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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.
Raw Chocolate Company celebrates 15th anniversary with latest vegan range
UK-based Fortissimo Chocolate’s Raw Chocolate Company has unveiled a key rebrand for its innovative, vegan series marking its 15th anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Belgian luxury chocolatier Pierre Marcolini marks 20th anniversary with new series
Belgian-based luxury confectionery brand Pierre Marcolini has released an exclusive series of products to mark its 20th anniversary as a bean-to-bar producer, reports Neill Barston.
Classic US chocolate brand Fannie May delivers new direct to consumer website
US classic premium chocolate brand Fannie May has delivered a new direct-to-consumer website for its customers to experience its series of confections that have placed it at the heart of the Chicago community, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut brand creates first 100% sustainable ingredients series, marking its 25th anniversary
Barry Callebaut has confirmed that its renowned Swiss chocolate brand Carma has become its first to deliver 100% sustainable ingredients for its range of couvertures, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cama packaging machinery marks 40 years serving confectionery and bakery markets
The management of Italian-headquartered packaging equipment group Cama have praised its operations across the world, as the company celebrates 40 years in business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Besana fruit and nut specialist marks major centenary milestone
Operating across the world, Besana, an award-winning UK/Italian-leading dried fruit and nut manufacturer supplying sectors including confectionery, is marking its 100th anniversary of the company’s founding, including 86 years in the Britain. We cast an eye over its memorable history.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Germany’s ZDS confectionery college marks 70 years within the industry
The year 2020 proved a very notable for Germany’s ZDS central college of the confectionery industry, as much as it has proved for all companies, employers and employees worldwide. The consequences of the ongoing covid crisis have also affected its academy. The organisation, which is on our editorial board, marks its 70th anniversary this month, offers a view on its upcoming activities
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Syntegon Technology marks 60th anniversary of its Schiedam site
Syntegon Technology is celebrating a key milestone for its Schiedam site in The Netherlands, which marks its 60th anniversary next month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
The Cadbury Foundation marks its 85th anniversary supporting community causes
One the most recognised confectionery brands in the UK, Cadbury, is marking the 85th anniversary today (19 June) of its charitable foundation that has contributed millions to a number of charitable causes during its eventful history.
Puratos marks centenary with new global innovation centres
Global chocolate and bakery applications business Puratos is marking its centenary through creating three new innovation centres for its operations in Taiwan, Brazil and Mexico.
Hershey confirms acquisition of One Brands protein bar snacks business
US-based confectionery business Hershey has expanded its snack portfolio of businesses with a $397 million agreement to acquire One Brands, a manufacturer of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars.