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Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
Milka brand joins Mondelēz International’s sustainability scheme
Mondelēz International has confirmed its Milka chocolate brand will join the company’s cocoa sourcing programme, as part of an ongoing target of sourcing all of its cocoa sustainably.
tna opens latest processing facility in the Netherlands
Australian-headquartered food processing group tna has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in the Netherlands.
GNT makes its debut at the Ingredients Show
The Netherlands-based GNT group will be making its debut at the Ingredients Show in Birmingham, UK, next month, showcasing its Exberry natural food colouring range.
Global audience expected for Modern Bakery Moscow event
A wide range of visitors from around the world are expected to participate Modern Bakery Moscow being held in the city’s IEC Expocentre starting on Monday 12 March.
A packed event schedule lies ahead
With one set of major trade shows in the form of ISM and ProSweets already done for the start of the year, we are now looking to the next key event in Cologne, Anuga FoodTec.
Swiss cocoa industry commits to sustainable cocoa
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa has been launched with Barry Callebaut as one of the founding members.
A work in progress
Since taking up his position of Caobisco president 18 months ago, Alessandro Cagli believes the industry has made solid progress in terms of collaboration, education, innovation and product formulation. Katie Smith reports.
3D printing: fad or future?
ZDS hosted what it claims to be the first ever 3D printing congress for the sweets and snacks industry in September. Confectionery Production’s digital editor Sharan Aujla examines whether the technology is merely a short-term trend or one that is here to stay.
On the road
My blog comes to you this week from the Netherlands, where I’m on a two-day trip visiting various ingredients and equipment manufacturers.
The packaging side of chocolate
Chocolate brand Ritter Sport is mastering what it terms the ‘globalisation of enjoyment’ with the help of flexible wrapping technology.
Honey, I shrunk the margin
Sarah Gibbons explores why honey bees may be dying fast, but global demand for natural sweetener continues to grow.
ZDS to hold first 3D printing conference
In response to the increasing popularity of 3D printing, ZDS will host what it claims is the first 3D printing congress for the sweets and snacks industry next month.
Are gluten-free products healthier?
You may look at this question and think the answer is simple, but as an increasing number of consumers buy into the gluten-free trend, new research suggests that gluten-free products are not always a healthy alternative to regular ones.