manufacturing
World Cocoa Foundation meeting strikes positive note amid major industry challenges
“The result that really matters – a thriving and equitable cocoa sector,” said World Cocoa Foundation president Chris Vincent in his closing remarks concluding its latest annual partnership meeting held in Amsterdam last week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill claims global first with World Health Organisation compliance on trans-fatty acids
Cargill has achieved a major industry achievement in attaining compliance with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended maximum tolerance levels for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA’s) in fats and oils across its product portfolio, including its offerings for confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Keep in touch with the much-anticipated ISM & ProSweets events
With ISM and ProSweets just a few days away, there are plenty of opportunities to gain some valuable insights into latest industry trends that will making their mark for the year ahead at this year’s events in Cologne, Germany, starting this Sunday.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
WDS prepares enhanced machinery line-up for ProSweets 2024
In the wake of its major presence at Interpack, a broad array of machinery from Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) will be on display at this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne, Germany, as the event opens its doors this weekend, reports Neill Barston.
York Cocoa House calls in administrators to maintain business trading
UK-based confectionery business, York Cocoa House, has appointed administrators to ensure that the company is able to maintain its operations, against a challenging economic backdrop, reports Neill Barston.
Mars, Incorporated makes $237 million investment in advanced Nature’s Bakery facilities
A major investment of $237 million is being made by Mars, Incorporated, into creating an advanced new baking facility for its recently acquired brand Nature’s Bakery, in Salt Lake City, Utah, US, writes Neill Barston.
Special focus: A perfect flavour match
Confectionery Production examines how colours and flavours in 2023 are all about cherishing the past, indulging in the present and innovating for the future. Daisy Phillipson reports
Forging sustainable confectionery packaging set for core focus at ProSweets 2024
The effective delivery of sustainably packaged confectionery ranges for the international sector is to form a core topic for the fast-approaching ProSweets event in Cologne, Germany, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Festive gifting market targeted with Whitakers Chocolates expanded ranges
A major range upgrade for Whitakers Chocolates has been confirmed with its Chocolate and Honeycomb Crisps series gaining a new flavour, as well as being bestowed with new packaging fit for the Christmas gifting season, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Extended Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 event review
As it nears its decade milestone, Gulfood Manufacturing has grown from strength to strength across equipment, systems and ingredients markets for the Middle East, as editor Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Japanese Barry Callebaut teams mark tenth anniversary of chocolate production
Barry Callebaut teams in Japan have been celebrating a significant decade milestone of chocolate production from its Takasaki site, which has seen the company’s presence in the region continue to expand, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing set to return with record-breaking array of exhibitors
This year’s Gulfood Manufacturing has already set its stall-out as its biggest ever, with more than 2,000 exhibitors, with confectionery and snacks once again featuring significantly. Editor Neill Barston previews the fast-paced, dynamic show
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive: WNWN Food Labs among Mondelēz International’s CoLab Tech accelerator scheme
UK alt-choc business WNWN Food Labs has been named among nine start-up enterprises forming part of Mondelēz International’s CoLab Tech accelerator programme designed to support global businesses focused on sustainable and technology-driven product manufacturing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Haribo production at first US manufacturing site is underway
Haribo has made a major investment in its US operations, with production officially under-way at its first-ever North American manufacturing facility, at Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability