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Global bake-off challenge set for iba trade fair
Some of the most skilled artisans in the world will be competing in the UIBC-Cup of Bakers held at this year’s iba trade fair in Munich, Germany this month
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
GNT group unveils colouring trend for purple
Global colouring food specialists, the GNT group, has forecast one of the major product themes for this year is set to be based around the colour purple.
Sharp global rise in chocolate confectionery launches for Easter
A sharp increase in the level of confectionery being produced for Easter has been recorded by latest figures from Mintel, which revealed a 23% rise over last year.
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.
Survey reveals potential for gluten-free bakery
DuPont Nutrition & Health has produced a consumer survey revealing untapped potential for bakers to develop more and better-quality products with extra nutritional benefits.
Consumers unsure about healthy foods but agree on sugar reduction
In a survey of 2,000 consumers in the UK, US, Spain and Australia, carried out by New Nutrition Business, 79% of consumers revealed that they find messages surrounding health, food and nutrition confusing.
Festive indulgence
With the festive season firmly upon us, I’m already thinking about the sweet treats I’ll be gauging on over the Christmas break. One will certainly be chocolate.
Sugar supply
EU sugar quotas may boost production in the short term, but the long term impacts remain unclear. Diana Yordanova reports from Brussels, Belgium.
Chocolate export value growth for UK in Q3
Chocolate was among the top ten food and drink products exported from the UK in the third quarter, according to new data, with exports reaching £30.9 million ($41.2m).
Honey, I shrunk the margin
Sarah Gibbons explores why honey bees may be dying fast, but global demand for natural sweetener continues to grow.
Savoury snack showcase
Some 155 exhibitors descended on Vienna, Austria, for the biennial Snackex trade show and conference from 21-22 June. Katie Smith reports.
ADM closes Chamtor acquisition
After being granted exclusivity for purchase earlier in the year, Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has completed its acquisition of Chamtor, a French producer of wheat-based sweeteners and starches.
Steviva Ingredients opens new facilities in Spain and US
To meet growing global demands for all natural, clean label sweetening systems, Steviva Ingredients has opened two new facilities: a centre in Spain, and a new headquarters in the US.
Olam unveils new cocoa innovation centre in US
Olam Cocoa has opened its latest Cocoa Innovation Centre (CIC) in Illinois, US, to support growing demand from North American customers, and launched a new cocoa powder brand.