrances group Symrise has officially opened its advanced development, application, and sensory laboratories in Dubai, including facilities for high-growth markets including confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Nutritional Growth Solutions releases children’s health snacks
Israeli-founded Nutritional Growth Solutions has launched its Healthy Height Snack Bar targeting support for growth development in children, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Beneo appoints new EMEA sales director amid expansion plans
Global Ingredients business Beneo has appointed Stefanie De Roover as sales director EMEA, based at its Belgian site in Tienen, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Studies reveal emerging global snacks markets gearing up for high growth trend
Snack sales are expected to grow four times faster in emerging markets than developed countries over the next five years, according to global market research company Euromonitor International.
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Nestlé and Dawn Foods sign EMENA region bakery deal including KitKat muffins
A key deal has been signed between Nestlé Professional and Dawn Foods in a co-branding venture for bakery ranges including cookies and KitKat-topped muffins, in the EMENA Region (Europe, Middle East & North Africa), reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability