innovation
Theegarten-Pactec delivers high performance, sustainable paper packaging equipment upgrade
German-based equipment specialist Theegarten-Pactec has unveiled key new upgrades to its FPC5 chocolate packaging machine line, enabling it to process paper-based flow packs at high speed, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s natural Wholefruit Chocolate released under Evocao brand
Nearly two years on from its initial unveiling, Barry Callebaut has delivered its no added sugar Wholefruit Chocolate series under the banner of Evocao, targeting chocolatiers, artisans and pastry chefs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey underlines key achievements with its 2020 sustainability report
The Hershey Company has moved to underline its environmental measures and achievements with the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, charting key goals over the past year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The US Functional Chocolate Company extends its latest bar series
The US Functional Chocolate company has released its latest series of clean label products – the brand’s ‘energy’ and ‘sleepy’ varieties that will be available both in stores as well as online, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Euromonitor reveals major snacks upturn trends at World Confectionery Conference
The Euromonitor International research group has unveiled a key snapshot of the global snacking sector, with a 53.4% global growth in online sales in 2020 helping deliver a total market valued at $547 billion across confectionery, savoury snacks, sweet biscuits and bars, as well as ice cream, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: CAOBISCO’s president highlights need for combined sustainability action
The president of CAOBISCO, Aldo Cristiano, has offered a keynote address at the World Confectionery Conference, placing a core emphasis on the need for the sector to deliver on key sustainability principles, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery majors Nestlé, Mars and Mondelēz join sector drive for plastic packaging recycling
Mars UK, Mondelēz and Nestlé have joined an industry initiative forging a £1 million fund targeting making flexible plastic recycling more economically viable for recyclers and easier for consumers, reports Neill Barston.
Tate & Lyle records encouraging annual results amid unprecedented challenges
Tate and Lyle PLC has recorded encouraging annual results, despite a ‘year that had tested us like no other’ according to CEO Nick Hampton, with revenues holding comparatively steady at £2.8 billion for the financial year ending March 31, 2021, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Van Houten brand devises first powdered ruby chocolate drink
Barry Callebaut’s cocoa brand Van Houten has unveiled its latest innovation in becoming the first business to introduce a powdered chocolate drink made from ruby chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
ISM organisers report encouraging early response to 2022 event
Organisers of the ISM international sweets event in Cologne, Germany, have confirmed an encouraging global response to its next event in January, 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Spotlight: Revealing the health-conscious confectionery revolution
Creating confectionery with a healthier edge, as well as catering for fast-rising vegan and dairy-free markets, poses many challenges, as Neill Barston examines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palsgaard’s breakthrough chocolate emulsifier set for World Confectionery Conference showcase
A key confectionery breakthrough is being claimed by Danish emulsifier specialist Palsgaard with its latest polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) product designed to enhance the functionality and efficiency of chocolate manufacturers’ ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero signs Sicily based sustainable power agreement with Falck Renewables
The Ferrero group has confirmed a deal with Italian-based energy company Falck Renewables for a 10-year sustainable power supply agreement with two Sicilian photovoltaic projects contributing towards the confectionery company’s operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Dubai’s DMCC unveils plans for cacao centre international trade hub
The Dubai-based DMCC Free Zone and government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise has unveiled plans for an advanced Cacao Centre, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability