ingredients
Organisers of FiEurope confirm ‘2G’ health protection measures amid rising German covid cases
The organisers of FiEurope and Hi Europe ingredients events have confirmed that the live event is on course to be staged at the end of this month, with enhanced ‘2G’ health procedures permitting vaccinated attendees, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products
Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate names gold winners for its artisan filled category
Judging for the 2021 Academy of Chocolate Awards within its filled product category has continued despite the ongoing pandemic, with entries featuring Indian, Japanese and Thai flavours shared prominence with Nordic, East European and Georgian accents, emerging with honours, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Olam Food Ingredients makes strategic additions to its board of directors
Global ingredients specialist ofi has appointed three non-executive directors to its Board of Directors, strengthening its overall management team, writes Neill Barston.
Cargill makes major $35 million investment in Malaysian site for confectionery ingredient processing
Cargill has moved to further expand its Asian manufacturing facilities with a key investment of $35 million expansion of its production facility in Port Klang, Malaysia, for speciality fats including those used within confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
US division of Barry Callebaut unveils dairy-free compounds for confectionery and bakery
Barry Callebaut’s US division has made major plant-based product strides as it releases an extended new series of dairy-free compounds designed for confectionery and bakery ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rousselot set to showcase major confectionery solutions at FiE and HiE events
Ingredients business Rousselot will be showcasing a broad range of confectionery solutions including for gummy applications, at this year’s FiE and HiE events set to be staged in Frankfurt, Germany, later this month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Cargill completes $100 million expansion work on core Ivory Coast cocoa processing site
A major venture from Cargill has been completed, as it unveils a $100 million expansion of its cocoa processing facilities in Yopougon, Ivory Coast, which is believed to be the largest grinding plant of its kind in Africa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Innova Market Insights confirms its place as a knowledge partner for FiEurope 2021 in Frankfurt
International industry research group Innova Market Insights will be playing a central role at FiEurope 2021 in Frankfurt as a Knowledge Partner and co-host of the industry event’s New Product Zone.
Loacker confirms non-GM project verification commitment to transparent sourcing
Global confectionery brand Loacker has confirmed that it has gained non-GM project verification status, resulting in enhanced brand transparency, which will be applied to its Quadratini chocolate wafers and core classic flavours, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Olam Food Ingredients gains branding overhaul as it extends global presence
A key rebranding move has been confirmed by Olam food ingredients (“ofi”), as it seeks to expand and enhance its range of industry solutions, including within the confectionery and bakery sectors, writes Neill Barston.
National Confectioners Association report unveils core consumer buying habits
The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed a new report exploring consumers’ major chocolate consumption patterns and preferences, writes Neill Barston.
Givaudan confirms deal for US-based natural colours business DDW
Swiss flavours and fragrances firm Givaudan has confirmed a deal to acquire US-based natural colour company DDW, as part of its broader growth plans for its Taste and Wellbeing business, writes Neill Barston.
BDSI raises significant concerns over sharp raw ingredients price rises for confectionery
The BDSI German confectionery trade body has expressed further concerns regarding ‘significant increases’ in raw materials prices, energy costs as well as rises in logistics and packaging costs that are impacting the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability