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Bühler’s Jetmix system makes headway within bakery markets
Bühler’s Jetmix system for bakery operations was launched recently to a positive reception from industry. The company offers a case study giving feedback on its implementation
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Key enrobing and aeration equipment makes its mark on confectionery sector
For our latest production feature, we explore the latest enrobing, aeration and tempering innovations in line with the 2019 trend for premium chocolate and confectionery products. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Coca-Cola HBC confirms €260 million deal for Serbian Bambi confectionery
Swiss bottling business Coca‑Cola HBC has enhanced its portfolio with a €260 million acquisition deal for Bambi, a leading Serbian confectionery company.
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, revealing continued its positive development following the integration of Haas and creation of its Consumer Foods division.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Using the optimistic mindset – further strengthening trust
Last year, at the World Cocoa Conference in Berlin, The German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa and the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa discussed the latest issues affecting the industry. At this year’s ISM, they met again to look at what progress has been made, with a particular focus on giving farmers a living wage.
Bühler joins Nestlé and Givaudan for major healthier product research initiative
The Swiss-based Bühler group has committed to co-found a major healthy food research scheme launched by ETH Zürich and EPFL, together with industrial partners Givaudan and Nestlé.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Chocolette Distribution launches low-calorie chocolate for US market
Swiss-owned Chocolette Distribution, part of Chocolette Confectionary, has expanded its production in developing a new series of low-calorie Red Delight chocolate launched for the US market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Bühler set to showcase combined initiatives with Haas at ProSweets
For ProSweets, Bühler and Haas plan to demonstrate why they have become a global knowledge centre for integrated plants in the sweets and snacks industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé creates research institute for packaging to accelerate sustainability agenda
Nestlé has announced it is creating an Institute of Packaging Sciences, which will be dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions for food and beverages, including confectionery.
Report reveals gains in Barry Callebaut’s sustainable cocoa sourcing
Swiss-headquartered chocolate and cocoa group Barry Callebaut has confirmed that 44% of its ingredients are now sourced sustainably as part of its Forever Chocolate programme, compared against 36% in 2016/2017.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Bosch connects with chocolate manufacturers to deliver ideal packaging
Josua Schwab, of Bosch writes for Confectionery Production on the value of selecting of the right packaging for confectionery manufacturing operations
ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major industry players prepare for iba trade fair
With an extensive range of equipment, processes and concepts being launched at this year’s iba in Germany, we examine some of the technology highlights expected at the event this month in Munich
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Domino Printing Sciences celebrates 40th anniversary
UK-based Domino Printing Sciences has marked its 40th anniversary of manufacturing printing and coding solutions with an event at its Cambridge headquarters.