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Riding the wave of confectionery equipment digitalisation
Daisy Phillipson dives into Industry 4.0 and the technologies leading the way for the digitalisation of the confectionery sector.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Knighton ingredients delivers tempering free chocolate powder system
UK-based Knighton Ingredients has unveiled a major capability breakthrough for its NovaCote chocolate powder range, enabling the creation of a finished sheen to products without requiring a conventional tempering process.
Montezuma’s delivers South American flair with a distinctive British twist
Building a confectionery business from the ground-up to become a company with a £10 million turnover has proved a considerable undertaking, as Helen and Simon Pattinson of UK-based Montezuma’s chocolates explain to Neill Barston
Mondelēz International pledges 100% packaging recycling by 2025
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International today has built on its sustainability policies in committing to making its entire packaging operations recyclable by 2025.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
MacIntyre reveals latest refiner conche equipment series
MacIntyre Chocolate Systems has unveiled details of its latest generation refiner/conche range that has been developed with more flexible and enhanced control of the refining process, together with improved design and easier maintenance.
Supporting key cocoa growing nations remains of critical importance
During the past couple of years, there has been a notable trend for businesses across the confectionery sector becoming increasingly mindful of sustainability issues.
Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook Crisps
Calbee (UK) Ltd and the shareholders of Seabrook Crisps Ltd have reached agreement for Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook for an undisclosed sum.
Crown achieve sustainability goal after just two years
Just two years into its five-year initiative to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions Crown Holdings has exceeded one of its two targeted 2020 sustainability goals.
Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Russian confectionery business
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its programme of expansion with acquisition of Inforum, a Russian-based major brand chocolate producer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Whitakers Chocolates reports 30% boost in sales
UK-based confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates has reported a 30% year-on-year boost in sales, which the company has said has been underpinned by encouraging export growth.
Printing and branding for confectionery in the spotlight
Confectionery Production spoke to printing solution providers about how to create visual appeal and build brand identity using high quality printing and coding technology. Daisy Phillipson reports
Orkla Food Ingredients acquires UK’s County Confectionery business
Norwegian-founded Orkla Food Ingredients has expanded its operations with the acquisition of British-based County Confectionery, which specialises in fudge and chocolate product ranges.
Study reveals significant rise in almond use within the snacks sector
The latest study from Innova Market Research has found that almonds retain the number one spot for product inclusions in Europe across food ranges including confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Guittard Chocolate Company secures major European distribution
The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company has agreed a key deal with HB Ingredients for distribution of its range throughout Europe.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability