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Hershey confirms major move to reduce its global emissions
The US-based Hershey confectionery giant has set out key new targets to reduce global emissions and positively impact on climate change action, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pandemic blamed for job losses at UK’s Valeo Confectionery
A sales drop amid the pandemic has been blamed for job losses at Valeo Confectionery’s production facilities in Pontefract, Yorkshire, UK, reports Neill Barston.
Reese’s marks national Peanut Butter Lovers Day with limited edition release
Marking national Peanut Butter Lovers Day in the US, Reese’s has released a special limited edition of its major cups confectionery series, writes Neill Barston.
Hotel Chocolat invests in major cloud production systems for UK operations
Hotel Chocolat has partnered with Cimlogic to deliver a key cloud-based productivity solution on four production lines at its Hadley Park, UK, production facilities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Prestat releases its latest regal Easter chocolate range
Luxury confectionery business Prestat has delivered its latest Easter Collection combining bestselling truffles with fine single-origin chocolate sourced from Ivory Coast, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Biscuit International confirms acquisition of Dan Cake Portugal
Private label specialist Biscuit International, has confirmed a deal to acquire biscuit producer Dan Cake Portugal to build on its existing portfolio of brands across Europe.
Focus: Tate and Lyle unveils new digital nutrition centre hub for sector businesses
As companies place a greater emphasis on digital services, food ingredients and solutions business Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), unveils its Nutrition Centre, a new online hub providing access to authoritative science for the sector that can help address public health challenges, as the business explains
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mantrose-Haeuser develops latest polishing line for gummies and liquorice
US-based ingredients firm Mantrose-Haeuser has expanded its Certicoat product line with additional plant-based anti-sticking polishes developed for gummy and liquorice applications, reports Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely extends US distribution with key online listing
Dutch-founded ethical chocolate business Tony’s Chocolonely has moved to expand its distribution in the US with a major listing via Target.com nationwide, in addition to selected retailers around the country, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Vegan brand Crave creates new rice milk chocolate series
Vegan and free-from snack brand, CRAVE, has created a duo of rice milk chocolate that has placed delivering distinctive taste and inventive toppings as key elements of its development, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bitcoin hailed as a currency solution by British doughnut firm Project D
British luxury doughnut business Project D has staked a claim to being the first bakery in the UK to accept customer payment by cryptocurrency, following in the high-profile footsteps of Tesla, Apple and Rolex, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation reports key sector sustainability gains amid major market challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled a sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, with its membership, including a wide range of confectionery and bakery businesses, making key gains amid challenging conditions reports, Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon hosts virtual equipment demos in light of Interpack cancellation
Syntegon Technology has begun two virtual customer events at the Swiss site in Beringen showcasing its core packaging ranges with broad industry application including for confectionery and bakery markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration
The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability