Vitafoods Europe returns this Spring amid nutraceutical sector growthRegistration for this year’s Vitafoods Europe nutraceutical event is now open, with organisers confirming its traditional May scheduling after last year’s event was shifted to October amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Devising true artisan confectionery artformsThe artisan confectionery sector has seen significant growth in recent years – US-based chocolatier William Poole recounts his notable career as it enters a fresh chapter as he sets out to create a new venture. Neill Barston reports Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation report outlines sector plans for 2050 carbon neutralityThe UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and consultancy firm SLR have unveiled a report on how the sector can achieve the ambitious target of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050, highlighting an urgent need for government support. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cama site visitConfectionery Production meets Massimo Pietra of the Cama Group to discuss its expansion plans. Neill Barston reports Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Sustainability
Givaudan and Bühler team up supporting Swiss-based start-up businessesA major international partnership has been agreed between flavours and fragrance specialist Givaudan and the Bühler group targeting accelerated development of new Swiss businesses, including companies focused on applications within the confectionery and bakery sectors. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major events lined-up for national chocolate weekA series of key industry events has been confirmed marking the UK’s annual chocolate week, which takes place between 15-21 October. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products