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Sustainably sourced palm oil could provide confectionery sector answers
With sustainability of cocoa sourcing remaining high on the sector’s agenda, confectionery consultant Graham Godfrey asks if responsibly farmed alternatives to cocoa butter, such as palm oil, should be considered
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Preparations for the European Cocoa Forum are fast taking shape
Industry technology and sustainable cocoa sourcing will be two of the major themes for this year’s European Cocoa Forum taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, between 17-19 September
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Study finds nine in ten UK consumers favour cardboard Easter Egg packaging
As Easter Sunday fast approaches, a study has found that 91% of UK adults would prefer to purchase Easter Egg confectionery predominantly packaged in carton/ cardboard rather than plastic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
ADM releases latest micronised powders and natural colouring solutions
Global ingredients business Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) has created new colours in its product range including micronised colour powders made from colouring foodstuffs, and paprika extract offering a number of applications in the confectionery sector.
Barry Callebaut posts key upturn in six-month revenues
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut group has reported a 6.0% (+3.5% in CHF) increase in sales revenues, to CHF 3.6 billion, for the first six months of its financial year, amid the success of its ruby chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert records increased turnover to €211 million
German-based packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported annual sales growth of 7.3% to a turnover of €211.5 million for 2018.
Cocoa processing market continues to make headway
As volumes of cocoa processing show signs of increasing, there has been a correspondingly strong market for equipment lines. Confectionery Production assesses the segment’s prospects for the remainder of 2019. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Orkla moves to buy Swedish bakery ingredients business
Orkla Food Ingredients has moved to purchase Zeelandia Sweden AB, a supplier of margarine, vegetable oils and bakery ingredients to the Swedish market.
Cargill uses Rainforest Alliance certified coconut oil for its chocolate business
Cargill is staking a claim for its cocoa and chocolate business as the first to use Rainforest Alliance certified coconut oil sourced through a mass balance model as an ingredient in its coatings and fillings.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Montrose Chocolate celebrates protein enhanced chocolate bar accolade
Montrose Chocolate has been celebrating success with its Benefit Chocolate brand, after it was named Best Confectionery Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2019, held at the International Food and Drink Event (IFE), at London’s Excel centre.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Devising fast and flexible packaging for Easter confectionery surge
Delivering large quantities of different products reliably and in a variety of ways for Easter has typically posed considerable challenges for many product manufacturers, but as Theegarten-Pactec explains, solutions are at hand. For many retailers, the Easter period is one of the busiest of the year in terms of chocolate and wider confectionery sales […]
Ferrero confirms action plan for global Cocoa and Forests Initiative
The Ferrero group has confirmed its participation in the international Cocoa and Forests Initiative (CFI), through joining other global firms in producing action plans to tackle deforestation and support key African farming communities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Miwe expands bakery operations in centennial year with Dubai facilities
German-based bakery systems business Miwe is marking its centennial year through expanding its range of facilities with a new company branch in Dubai, UAE.
GEA offers full launch for confectionery vertical bagging system
A new high-speed vertical bagger from GEA for confectionery and bakery has gained its UK release, aiming to increase production efficiency and reduce product breakages.