ingredients
Chr.Hansen unveils major natural blue ingredient for confectionery ranges
Ingredients business Chr.Hansen has unveiled the global launch of its Fruitmax Blue 1506 WS, a distinctive natural liquid blue that has been developed to protect its colour the instant it hits hot candy masses.
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FDF studies reveal major dip in business confidence despite sector hopes for export growth
Latest studies from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation have revealed confidence levels of businesses in the sector were down to a record low of -65.2% on its market tracker for the second quarter of 2020, yet noted potential valuable new global export opportunities, reports Neill Barston
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Gulfood Manufacturing moved to 2021 over coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the major global equipment and systems trade fair Gulfood Manufacturing have confirmed the annual event scheduled for this November will be postponed until next year, amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, reports Neill Barston
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The International Cocoa Initiative calls for greater industry-wide action on child and forced labour
The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has called for ‘a massive expansion’ of collaboration from the industry’s key players to reach out at risk children and adults who are vulnerable to forced labour within the sector, reports Neill Barston
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Glanbia Nutritionals acquires Canadian Foodarom flavour business
Glanbia Nutritionals, a subsidiary of Irish-based Glanbia plc, with product ranges within the snacks segment has forged a deal to acquire Canada’s Foodarom, specialising in flavour designing and manufacturing across the sector.
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Symrise claims success in joint venture with Kellogg for sustainably sourced vanilla
A partnership between US snacks and cereals producer Kellogg Company and Symrise flavour and fragrance group has seen a three-year project in Madagascar deliver 100% of Kellogg’s vanilla ingredients from sustainable sources, reports Neill Barston.
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Kerry performs highly amid companies investing in plant-based ranges
The Irish-founded Kerry taste and nutrition company has been ranked 5th on the FAIRR list of global food companies who are actively promoting and supporting plant-based foods and beverages.
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Belgian universities claim sugar substitute breakthrough for confectionery
A major joint venture between the universities of Ghent and Brussels in Belgium, has claimed an ingredient breakthrough with Zusto, described as a natural fibre based ‘sugar without sugar,’ reports Neill Barston
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Capol gains major AA British Retail Consortium food safety rating
German-based confectionery surface treatment specialist Capol receives the major accolade of BRC Food “AA” classification in this year’s BRC surveillance audit for the quality of its safety standards.
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Nutriswiss expands its edible oil refining for enhanced confectionery processing
Nutriswiss, the Swiss-based edible oil and fat specialist has moved to expand its refining operations with new short path distillation (SPD) equipment that will have a broad range of applications for confectionery and snacks sectors.
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Time for business stars to shine with the World Confectionery Awards
Plans for our rescheduled World Confectionery Conference are moving forward with plenty of optimism for our fresh date of 26 March, 2021, in Brussels, Belgium.
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ADM records results uptick despite global market uncertainties
The ADM group, which delivers a range of sweeteners and industry solutions for confectionery, snacks and across the food sector has reported a strong performance across its group for the quarter, recording $469 million against $235m for the same period last year.
Pecan Deluxe Candy gains double A safety grade from British Retail Consortium
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe, which specialises in inclusions for confectionery and snacks has confirmed that it has gained a double A grade from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) global standard for food safety within its operations.
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GEA targets major operating efficiencies with bag emptying line
Equipment and systems business GEA has released its latest bag emptying range that has been devised to efficiently open and discharges 25kg bags of powdered ingredients into food production lines automatically.
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