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Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration
The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Christian Hansen appoints Barentz as a UK industry solutions partner
The Christian Hansen Natural Colours group has confirmed the appointment of Barentz as its UK strategic partner for its industry portfolio, which includes development of confectionery and bakery applications, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Givaudan reveals avdvanced AI tools for creating latest product ranges
The Givaudan Taste & Wellbeing group has released its Advanced Tools for Modelling (ATOM) using artificial intelligence for optimising food and flavour formulation and collaborative ventures, including confectionery and bakery applications, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: ZDS confectionery college 70th anniversary interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Andreas Bertram, managing director of ZDS, the Central college of the German Confectionery Industry, on its 70th anniversary, trends and market hopes for 2021
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars trials breakthrough US robotic serving system to engage in-store shoppers
A breakthrough confectionery experience has been trialled in New York, US, as Mars Wrigley teams up with retail group Wakefern Food Corp, and technology firm Savioke, for an eye-catching robot serving venture, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Nestlé reports challenging conditions with latest results amid ongoing global pandemic
The Swiss-headquartered Nestlé group has reported testing conditions in its latest annual results, which saw the business incur significant additional global operating costs amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Mondelez launches Sustainable Futures environmental impact investment platform
Mondelēz International has confirmed the launch of its Sustainable Futures initiative, an impact investing platform to incubate, finance and support self-sustaining ventures that address key challenges in the world, including climate change, as the business explains to Confectionery Production.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ethical chocolate brand Love Cocoa extends Easter confectionery series
Fast-rising ethical British chocolate brand Love Cocoa has expanded its Easter confectionery series that is set to include two giant luxury eggs featuring its signature truffles, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hershey unveils latest better-for-you confectionery strategy
The US-based Hershey confectionery business has unveiled major strategies for delivering new solutions in the better-for-you chocolate category, in response to growing consumer demand for healthier options, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Moo Free Chocolates reports major growth in its vegan chocolate ranges
British-based Moo Free Chocolates has reported a major 300% growth in its online sales in the past year, amid a key spike in demand for vegan ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
HERZA Schokolade unveils latest organic chocolate pieces
German-based HERZA Schokolade has released its latest “Inspired by nature” organic chocolate pieces in response to growing global demand for natural ingredients, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Bühler delivers key innovations despite results revealing market challenges
The Bühler Group has completed delivery of a number of key technology innovations during the past year, despite challenging global conditions impacting on its annual results, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Welsh-based RMGroup automated packaging systems firm gains industry certified status
The RMGroup UK (Rees Machinery Group), specialising in advanced packaging systems, has been named as the first manufacturer in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK’s Firetree chocolate supported by EU-backed MEIF loan to develop new ranges
Premium UK chocolate brand Firetree has gained a £250,000 MEIF (Midlands Engine Investment Fund) loan to help meet increasing domestic and export demand for its series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability