biscuits
Ishida weighing systems target confectionery market
A new high capacity 10 and 14 multihead weighing system devised for confectionery has been unveiled by Ishida Europe.
Sustainable wheat scheme from Mondelēz targets 100% of its EU biscuit production
A major initiative from Mondelēz International has been confirmed with an expansion of its sustainable wheat sourcing to cover 100% of its biscuit brands in the EU by 2022.
Study finds Taura’s latest reduced sugar range proves successful
A new ingredients study has found that reduced-sugar cookies containing Taura’s JusFruit pieces are perceived to be just as sweet as full-sugar alternatives, research has found.
Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio
Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.
McVities emerges strongly in major retail study
Snack and confectionery business McVitie’s has been listed in the top five most chosen brands in Kantar Worldpanel’s 2018 UK Brand Footprint ranking.
Brazilian confectionery exports rise ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Brazilian confectionery, snacks and biscuits industry has participated in this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US with a renewed range of products.
Gerhard Schubert reports strong response to upgraded Flowmodul
Global packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported a strong response to its upgraded Flowmodul system.
Burton’s banks on major Maryland marketing campaign
A major new TV ad campaign has been confirmed by Burton’s Biscuit Company for its iconic £50m Maryland brand which hits screens this week.
Pladis launches new hazelnut flavour
UK snack and biscuit manufacturer Pladis has launched a new Hazelnut flavour as part of the McVitie’s Hobnobs Nibbles range.
Brazilian sweets and snacks to feature at ISM
Brazilian companies will be showcasing a range of new chocolate and sweets combinations at ISM 2018, the sweets and snacks trade fair that takes place in Germany later this month.
Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
Bühler completes Haas acquisition
After agreeing to be acquired in September 2017, Austrian manufacturer of wafer, biscuits and confectionery production systems Haas Group is now officially part of the Bühler Group.
Limit children to two snacks a day, health body says
Children should be limited to eating just two snacks of no more than 100 calories a day to cut their sugar intake, a UK health body has warned.
Sugar supply
EU sugar quotas may boost production in the short term, but the long term impacts remain unclear. Diana Yordanova reports from Brussels, Belgium.