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DuPont marks 50th anniversary of Cyrel industry printing brand
The US-headquartered DuPont group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Cyrel brand, which pioneered its first photopolymer plate to the flexographic printing industry, used across the wider industry, writes Neill Barston.
Japanese Barry Callebaut teams mark tenth anniversary of chocolate production
Barry Callebaut teams in Japan have been celebrating a significant decade milestone of chocolate production from its Takasaki site, which has seen the company’s presence in the region continue to expand, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICCO cocoa organisation celebrates 50th anniversary in Ivory Coast
The International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO) has marked its 50th anniversary celebrations in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, discussing sustainability within the region’s crop supplies serving the global confectionery sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon subsidiary Ampack marks 50th birthday in style
Celebrations were in full flow for Syntegon subsidiary Ampack, which has marked its 50th anniversary producing filling and packaging machinery for the food and dairy sector from its base in Königsbrunn, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Walker’s shortbread marks 125th anniversary year with turnover upturn
Scotland’s Walker’s Shortbread is in celebratory mood after witnessing its annual turnover climb by 16%, rising from £142.4m to £164.6m, driven by US and UK markets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Just Born Quality Confections marks US trading centenary
US-founded Just Born Quality Confections has kicked-off celebrations for the company’s centenary year in 2023 with its well-established Peepsfest brand event in Pennsylvania, writes Neill Barston.
Uncle Joe’s nears 125th birthday with special campaign
For nearly 125 years, British-based Uncle Joe has been the face of the world’s most famous mint balls, but now the family firm which makes them has discovered his real-life 21st Century counterpart.
Vidal reports strong success from Sweets & Snacks Expo 25th anniversary event
Vidal Candies has reported a strong response to its latest ranges at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, with the business being among the original exhibitors of the key US event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Tomra celebrates 50 years of developing sorting and collection systems
Tomra, the global provider of advanced collection and sorting systems, has confirmed an ambitious new mission to “transform how we all obtain, use and reuse the planet’s resources to enable a world without waste,” as it marks its 50th anniversary today, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Nestlé’s key Smarties line marks 85th birthday with special white chocolate series
Celebrating its 85th anniversary, the Smarties brand is marking its landmark milestone with a special white chocolate edition, hitting retail shelves from this month, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Dina Foods set to mark 30th anniversary at UK’s IFE event
UK-based Mediterranean food supplier Dina Foods is in celebratory mood as it celebrates its 30th anniversary showcasing its ranges including authentic breads, savouries and confectionery at the International Food and Drink Event, IFE, in March, writes Neill Barston.
Haribo set to mark Goldbears centenary with limited edition flavours
Haribo will be celebrating the centenary of its original Goldbears gummies with a series of special edition flavours throughout 2022, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Focus: 50 years on from Willy Wonka magic and industry technology shows key evoluation
It has been 50 years since Roald Dahl’s iconic Willy Wonka first hit our screens giving us a fantastical futuristic vision of chocolate manufacturing. It was also the stage for an unlikely cameo from the Siemens 4004 computer in a memorable scene during the hunt for the Wonka bars.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley’s 80th anniversary for M&M’s capped with being named among top five US brands
Mars Wrigley’s flagship M&M’S confectionery brand has capped its 80th anniversary celebrations with being recognised as being among the top five best brands in the US, by YouGov global research group, reports Neill Barston.