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Montezuma’s confectionery group appoints new management team
UK confectionery group Montezuma’s has confirmed a new executive leadership team in the wake of investment from Edinburgh-based private equity firm, Inverleith, last year.
Ghana Cocoa Board expresses concerns over low revenues gained by African nations
The chief executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has met with the Standard Bank Group, as part of the company’s immersion programme of providing learning opportunities on how to grow Africa’s business and banking sectors.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Organic ranges and sugar reduction remain key ingredients trends
Identifying market trends within ingredients throughout the year is of crucial importance to many businesses across the confectionery and bakery sectors. Renee Boerefijn, director innovation EMEA, Bunge Loders Croklaan, examines some of the major issues the company has picked up on.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Mintel reveals top five snack trends at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Speaking at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Marcia Mogelonsky offered Confectionery Production an update on the organisation’s top five confectionery trends that it expects will be making headlines for the remainder of this year.
Caobisco president Mary Barnard stresses need for Brexit deal
Having taken up her post nearly a year ago, Caobisco president Mary Barnard, who head’s Mondelez International’s chocolate division, reflects on an especially eventful period. Neill Barston reports exclusively
Abicab agrees debut appearance for peanut exporters at Snackex trade fair
Amid a major market expansion, Brazilian peanut exporters are set to showcase their ranges at the Snackex trade fair in Barcelona, Spain.
Orkla appoints Jaan Ivar Semlitsch as president and CEO
The Scandinavian-based Orkla group has appointed Jaan Ivar Semlitsch as its new president and CEO, taking up the post by 1 December.
Snacks packaging line reports quality control improvements with latest Ishida systems
A specialist German potato chip brand is reportedly maintaining excellent quality control on its upgraded high-capacity packing lines thanks to the introduction of sealtesters and checkweighers from Ishida Europe.
AAK devises latest high stability fat range for chocolate spreads
Swedish ingredients manufacturer AAK has devised its latest range of Akospread fats for chocolate and nut-based spread applications focused on stability, visual appeal, texture and flavour.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Campaigners call for marketing ban on high sugar and salt product ranges for children
A study from campaign groups Action on Sugar and Action on Salt based at Queen Mary University of London, reports that half (51%) of 526 food and drink products featuring cartoon animations on packaging aimed at children contained concerningly high levels of fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging
Clean label to take centre stage at Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients
Product reformulation and issues surrounding clean label ranges are expected to form major subject areas this year’s Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients showcase being staged in France.
NCA creates national candy month digital resource hub
The US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has launched National Candy Month Central, a digital hub for a broad range of market facts about chocolate, candy, gum and mints.
Brexit warnings renewed by the Food and Drink Federation
Assuming the role of chief executive of the UK’s Food and Drink Federation has offered Ian Wright plenty of tests, as Neill Barston discovered, meeting him at the organisation’s London headquarters
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bell Flavors and Fragrances set to unveil new solutions at Snackex
US-based Bell Flavors is set to unveil its latest range of snack concepts at this year’s Snackex event taking place in Barcelona, Spain, between 27-28 June.