confectionery
Orkla’s ingredients group expands with Swedish acquisition
Scandinavian business Orkla Food Ingredients has acquired Swedish sales and distribution company, Risberg Import, which specialises in product ranges including flavourings and spices.
Campden BRI industry research group marks 100th anniversary
UK food research and science group Campden BRI, marked its 100th birthday at the organisation’s annual conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelez International invest £4.7 million into Reading Science Centre
Mondelez International is investing £4.7 million into its UK food research and development programme at the Reading Science Centre.
GNT set to release colouring series for Asian market
A series of natural colouring ingredients from GNT designed for segments including confectionery, are to go on show at Food Ingredients Asia-China (19-21 June 2019, Shanghai).
Brazilian companies report results upturn at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Results from Brazilian companies appearing at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo have shown they made US$ 1.34 million in business, with an expected US$ 12.35 million to be closed in the next 12 months.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Precision Roll Grinders equipment marks 50th anniversary
US-based Precision Roll Grinders (PRG) is celebrating its 50th anniversary for its cylindrical roll grinds, which are widely used across industries including the processing operations within the confectionery sector.
Montezuma’s confectionery group appoints new management team
UK confectionery group Montezuma’s has confirmed a new executive leadership team in the wake of investment from Edinburgh-based private equity firm, Inverleith, last year.
Organic ranges and sugar reduction remain key ingredients trends
Identifying market trends within ingredients throughout the year is of crucial importance to many businesses across the confectionery and bakery sectors. Renee Boerefijn, director innovation EMEA, Bunge Loders Croklaan, examines some of the major issues the company has picked up on.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Mintel reveals top five snack trends at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Speaking at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Marcia Mogelonsky offered Confectionery Production an update on the organisation’s top five confectionery trends that it expects will be making headlines for the remainder of this year.
Caobisco president Mary Barnard stresses need for Brexit deal
Having taken up her post nearly a year ago, Caobisco president Mary Barnard, who head’s Mondelez International’s chocolate division, reflects on an especially eventful period. Neill Barston reports exclusively
Abicab agrees debut appearance for peanut exporters at Snackex trade fair
Amid a major market expansion, Brazilian peanut exporters are set to showcase their ranges at the Snackex trade fair in Barcelona, Spain.
Nestlé innovation challenge seeks sustainable cocoa production and eco-friendly packaging solutions
The global Nestlé group has initiated a research and development (R&D) innovation challenge in Africa, beginning in Ghana, examining issues including sustainable cocoa production and environmentally friendly packaging.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
AAK devises latest high stability fat range for chocolate spreads
Swedish ingredients manufacturer AAK has devised its latest range of Akospread fats for chocolate and nut-based spread applications focused on stability, visual appeal, texture and flavour.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Clean label to take centre stage at Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients
Product reformulation and issues surrounding clean label ranges are expected to form major subject areas this year’s Food ingredients Europe and Natural ingredients showcase being staged in France.