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California Prune Board reports export growth
The California Prune Board has reported a 2% upturn in export markets, amid growing potential for their use within confectionery and bakery ranges. As the organisation explained, in light of increase increasing use of prunes, it highlighted examining several current studies including research from Pennsylvania State University indicating the potential health benefits to be gained […]
UK manufacturer set to deliver CBD oil-based confectionery series
UK sweet expert Andy Baxendale is working with British confectionery manufacturer Sweetdreams to produce a unique selection of products combining the current appetite for legally-sourced cannabis derived oil with luxury chocolate.
Macpac assists UK confectionery firm with environmentally friendly packaging
UK-based packaging manufacturers Macpac has helped set the industry’s environmental agenda with a new blend of black plastic shaping the future towards a full circular economy.
Campaigners call for ‘calorie levy’ on unhealthy foods
Campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a calorie levy on processed foods including cakes, biscuits and other confectionery items, in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and other health issues.
Dina Foods expands its range celebrating national afternoon tea week
UK-based Dina Foods is marking national afternoon tea week (from August 12) extending its traditional menu with sweet confectionery such as its baklawa range.
GNT enhances its colouring food range with improved red shades
The Netherlands-headquartered GNT Group has created a new and enhanced range of its established Exberry range of powdered and liquid red Coloring Foods that are free of added sugar.
The International Cocoa Organisation continues its mission in relocated African headquarters
The International Cocoa Organisation plays a significant role in some of the sector’s key markets. Poorna Rodrigo reports for Confectionery Production on the group’s move from the UK to Ivory Coast
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mondelēz International plans major calorie reduction from Cadbury brands
Mondelēz International has confirmed a key portion control policy to develop all its Cadbury chocolate and wider biscuit products for children to be created with under 100 calories.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Ferrero invests £6.8m in 2019 Christmas NPD
Ferrero will be investing £6.8m in Christmas 2019 while launching an array of new products across its brands, including novelties, figures and advent calendars for the seasonal period.
Baker Perkins develops new starch-free confectionery system
Equipment manufacturer Baker Perkins has launched a new low volume starch-free confectionery production system.
Robatech to unveil adhesive solutions for packaging at PPMA show
Industry solutions business Robatech is set to appear at this year’s PPMA Total show with Green Gluing, focus on how gluing processes in the packaging industry can be made more reliable, more sustainable.
SternLife set to release chocolate-enhanced organic bar ranges
Organic product specialist SternLife has revealed plans to deliver a number of bar-based products, including chocolate-enhanced options, based around functional ingredients.
Unilever posts sales growth for first half of 2019
The Unilever global food group has released its half-year results for 2019, which reveal sales growth of 3.3%, led by its emerging market business which grew 6.2%.
Food and Drink Federation urges Boris Johnson to avert ‘no deal’ Brexit
The chief executive of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has warned newly appointed Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the £4 billion food chain must be protected through averting a damaging ‘no deal’ Brexit.