innovation
Tazzy Candy’s vegan lollipop start-up on a mission to shake-up market
The founders of US-based women owned and operated confectionery start-up Tazzy Candy have proclaimed a mission of reviving the lollipop market with a new sugar-free vegan series ‘explosive flavours,’ writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero ramps up recycling drive with eco-friendly Rocher packaging
The Ferrero Group has stepped-up its efforts to make 100% of its packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025 with new eco-designed boxes for its key Rocher range, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ritter Sport’s travel retail confectionery delivers key sustainability focus
Premium chocolate brand Ritter Sport has targeted the travel retail sector with its latest packaging design concept, placing sustainability as a core strategic focus, writes Neill Barston.
CarobWay delivers an ancient crop with a modern twist and snacks potential
Israeli-based FoodTech and agriTech start-up CarobWay is seeking to bring the ancient Biblical carob fruit to the modern table as a super-nutritious, highly sustainable food crop with snacks and confectionery potential, writes Neill Barston.
Bühler and DIL complete unveiling of new facility researching future product ranges
The Swiss-based Bühler Group and the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) have completed the inauguration of the Technology Centre Proteins of the Future in Germany, focused on developing a wide range of plant-based product series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Packaging specialist Macpac launches new sustainability campaign
UK packaging specialist Macpac has launched a dedicated campaign delivering a personalised and key sustainability message for its sector customer base, as it continues its drive to deliver environmentally sustainable solutions for sectors including confectionery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Technology-led solutions may hold the key to reshaping the chocolate confectionery sector
So much for August being the traditional quiet period when the vast majority of the confectionery sector appears to wind down for holiday season – these continue to feel like unprecedented times on a number of fronts.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
GEA releases key extrusion system for global snacks production
Equipment and systems business GEA has completed its xTru Twin series of high-capacity extruders lines for industries including confectionery and snacks, with new flagship version, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon set to reveal key industry automation solutions at Pack Expo event
Robotic pick and place systems and flow wrapping machinery will be among the heart of Syntegon Technology’s processing and packaging solutions being displayed at Pack Expo in Las Vegas, US next month reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut launches Caramel Aura chocolate and Indulgence Playbook for US market
Barry Callebaut has unveiled a key guide for US manufacturers in the confectionery and bakery sectors – the Indulgence Playbook, to maximise product opportunities including its latest chocolate range Caramel Aura, reports, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
IPCO creates enhanced cooling tunnel system for confectionery markets
Netherlands-based process solutions business IPCO has enhanced its equipment series with an advanced new energy-efficient cooling tunnel for confectionery and bakery applications, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits extends core granulate ingredients for confectionery and snacks
Natural ingredients group Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke has launched a new range of ready-to-order granulates developed to aid smoother running of production processes for confectionery and snacks manufacturers, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero delivers key range expansion with first ever Rocher and Raffaello chocolate bars
The Ferrero group is breaking new ground in entering the premium chocolate bar category with its Rocher and Raffaello brands for the first time in its long-established history, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Italian chocolate business ICAM celebrates 75th anniversary
As Italian-founded ICAM celebrates a major confectionery manufacturing milestone of 75 years, we speak to vice president Plinio Agostoni on its pandemic challenges and hopes for the future. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability