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Ferrero makes major investment with new US innovation and R&D facilities
A sizeable investment has been made by Ferrero in the US, as it celebrated the opening of its new innovation centre and new regional research and development labs in Chicago, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé unveils latest global Institute of Agricultural sciences facilities
A key sector development has been confirmed by Nestlé, which has just officially inaugurated its Swiss-based Institute of Agricultural Sciences, targeting advancement of sustainable food systems, including those serving confectionery and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kerry unveils major Barcelona-based Southern Europe Innovation Centre
Irish-based taste and nutrition group, Kerry has enhanced its application development capabilities as it opens its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nutkao invests significantly in new manufacturing facilities
Nutkao – a leading Italian international contract manufacturing company that has been producing creams and chocolates for 40 years – has opened its new “House of Dreamers” research and development facility at its headquarters in Canove di Govone.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Spotlight: Cargill’s House of Chocolate opening
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to Inge Demeyere, director of Chocolate Europe, for Cargill, at the opening event for its new House of Chocolate, in Mouscron, Belgium, which will shape the next generation of confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill unveils major investment with Belgian House of Chocolate venture
Cargill’s European managing director for chocolate, Inge Demeyere, has hailed ‘a major milestone’ for the company in formally unveiling its new innovation and research facility in Mouscron, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
The rise of ‘Alt Choc’ cacao free chocolate could herald a new dawn
This week’s release of a non-cacao based chocolate from UK startup firm WNWN as one of the very first of its kind, is a significant milestone.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Mars confirms summer construction for major Chicago research site
Mars has confirmed that construction is set to begin this summer on an advanced new major research and development hub in Chicago, US, driving product creation across its key confectionery and snacks ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive feature: ProSweets Cologne 2022 extended review
Having experienced a pandemic-enforced absence of two years, this year’s ProSweets was always destined to be a memorable event, as editor Neill Barston found in Cologne
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Glanbia Nutritionals makes €1.4 million investment into Irish research and development site
Global ingredients and solutions group Glanbia Nutritionals has placed a €1.4 million investment into enhancing its Research and Development facility in Kilkenny, Ireland, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Behind the scenes at Nestlé’s York KitKat production
While the pandemic may have posed operating and logistics challenges, York’s treasured connection with the confectionery sector continues apace in the hands of Nestlé, as editor Neill Barston discovers
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill: Behind the scenes at the House of Chocolate
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production speaks to Anne-Cecile Duhem, project manager for Cargill’s House of Chocolate at its Mouscron facilities in Belgium, on its prospects for confectionery R&D and pilot plant
Focus: Raising the bar for chocolate production
The global chocolate market is continuing to be driven by processing and product development innovations despite pandemic challenges, as Neill Barston finds speaking to major corporations and smaller businesses influencing the sector, including Cargill.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
British confectionery equipment firm DT&G joins Made Smarter digital leadership programme
UK confectionery equipment business DT&G has been named among 60 digital leaders who have completed a key advanced manufacturing skills course through Made Smarter’s innovative Leadership Programme, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability