ingredients
Barry Callebaut Levapan deal strengthens South American presence
Barry Callebaut has sought to further expand its portfolio of interests in South America, after signing a long-term deal with Colombian food ingredient specialist Levapan, aimed at strengthening its operations in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition business
Health and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global taste and perfume company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks supplier showcase 2022
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive review of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase, meeting packaging specialists tna, Cargill’s ingredients team, DT&G Ltd equipment, and Capol on its latest ingredients developments for the US and wider global markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video exclusive: Sweets & Snacks supplier showcase 2022
The supplier showcase formed an integral part of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, highlighting significant developments across equipment, systems and ingredients. In our exclusive video, Editor Neill Barston speaks to some of the key exhibitors including tna, Cargill, DT&G Ltd, and Capol for insights on the latest sector news for 2022
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Supplier showcase makes successful return to Sweets & Snacks Expo
A dynamic range of equipment, systems and ingredients came under the spotlight for this year’s supplier showcase at the 25th anniversary edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Beneo makes key €50 million pulse processing site investment
Functional ingredients business Beneo has unveiled plans for a €50 million new pulse processing site in Offstein, Germany, with a broad array of application potential, including for snacks and confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
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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