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Oterra delivers expansion of its US natural colours operations
Natural colours business Oterra has confirmed a significant expansion in its production capabilities in the US with a state-of-the art innovation, collaboration, and production hub in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
JJAPack/JJA Snack behind the scenes of key education mission
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Jamie Ashpole, MD of JJA Snack/JJA Pack on its ongoing mission to educate the next generation of confectionery engineers and product developers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: JJA Snack inspiring next generation confectionery engineers and chocolatiers
Delivering a wide range of equipment solutions for the confectionery, chocolate and snacks sectors has offered plenty of challenges for JJA Pack and its sister business JJA Snack, which is set to undergo notable expansion.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cargill delivers Deventer manufacturing expansion meeting chocolate coatings and fillings demands
The Cargill group has revealed a significant uprating of production capacity from its coatings and fillings plant by 60% in Deventer, The Netherlands, to help its European customers meet expanded demand for chocolate supplies, reports Neill Barston.
IFF targets nutrition product growth, as its Türkiye research facilities gain certification
Global food and beverage solutions group, IFF, has confirmed plans to continue expansion into product ranges for nutrition-conscious consumers, including within the confectionery space, writes Neill Barston.
Hastamat delivers key manufacturing site expansion amid equipment market growth
German-based packaging machinery business Hastamat has made a significant investment into expanding its core production facilities at Lahnau, backed by a period of strong business growth, writes Neill Barston.
Chocxo expands US rollout of better-for-you dark chocolate lemon cups series
US-founded premium better-for-you brand Chocxo has confirmed an expanded rollout for its fastest-selling product ever, Dark Chocolate Lemon Crème Cups, designed as a key summer indulgence, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Probat Group strikes major deal to acquire Royal Duyvis Wiener
Probat has confirmed a major industry acquisition in buying Netherlands-based equipment business Royal Duyvis Wiener, as it moves to expand its specialisms in cocoa and chocolate processing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Japanese Barry Callebaut teams mark tenth anniversary of chocolate production
Barry Callebaut teams in Japan have been celebrating a significant decade milestone of chocolate production from its Takasaki site, which has seen the company’s presence in the region continue to expand, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lakrids by Bülow liquorice makes major move developing London stores
A major expansion move by Danish-founded luxury liquorice brand Lakrids by Bülow in delivering its first two permanent UK stores in London, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chantal Coady OBE makes major return to Rococo and Prestat as creative director
Confectionery Production board member, Chantal Coady OBE, has been named as creative director and brand ambassador at Prestat and Rococo luxury chocolate brands.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Chocxo confectionery growth drive with recently appointed president
Chocxo, the North American-based low sugar, organic and Keto diet-friendly chocolate business has been continuing to make an impact with its brand within the region, as editor Neill Barston discovers, with an exclusive QandA with its president Peter Higgins.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Multi-million backing set to enable Love Cocoa’s first retail store
A key investment of £4.25 million for UK confectionery group Love Cocoa is set to enable the development of its first retail store and expand its management team to grow the business to the next level, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
WNWN Food Labs set for major ‘alt choc’ production expansion after initial success
Fresh from claiming a World Confectionery Award for product innovation at our World Confectionery Conference, ‘alt choc’ company WNWN Food Labs is set to expand its UK production facilities, writes Neill Barston.