Next generation ingredients firms sought with global Generate innovation ventureGenerate, the forward-thinking innovation hub designed to forge the next generation of food ingredients including for the confectionery sector has launched an international open call for start-ups to join its initiative, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Vegan KitKat success sparks Nestlé decision for European-wide roll-outFollowing a successful initial roll-out in the UK and a limited wider release, Nestlé’s KitKat V, the brand’s vegan version, will now be released in a total of 15 European countries, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The appliance of science, as QOA develops cocoa-free chocolate seriesThe brother and sister scientific team behind QOA are bringing a potential sector revolution in developing a chocolate series using industry ingredient by-products instead of cocoa. Neill Barston reports Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Hitting the sweet spots with sugar alternativesOver the past decade, the so-called war on sugar has continued to intensify, with many health experts describing it as “public enemy number one”. Confectionery Production examines industry’s response, reports Daisy Phillipson Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The rise of CBD based confectionery continues to make its industry markConfectionery Production examines CBD candy and the processing machinery actuating this ever-growing trend. Daisy Phillipson reports Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Valio sustainability report highlights key environmentally mindful product gainsFinnish dairy and ingredients group Valio has released its latest annual sustainability report, revealing a strong performance for the group, with net sales growth of 3% to €1.8 billion across its operations, which include confectionery applications. Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
