Awards
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.
Cargill’s latest white chocolate confectionery line vies for industry honours
Cargill has unveiled its latest confectionery creation in the form of a distinctive bright white chocolate line, which has already made judges’ shortlist for honours at the upcoming major FiEurope ingredients event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF chief executive Ian Wright gains lifetime achievement award
The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright, has gained a lifetime achievement accolade for his services to industry at the organisation’s annual awards, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and south-east Asian artisans, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fi Europe ingredients trade show opens entries for key industry breakthroughs
Major combined ingredients trade fairs Fi Europe and Hi Europe, are due to recognise key achievements within industry, as its annual awards return for the 2021 event.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global tributes paid to Academy of Chocolate president Sara Jayne Stanes
Tributes have been paid from across industry to Sara Jayne Stanes OBE, president and founder of the UK-based Academy of Chocolate, who died last weekend, aged 75, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon gains further German Packaging Institute award for new blister solution
The German Packaging Institute has conferred Syntegon with another national accolade in recognition of the sustainability credentials of its ‘blister meets paper’ solution, reports Neill Barston.
Sweets and Snacks Expo attracts hundreds of new product entries
The recent Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US attracted a total of more than 300 entries for its much-anticipated new product awards, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Ferrera’s Nerds among honours at Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Ferrara confectionery brand has emerged triumphant at Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, with two of its Nerds candy series gaining innovation honours, writes Neill Barston.
Mancini’s of Ayr named UK’s best ice cream manufacturer
Scottish-based business Mancinci’s of Ayr, is celebrating having been voted top honours in the UK at the National Ice Cream Championships 2021, reports Neill Barston.
UK’s Academy of Chocolate opens its 2021 annual awards
The UK’s Academy of Chocolate has opened entries for its 2021 annual awards, aiming to celebrate global artisan confectionery talent, reports, Neill Barston
Ferrero Canada names Kinder Bueno Mini as a key Product of the Year winner
Ferrero Canada has confirmed Kinder Bueno Mini as the 2021 Product of the Year winner in the Mini Chocolate category, based on key consumer studies, reports Neill Barston.
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
UK teams at Mondelēz International gain Glassdoor best place to work accolade
The UK division of Mondelēz International has celebrated after gaining an accolade from global jobs listings and insights group, Glassdoor, achieving its Employees’ Choice Award for the best place to work in 2021.