confectionery
Hershey appoints new global chief sales officer
The Hershey Company has appointed Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer, as the business continues to expand its domestic and global operations, writes Neill Barston.
GEA set to showcase SmartPacker system at PPMA packaging and processing event
German-headquartered equipment firm GEA will be promoting its expertise in packaging systems at the UK’s PPMA Total event at the NEC, with its SmartPacker TwinTube offering a core focus.
Barry Callebaut celebrates official launch of its new Chinese regional HQ and chocolate academy
Barry Callebaut has held an official opening for its centrally-located Greater China headquarters and its flagship Chocolate Academy Centre, in Shanghai, marking 15 years in the country, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
WDS machinery creates new US division ahead of Pack Expo show
German-headquartered machinery business Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen(WDS) is set to showcase its extensive range of equipment at Pack Expo in Chicago, as the business establishes a new US subsidiary, WDS America, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Läderach continues expansion entering the vegan chocolate market
Premium chocolate brand Läderach Chocolatier Suisse has made a key move in expanding its portfolio to include a series of vegan chocolate offerings, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Alex Assanvo cocoa sector World Confectionery Conference interview
With critical industry supply chains facing continued pressures, we offer an exclusive video interview with Alex Assanvo, Executive Secretary of the Ivory Coast and Ghana Cocoa Initiative, ahead of his appearance at the World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research shows alternative confectionery ingredients and vegan markets continue global growth
According to recent Grand View Research figures, the vegan segment was last year worth a total of $1.1 billion, with 11 per cent growth rate expected until 2030, as functional health-based ingredients markets in particular proving particularly strong, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Vegan KitKat success sparks Nestlé decision for European-wide roll-out
Following a successful initial roll-out in the UK and a limited wider release, Nestlé’s KitKat V, the brand’s vegan version, will now be released in a total of 15 European countries, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schur Flexibles explores sustainable confectionery packaging
Schur Flexibles is exploring a programme of research and development within the confectionery sector focused replacing materials based on aluminium and combinations of alternative materials that have proved difficult to separate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Finland’s Fazer group explores cellular agriculture for cocoa growing
Finnish-based group Fazer has reported development of a key scientific project exploring the potential of cellular agriculture as a means for growing cocoa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair set to reveal diverse confectionery treats
The UK’s Speciality and Fine Food Fair is anticipate to reveal a broad range of innovations within the sector, including some notable snacks and confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Syntegon prepares to unveil latest series of equipment at Pack Expo
Equipment and systems firm Syntegon is set to present its core portfolio of processing and packaging solutions at the US Pack Expo in the US, this autumn, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Tate & Lyle extends stevia venture through extending Chinese operations
Global ingredients and solutions group Tate & Lyle has moved to enhance is sustainability initiatives for stevia, through enrolling new farmers based in China, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero confirms Kinder Surprise products have returned to UK shelves
Ferrero has confirmed that Kinder Surprise products are now back on UK shelves, after they were withdrawn this summer following a salmonella outbreak at its Arlon factory, which has now been resolved, reports Neill Barston.