Sweden
Swedish food-tech company announces first UK listing for healthy & indulgent snacks
Sweden-born company Nick’s uses the newest innovations in confectionery science to create healthy and indulgent snacks; and now its products will be made available at WHSmith stores across the UK.
AAK fats and oils re-elects management board after quarterly results upturn
Global plant-based fats and oils group AAK has held its annual general meeting, confirming it will retain five directors for its operations, which include developing applications for premium chocolate series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Multi-million site investments yield positive results for Gelita’s CSR report
German-based ingredients solutions group Gelita has released its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for 2019, which included a total of €36 million investment in its global plant production facilities last year.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Swedish Huski Chocolate brand appoints James Hagen as CEO
Fast rising Swedish brand Huski Chocolate, has appointed James Hagen as its new Global CEO, as it prepares to expand its international operations including a key upcoming product launch for the UK market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Digital tool from BillerudKorsnäs could cut tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions from packaging
A new digital tool from BillerudKorsnäs evaluating the environmental impact of packaging could help reduce confectionery brands and retailers avoid thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide being emitted, claim its developers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bosch develops new environmentally friendly packaging
Bosch has extended its partnership with Swedish paper manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs for a new series of sustainable packaging, in response to huge demand for environmentally friendly products.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
AAK devises latest high stability fat range for chocolate spreads
Swedish ingredients manufacturer AAK has devised its latest range of Akospread fats for chocolate and nut-based spread applications focused on stability, visual appeal, texture and flavour.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Orkla moves to buy Swedish bakery ingredients business
Orkla Food Ingredients has moved to purchase Zeelandia Sweden AB, a supplier of margarine, vegetable oils and bakery ingredients to the Swedish market.