Middle East
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.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Umami Powder salt reduction ingredient released amid consumer snacking boom
Amid a heightened trend for snacking during the coronavirus pandemic, Israeli sustainable snacks group Salt of the Earth has developed a new clean-label sodium-reduction ingredient with wide product application across the sector.
Fudge Kitchen secures new export markets
Fudge Kitchen, a UK producer of gourmet fudge, has secured new export deals worth over half a million pounds over the next five years.
Gulfood Manufacturing interview: show director Mark Napier
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Mark Napier, show director of Gulfood Manufacturing, in the second of our videos from the event. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, 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
GNT set to present its Exberry range at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing
The full range of GNT’s established Exberry range will be showcased at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, which will place an emphasis on interaction.
A host of Brazilian businesses set for this year’s Yummex Middle East
A diverse range of Brazilian businesses are set to appear at this year’s Yummex Middle East international confectionery fair taking place in Dubai between 29-31 October in Dubai.
GEA set for systems showcase at Gulfood Manufacturing
Global equipment and solutions business GEA is set to unveil its process expertise, technology leadership and customer services for the industry, including confectionery and bakery, at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
yummex set to unveil a diverse range of new confectionery in Dubai
Amid rapid transformation and growth across the region’s confectionery sector, the 2019 yummex Middle East is set to feature significantly expanded feature content during its 29-31 October run at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging