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.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing

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.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

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.

Business news, New products, Processing

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

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