ingredients
Industry faces key global pressures from Indonesia’s concerning palm oil export ban
The surprise decision by authorities in Indonesia last weekend to ban exports of palm oil could well have major implications for some of the biggest manufacturers within the confectionery sector.
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Indonesian palm oil export ban places pressure on global industry supply chains
Indonesia’s decision to place a temporary export ban on palm oil could significantly impact manufacturing operations, including major brands within the confectionery and snacks sector, according to market analysts, writes Neill Barston.
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Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group warns of major industry crisis
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned the country’s industry is facing a severe combination of major challenges including the ongoing pandemic, rapidly rising energy costs and increased raw ingredients prices, reports Neill Barston.
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Beneo confirms $7.7 million investment enhancing German ingredient storage
Functional ingredients business Beneo has made a $7.7 million investment into quadrupling of the storage capacity at its Offstein facility in Germany, writes Neill Barston.
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Pandemic purchasing: Consumers turn to healthier ingredients including almonds within confectionery
The pandemic has posed a huge challenge for many food producers during the past two years, but there have also been opportunities for the food sector, as the Almond Board of California has highlighted in its latest market reflection.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fairtrade America highlights core ingredients sourcing trends for 2022
The Fairtrade America independent certification working for improved conditions for farming communities, has released its five core trends impacting on how brands are set to source ingredients in 2022, reports Neill Barston.
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Alland & Robert welcomes US verdict on acacia gum
Global natural gums company Alland & Robert has welcomed a ruling that acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes in the United States, writes Neill Barston.
Puratos names new CEO Pierre Tossut, as business continues global expansion
Chocolate and bakery ingredients group Puratos has named Pierre Tossut as CEO and Cédric van Belle as Chairman of the Board, writes Neill Barston.
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Canada’s Bartek Ingredients releases advanced gummy formulation range
Canadian-based Bartek Ingredients, specialising in malic and fumaric acid, used the recent FiEurope event to unveil its latest proprietary technology to optimise pectin-based gummy formulation, reports Neill Barston.
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Remaining award categories announced for Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021
The Academy of Chocolate has announced the results from its remaining categories in its 2021 Awards, which include hot chocolates, spreads, flavoured couverture bars and the Academy of Chocolate brand experience.
Fairtrade celebrates brands joining its movement, including Russell Stover chocolates
Fairtrade America has celebrated a number of key brands becoming partners in recent months, including Hu Kitchen snacks, Russell Stover chocolates, and the Grace Farm Foods group, reports Neill Barston.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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