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Gerhard Schubert celebrates four decades of image processing advances
German-based packaging machinery business Gerhard Schubert is celebrating four decades of advancing developments within image processing for quality control evaluation with its 2 and 3D scanners, as it gears-up for this year’s ProSweets event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa grindings in Germany and across Europe remain impacted by ongoing high commodity pricing
Germany’s Confectionery trade body the BDSI has confirmed figures revealing a 7.6% drop in cocoa processing for the 10 bean-based companies in the country during the closing months of last year, as the sector faces renewed supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey delivers senior management shake-up amid key cocoa commodity bid
In the wake of Hershey CEO Michele Buck’s decision to step down from her post next year, the business has moved swiftly to make two senior appointments, with Andrew Archambault named as President of U.S. Confection, and Veronica Villasenor has been named President, salty snacks, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2025 preview
This year’s ISM & ProSweets events in Cologne, Germany, have combined forces to their greatest-ever degree for their latest instalments, showcasing the some of the world’s most anticipated finished product, equipment, systems and ingredients innovations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat unveils latest winter warmer limited edition drinks
As the winter nights and icy conditions take hold, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat has revealed two limited-edition drinking chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s 2025 chocolate trends report reveals consumer behaviour
Swiss-headquartered confectionery group Barry Callebaut has released its latest Chocolate Trends for 2025, which has found that consumers are re-evaluating indulgent categories, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Strategic divestment of AAK’s US Hillside site paves way for European re-investment
Global ingredients group AAK has entered into an agreement to divest its Foodservice facility in Hillside, NJ, USA, as part of wider strategic re-investment put at SEK 400 million (34 million Euros) into its international operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Sigep World set to welcome dozens of industry speakers and global exhibitors
A major global industry gathering will be returning to the Rimini Expo Centre for Sigep World 2025 in Italy, celebrating excellence in foodservice, across market segments including gelato, chocolate, pastry, bakery, and pizza, featuring a supporting programme of dozens of speakers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury loses Royal Warrant for the first time in 170 years
Cadbury has seen its much-coveted Royal Warrant underlining its status as a producer to the monarchy removed by Buckingham Palace for the first time in 170 years, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sector’s major talents recognised in Cocoa Radar industry list
This time of year, perhaps the most widely observed lists that the world naturally focuses on are those made by none other than Santa for his ‘naughty and nice’ folks for the delivery of Christmas presents.
Choco Tec draws the 2024 international event calendar to a close in style
Cologne’s much-anticipated Choco Tec event in Cologne came to a notable conclusion today, with warnings from major market players including Barry Callebaut and analyst group, Euromonitor, that cocoa prices were likely to remain comparatively high for some time.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cologne’s Choco Tec places sector’s future in the spotlight
Hundreds of executives from across the confectionery sector have been gathering in Cologne Germany this week to discuss major topics from cocoa prices and the challenges of farmers, to the impact of AI upon the wider industry, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Burcon Nutrascience at Puratos combine for protein-based innovations
Burcon NutraScience Corporation, a global technology leader in the development of plant-based food proteins, has struck a deal with Puratos to devise innovative new ranges.
Ambitious ice cream business Over the Moo sets fundraising target
Plant based ice cream company Over the Moo, led by Simon Goodman has gained a notable breakthrough with crowdfund (Crowdcube) financing, which will be tasked with raising a minimum of £100,000, matching the same sum raised by friends and family.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability