innovation
Israeli start-up ChickP Protein launches chickpea-based snacks starch
Israeli-based FoodTech start-up, ChickP Protein, has launched its next-gen native starch developed from chickpea for food and beverage applications, including potential for a wide array of snacks
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Major breakthrough for Rousselot with centre-filled nutraceutical gummies series
Ingredients business Rousselot, specialists in collagen-based solutions, has extended its SiMoGel series in developing centre-filled nutraceutical gummies for the global confectionery market.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports Q4 upturn after unprecedented conditions during 2020
The Barry Callebaut Group has reported a fourth quarter recovery of 4% in its annual trading results, after the business acknowledged “unprecedented conditions” had impacted upon revenues for the first half of its financial year, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Virtual platform for Fi Europe unveiled replacing physical event
A virtual resource has been created for the upcoming Fi Europe Connect for exhibitors and participants to exchange ideas from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Industrial AI: How Smart Technologies are revolutionising confectionery
Confectionery manufacturers are in need of flexible equipment that can generate a greater range of products, with the ability to bring new products to market quickly and with smaller batch runs. This is where the latest in Industry 4.0 concepts and technologies can help suppliers, reports Daisy Phillipson
Paradise Fruits unveils allergy-free nut flavoured confectionery granulates
Natural ingredients business Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke has developed a new range of allergy-free nut flavoured granulates.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Latvian-based Food Union releases major European ice cream series
Latvian-headquartered ice cream and dairy producer, Food Union, continues to invest in developing innovative products that connect consumers across key markets, as it unveils a series of 17 new products across its brands.
Ethical confectionery brand Choc Affair unveils latest range
UK ethical chocolate making brand, Choc Affair, has unveiled a Chocolate Tasting Experience and Spiced Drinking Chocolate Kit, as it aims to spread a little bit of confectionery happiness during the ongoing pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Chr.Hansen opens revamped French natural colouring R&D site
Natural colours specialist Chr. Hansen has inaugurated its advanced, revamped research and development facilities in Montpellier, France as part of wider investment in innovative solutions for sectors including confectionery, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Major snacks group pladis appoints Jennifer Moss as R&D chief
Major international snacking brand pladis has appointed Jennifer Moss as global chief research and development (R&D) officer for the group across its chocolate and confectionery operations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association backs US Halloween festivities
With Halloween around the corner, the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has released figures that show sales of seasonal candy have increased 12% in the build-up to the key spooky seasonal celebration, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Sustainability
Halloween special: National Confectioners Association on major US celebration plans
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Carly Schildhaus, public affairs manager of the National Confectioners Association, on how the sector has coped with the pandemic, market trends, celebration plans, and prospects for a new venue for the Sweets and Snacks Expo for 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars delivers digital Treat Town app for Halloween celebrations
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its Treat Town digital app for mobile phones to help families celebrate Halloween in an innovative, socially distanced way amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Schubert prepares to unveil live demos at Pack Expo Connects event
German-based global packaging brand Schubert has unveiled plans for its appearance at Pack Expo Connects virtual event, revealing its latest series of industry equipment and systems.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability