bakery
Chr.Hansen Natural Colours unveils major rebrand as Oterra
Danish-based Chr. Hansen Natural Colours has confirmed a major rebranding exercise, with the company to be known as Oterra to reflect its sustainability focus, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Dairy and ice cream market interview, Food Union
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks exclusively to Normunds Stanevics, CEO of Food Union Europe on its pandemic response, key challenges and looking forward to the remainder of 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
GEA posts latest quarter results as pandemic-hit markets remain challenging
Equipment and systems business GEA has delivered its latest quarterly results, revealing despite an improving picture, its revenues stood at €1.07 billion, down 2.6% year-on-year against figures for the same period in 2020, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s HDM joins the World Confectionery Conference
As our World Confectionery Conference draws ever-closer, another major equipment business for the sector, Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken, (HDM)has signed up to participate in our key virtual industry showcase.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, 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.
Cargill delivers key move for Belgian-based Leman decoration group
Cargill has delivered a key gourmet expansion move in acquiring Belgian cake decoration and chocolate printing specialists Leman Decoration Group, reports Neill Barston.
Momentum continues to build for the World Confectionery Conference
With just under a month to go before our debut World Confectionery Conference, preparations are going from strength to strength as major industry players are continuing to sign up and participate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam Food Ingredients acquires US seasoning business Olde Thompson
The global Olam Food Ingredients (“OFI”) business has confirmed acquisition of US private label spices and seasonings manufacturer Olde Thompson at an enterprise value of $950 million, reports Neill Barston.
Tate and Lyle makes major progress on emissions targets
Ingredients group Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle), has reported major sustainability gains, exceeding its 2020 environmental greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Thanks to our global subscribers – we hope to welcome even more in 2021
This week’s blog entry offers a simple note of thanks to all our subscribers who are a vital part of our ongoing coverage of the confectionery sector and its related markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits unveils World Confectionery Conference plans
Healthy ingredients specialist Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has unveiled details of its appearance at the upcoming World Confectionery Conference, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Siemens research calls for greater collaboration between sector manufacturers and machinery suppliers
A research study from Siemens has called for renewed collaboration between food and drink manufactures and machine builders in devising factories of the future, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos USA develops Amber Cacao-Trace chocolate series
Puratos USA, specialist ingredients for bakery and Belgian chocolate suppliers has unveiled its latest industry offering, the Belcolade Selection Amber Cacao-Trace, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
UK’s Birds Bakery stores welcome revival of outdoor seating
UK-based Birds Bakery has re-opened the majority of its outdoor seating areas after latest government guidelines as part of its roadmap out of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.