innovation
A host of global businesses will be represented at this year’s Fi Europe & Ni
Final preparations are being made for this year’s Fi Europe & Ni, which will open in Paris for the 33rd time from 3 December.
GNT Group to address key sector challenges at Food Ingredients Europe
The Netherlands-headquartered GNT Group will be exploring some of the biggest challenges facing food segments including confectionery and bakery markets with its Exberry series at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe.
Barry Callebaut cacaofruit chocolate series launch
Confectionery Production covers the world launch of Barry Callebaut’s cacaofruit chocolate and snacks series in San Francisco. Neill Barston speaks to global vice president of marketing, Bas Smit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
GNT to showcase its Exberry colouring lines at Food Matters Live
The Netherlands-headquartered GNT Group will be offering visitors to Food Matters Live 2019 (19-20 November in London) the chance to experience the features and benefits of its Exberry colouring foods with a range of interactive stations and demonstrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert expansion plans
Confectionery Production goes behind the scenes at Gerhard Schubert to discuss its expansion plans and progress made during 2019. Neill Barston speaks to Marcel Kiessling and Mark Stepney in Crailsheim, Germany
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
GNT set to present its Exberry range at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing
The full range of GNT’s established Exberry range will be showcased at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai, which will place an emphasis on interaction.
Palsgaard achieves carbon neutral status
Danish-based ingredients firm Palsgaard recently achieved carbon neutral status across its global operations, which includes confectionery and bakery operations. Neill Barston interviews CEO Jakob Thoisen, and explores its application centres at the company’s HQ
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Bell Flavors extends its operations with new UK facilities
US-founded Bell Flavors & Fragrances has formally opened its latest culinary centre and office space in Ketton, Stamford, UK, which will focus on a number of market segments including confectionery and bakery applications.
Thew Arnott agrees sale of its colour business to Extrachem
UK-based specialist ingredients company, Thew Arnott Group has completed the sale of its colour business, Horizon Specialities, to Extrachem in Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Cargill renews sustainability scheme for the cocoa sector
A major sustainability initiative from Cargill is set to continue as it renews its partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), designed to help key cocoa producing communities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Omya to show snacks nutritional enhancer at Food Ingredients Europe
Ingredients business Omya is using this year’s Food Ingredients Europe event to showcase its series of Calcipur range of calcium carbonates, designed to enhance the nutritional profile of snacks ranges.
Nestlé expands with UK first direct to consumer launch of Kit Kat Chocolatory
The Nestlé group will be offering luxury hand-crafted KitKats as the company makes a UK first into the direct-to-consumer market with the release of its luxury KitKat Chocolatory through 30 John Lewis & Partners shops across Britain.
Cargill invests in chocolate production facilities for reduced-sugar ranges
Global ingredients and solutions business Cargill has invested $5 million in its site in Mouscron (Belgium) to enhance its capabilities for producing chocolate with lower sugar levels.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cama packaging continues expansion with major plans for new headquarters
With the packaging machinery market attracting strong competition around the world, devising equipment with a point of difference poses a number of challenges, as Neill Barston discovered visiting Cama’s Italian headquarters
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability