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Lindt & Sprüngli progresses €74 million investment in Swiss cocoa processing site
Premium chocolate group Lindt & Sprüngli has embarked on a major investment plan totalling €74 million into expanding capacity at its Swiss production base in Olten, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle expands with key Dubai technical application centre for product research
Global ingredients and solutions firm Tate & Lyle has confirmed the opening of its new Technical Application Centre in Dubai, accelerating work within in a number of sectors including snacks, dairy and potential confectionery applications.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Emerging US ingredient firm Barchemy launches chocolate production line
US-based ingredient firm Barchemy, specialising in Better-For-You (BFY) chocolate and nutritional bar solutions has confirmed development of a chocolate production line free from the majority of allergens, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero breaks ground at Bloomington Illinois site as its first US chocolate processing facility
A major investment in Ferrero’s US operations is fast taking shape as the company broke ground on a new $75 million chocolate processing facility in Bloomington, Illinois, becoming the first site of its kind for the business outside Europe, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Greggs makes key investment into UK automated cold store site
A key infrastructure investment is being made by UK bakery food chain Greggs, as it sees complete on a new automated cold store built by food and drink construction expert Clegg Food Projects, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely expands with Netherlands acquisition of Althaea-De Laet Int factory
Premium chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely has expanded its operations after acquiring Althaea NV and De Laet International NV, forming the chocolate factory Althaea-De Laet Int, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s Birds Bakery stores welcome revival of outdoor seating
UK-based Birds Bakery has re-opened the majority of its outdoor seating areas after latest government guidelines as part of its roadmap out of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé reveals major plans for multi-million UK headquarters upgrade
The Nestlé group has confirmed extensive plans for a £9 million upgrade of its UK offices at its core York campus, which will be instilled with additional eco-friendly features, reports Neill Barston.
Ferrero set to unveil its first US chocolate manufacturing facilities
Ferrero is set to significantly increase its US confectionery operations through investing $75 million in developing its first chocolate manufacturing centre for North America, in Bloomington,Illinois, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Major confectionery businesses continue to make key investments despite pandemic tests
Amid a notably turbulent year for global markets, Cargill has made a major announcement this week for expanding its innovation facilities at its key European site in Mouscron, Belgium (pictured), which is set to have a sizeable impact for the business.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Beneo invests €50 million into its Wijgmaal rice starch facilities in Belgium
Global functional ingredients business Beneo is delivering a €50 million investment into its Wijgmaal facility in Belgium, as a direct response to increased demand for its rice starches that are used widely within confectionery.
Palsgaard enhances its Danish emulsifier operations with €100 million investment
Danish Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard is making a major investment of 750 million Danish Kroner (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its headquarters over the next four years.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Miwe expands bakery operations in centennial year with Dubai facilities
German-based bakery systems business Miwe is marking its centennial year through expanding its range of facilities with a new company branch in Dubai, UAE.