development
Mondelēz names nine US start-ups for its SnackFutures innovation venture
Nine ambitious US start-up businesses have been selected by Mondelēz International for its debut SnackFutures innovation and venture hub initiative, writes Neill Barston.
Cama joins key Italian businesses for Smart Packaging hub venture
The Cama group has joined six other Italian industrial businesses for a new Smart Packaging Hub, designed as a virtual meeting place forging technology-based innovations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos unveils Sparkalis venture championing SME ingredients innovations
Puratos global confectionery and bakery ingredients group has unveiled its latest venture, Sparkalis, support innovation in the food tech sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero unveils debut for Rocher and Raffaello ice cream ranges
The Ferrero confectionery group has unveiled its first-ever Ferrero Rocher, Ferrero Rocher Dark and Raffaello ice cream sticks, as it builds its presence in the segment, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
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.
Givaudan opens new flavours technical and commercial centre in Morocco
Flavours and fragrance specialist Givaudan has opened a new flavours technical and commercial centre in Casablanca, Morocco.
Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook Crisps
Calbee (UK) Ltd and the shareholders of Seabrook Crisps Ltd have reached agreement for Calbee UK to acquire Seabrook for an undisclosed sum.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery joins the sugar reduction drive
The announcement from Mars Wrigley Confectionery that it intends to release new UK sugar-reduced versions of its core Mars and Snickers bars is something which comes as little surprise.
Krispy Kreme and Vimto join together for ‘refreshingly different’ doughnuts
Doughnut brand, Krispy Kreme has partnered with Nichols plc to add the taste of Vimto to a limited edition range of doughnuts.
Ferrero invests £6.7 million in new Christmas confectionery ranges
The Ferrero group has confirmed major product development investment valued at £6.74 million across its confectionery and spreads, with a number of new seasonal ranges planned.
Macpac revamps website amid demand for bespoke packaging
UK-based packaging specialists Macpac have devised a new website following an increase in demand for bespoke designs, including its lines developed for confectionery.
MIA ethical chocolate brand completes crowdfunding venture
Bean-to-bar chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa) has successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign, gaining £137,000 towards improving its production facilities in Madagascar.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kancor celebrates gaining IFT Food Expo honours
Indian-based ingredients business Kancor has celebrated winning an Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo Innovation award in Chicago, America, for its refined anti-oxidant, OxiKan CL.