ice cream
Ferrero moves to acquire remaining interests in Spain’s Ice Cream Factory Comaker
Ferrero has confirmed a deal to acquire remaining shares in the Ice Cream Factory Comaker and relevant group companies (ICFC), as part of its global market strategy, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swedish founded N!CK’S healthier ice cream and snacks brand gains $100 million development funds
Swedish-founded healthy snacks and ice cream business N!CK’S has confirmed raising $100 million towards expanding its product portfolio and aiming to double the level of its global retail stores, reports Neill Barston.
GNT welcomes ‘milestone’ code of practice for European food colouring standards
Netherlands-headquartered GNT has welcomed the Natural Food Colours Association (NATCOL)’s Code of Practice for Colouring Foods in Europe as an “important milestone” for the industry, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Swedish food-tech company announces first UK listing for healthy & indulgent snacks
Sweden-born company Nick’s uses the newest innovations in confectionery science to create healthy and indulgent snacks; and now its products will be made available at WHSmith stores across the UK.
Nestlé upgrades Singapore R&D facilities marking site’s 40th anniversary
A significant investment is being made by Nestlé in upgrading its Singapore R&D facilities across its activities including snacks and confectionery-linked ranges to mark the facility’s 40th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Oat milk business Glebe Farm wins major trademark infringement case brought by Oatly
UK-based oat milk producer Glebe Farm, a well-established milling and cereal production firm, has won a legal case brought against it by specialist drinks business Oatly, over alleged trademark infringement, reports Neill Barston.
Nestlé’s confectionery operations record performance upturn
Swiss-headquartered Nestlé has recorded growth across its global businesses, including within its confectionery operations, as the company posting overall six-month sales of CHF 41.7 billion, against $41.1 billion for the same period in 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Synergy flavours unveils latest natural series for ice cream and desserts
Italian-based Synergy Flavours has unveiled its ‘Inspiring Fruits’ collection of fruit essences, natural named flavours and depictable flavours designed for ranges including ice cream and desserts.
Food Union seeks cocktail inspiration for latest ice cream series
The Latvian-headquartered Food Union group has taken inspiration from the highest rated cocktail flavours for a novel cross-category series of ice creams, writes Neill Barston.
GNT’s new Exberry Coloring Foods expand possibilities for clean green shades
GNT has launched two Exberry Coloring Foods made from turmeric and spirulina, for use across a wide range of applications including confectionery, dairy and bakery.
Froneri delivers major new Oreo cone ice cream series
Amid major category growth totalling 66%, the Froneri group has unveiled its latest release in the form of its Oreo Cone series, as snacking at home experiencing a key upturn, reports Neill Barston.
Major scheme from Froneri ice cream supports key UK community organisations
The fast-rising Froneri ice cream group is undertaking its first major UK community programme in partnership with three Yorkshire charities, with a series of donations set to total £180,000, writes Neill Barston.
Mancini’s of Ayr named UK’s best ice cream manufacturer
Scottish-based business Mancinci’s of Ayr, is celebrating having been voted top honours in the UK at the National Ice Cream Championships 2021, reports Neill Barston.
KitKat expands ice cream range with at-home snacking series
KitKat has moved to expanded its ice cream range with increased demand in at-home family snacking, as the segment continues to enjoy an upturn in performance, reports Neill Barston.