applications

AAK ingredients posts strong second quarter results for chocolate and confectionery lines

The Scandinavian AAK ingredients group has reported a considerable profit increase by 27 percent, reaching SEK 1,118 million ($1,04 billion), for the second quarter of 2024, reportedly driven by chocolate and confectionery applications, writes Neill Barston.

Global sweeteners market forecast for near $30 billion upturn over four years

Latest industry research has forecast that the global sweeteners market is set to experience a period of continued expansion in value from $115billion last year, to $144 billion by 2028, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Kerry confirms major distribution deal for its European operations

Kerry has confirmed Azelis and Caldic as distribution partners for its products to selected customers in the European region, including applications developed for the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory

Rousselot set to showcase major confectionery solutions at FiE and HiE events

Ingredients business Rousselot will be showcasing a broad range of confectionery solutions including for gummy applications, at this year’s FiE and HiE events set to be staged in Frankfurt, Germany, later this month, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory

Symrise flavours and fragrances records key nine-month growth upturn

Flavours and fragrance group Symrise has reported a significant upturn in its nine-month results, with sales figures increased 6.7%, to €2.9 billion for the period, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

AAK fats and oils re-elects management board after quarterly results upturn

Global plant-based fats and oils group AAK has held its annual general meeting, confirming it will retain five directors for its operations, which include developing applications for premium chocolate series, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Palsgaard appoints new chief commercial officer

Danish-based emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard has confirmed Michael Skriver has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), reporting to CEO Jakob Thøisen, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients

Focus: Ingredients firm Kerry offers insights on its major sugar reduction application series

Irish-based ingredients group Kerry has delivered an “Innovative Taste for a Better Life and Planet” life cycle assessment of its Tastesense Sweet sugar reduction system that it is targeting a number of markets with, including confectionery and bakery ranges, as the company discusses

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Enhanced automation and efficiency at the heart of form, fill and seal equipment ranges

There is an increasing array of technology being developed for the form fill and seal market across the world. Neill Barston reports on key developments

Business news, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

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