chocolate
Thew Arnott agrees sale of its colour business to Extrachem
UK-based specialist ingredients company, Thew Arnott Group has completed the sale of its colour business, Horizon Specialities, to Extrachem in Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut hosts global launch for Cacaofruit experience series
Barry Callebaut has unveiled its Cacaofruit Experience series of products including a new
chocolate range, with further application for use across the confectionery, bakery, ice-cream and drinks market. Neill Barston reports from San Francisco
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Sustainability
Cargill renews sustainability scheme for the cocoa sector
A major sustainability initiative from Cargill is set to continue as it renews its partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), designed to help key cocoa producing communities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cargill invests in chocolate production facilities for reduced-sugar ranges
Global ingredients and solutions business Cargill has invested $5 million in its site in Mouscron (Belgium) to enhance its capabilities for producing chocolate with lower sugar levels.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Zertus appoints new head of UK & Ireland
Zertus has formed a UK and Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, consisting of the Kinnerton, Humdinger Foods and Lir Chocolates brands to improve its offering to customers.
Almonds retain top spot for product inclusions across Europe
An international new product report from Innova Market Insights has found that almonds remain the most popular nut in new product introductions across Europe, with strong use within confectionery.
Tony’s Chocolonely commits to paying Living Income Reference Price
Chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has committed to raising the price it pays for cocoa to reach the Living Income Reference Price introduced by Fairtrade.
Goupie switch to compostable bags
Kent-based chocolate maker Goupie has replaced its recyclable PP bags with a compostable alternative.
Cadbury competition finds winning inventor of new flavour for Dairy Milk series
A national competition from Cadbury to invent a new flavoured chocolate product has named Callum Clogher as its winner, after creating a Choca-Latte Dairy Milk bar.
AAK acquires major stake in Soya International
Oil and fats processor AAK has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Soya International, making it one of the world’s leading suppliers of speciality lecithin.
Quality Street gets a revamp
Nestlé’s Quality Street chocolate selection has been given a fresh new look and a new addition as the first tubs and tins of 2019 hit supermarket shelves.
Loesch celebrates 100 years
System manufacturer Loesch Verpackungstechnik is celebrating its centenary this year, and will be showcasing historical and modern packaging machines at this year’s FachPack, 24-26 September in Nuremberg, Germany.
Bosch to unveil upgraded horizontal flow wrapper at Pack Expo
German-based Bosch Packaging Technology is set to release an enhanced design for its fully automated horizontal flow wrapper Pack 403 at this year’s Pack Expo in Las Vegas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Researchers find significant sugar rise in chocolate confectionery in the UK over 25 years
A research paper from the Queen Mary University of London has found that sugar levels in chocolate confectionery within the UK have risen significantly over the past two decades.