confectionery
Pecan Deluxe celebrates multi-million expansion of inclusions production
European inclusions pioneer Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) Ltd will be launching its newly upgraded and extended manufacturing facilities, which include for its confectionery operations with a grand opening at its UK headquarters in Yorkshire.
Campden BRI to research solutions for biscuit and cracker ‘checking’
Campden BRI is calling for companies to join a new research project to better understand what causes ‘checking’ in biscuits and crackers.
Healthier raw sweets identified as key trend for ProSweets
A host of new confectionery recipes for ‘raw sweets’ with significantly reduced sugar levels or alternative substitute is set to prove a key theme at ProSweets.
Montezuma’s delivers South American flair with a distinctive British twist
Building a confectionery business from the ground-up to become a company with a £10 million turnover has proved a considerable undertaking, as Helen and Simon Pattinson of UK-based Montezuma’s chocolates explain to Neill Barston
MacIntyre reveals latest refiner conche equipment series
MacIntyre Chocolate Systems has unveiled details of its latest generation refiner/conche range that has been developed with more flexible and enhanced control of the refining process, together with improved design and easier maintenance.
Emerging markets gain support from Sial global food trade fair
A broad range of speciality product ranges including confectionery and snacks from emerging markets such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Colombia, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Peru, Tunisia, and Mozambique will be showcased at this year’s Sial event in Paris, France.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert expands range with lightline packaging options
Having spent nearly two years as managing director of sales, service and marketing at German-based packaging specialists Gerhard Schubert, Marcel Kiessling believes the company is in a strong position. Neill Barston speaks to him about an eventful 2018
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Russian confectionery business
The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its programme of expansion with acquisition of Inforum, a Russian-based major brand chocolate producer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Whitakers Chocolates reports 30% boost in sales
UK-based confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates has reported a 30% year-on-year boost in sales, which the company has said has been underpinned by encouraging export growth.
Orkla Food Ingredients acquires UK’s County Confectionery business
Norwegian-founded Orkla Food Ingredients has expanded its operations with the acquisition of British-based County Confectionery, which specialises in fudge and chocolate product ranges.
Gulfood Manufacturing confirms key event programme
Major areas of focus for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai have been unveiled including industry an 4.0 tech summit, a buyers’ programme, and a wide range of equipment from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mecatherm celebrates accolade for oven equipment at this year’s iba
French-based manufacturer Mecatherm is celebrating after its latest M-TA tunnel oven used within snacks production has claimed IBA Award, at the iba international trade fair for bakery and confectionery.
Study reveals significant rise in almond use within the snacks sector
The latest study from Innova Market Research has found that almonds retain the number one spot for product inclusions in Europe across food ranges including confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Guittard Chocolate Company secures major European distribution
The US-based Guittard Chocolate Company has agreed a key deal with HB Ingredients for distribution of its range throughout Europe.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability