The Netherlands
Bosch Packaging Technology behind the scenes
Confectionery Production goes behind the scenes at Bosch Packaging Technology at its Schiedam site in the Rotterdam area within The Netherlands. Neill Barston speaks to Vince den Outer and Nomad van Bussel about the business, as the division prepares for a transfer of ownership in the New Year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Symrise to open innovation centre at Dutch Unilever facilities
Global fragrance and industry solutions group Symrise is set to expand its research facilities after installing an innovation lab at the Unilever Foods Innovation Centre on the Wageningen Campus, in the Netherlands.
Caotech continues expansion of global equipment solutions
For over 20 years, Caotech has been building up its confectionery and food sector machinery and supplying a range of global firms. Neill Barston visits the company’s HQ near Amsterdam to explore its operations
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Improving sustainable cocoa sourcing marks key theme of Chocoa
Delivering greater levels of sustainable sourcing within the cocoa sector was among key themes of this year’s Chocoa event in Amsterdam.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Olam’s cocoa sustainability drive makes headway in Ghana
Delivering cocoa supplies for the confectionery sector with enhanced ethical considerations presents a range of logistical and practical challenges, but as Olam Cocoa explains, it’s a mission the company is determined to succeed with Cocoa, the key ingredient in chocolate and many sweet treats, is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, each […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
GNT Group hails sunshine natural colours as key trend for 2019
Some of the key ingredient colour trends for the food sector including confectionery and bakery segments for 2019 will be bright yellow and deep orange shades, according to analysis from the GNT Group.
Olam records lower profits amid trading challenges
Olam International, the global cocoa and ingredients business, has reported a third quarter dip in profits, down 14.2% to $20.7 million and nine month profits down 13.6% to $272.6 million, which it attributed to ongoing challenging trading conditions.
Tromp Group appoints new vice president of marketing and sales
The Netherlands-based Tromp Group has appointed Hans Herman Doude as its vice president of marketing and sales.
Royal Duyvis expands its cocoa and chocolate processing equipment operations
Royal Duyvis Wiener has experienced considerable growth over the past few years. Neill Barston explores its headquarters in the Netherlands to discuss some of its major milestones
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tromp Group names new vice president ahead of iba
The Netherlands-based Tromp Group has appointed Fabiano Malara as its new vice president and general manager across its bakery and food solutions business.
Olam remains optimistic despite drop in half-year profits
Global ingredients supplier Olam has reported profits of $251 million €217m) for the first half of 2018, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability