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Studies reveal consumer trend for upturn in snacks and chocolate markets
The ongoing global coronavirus crisis is significantly influencing day-to-day behaviour of consumers, including driving a key upturn within the snacks sector, according to research from FMCG Gurus.
Bunge Loders Croklaan opens its first creative studio in Istanbul
Netherlands-based oils and fats specialist Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), has opened its first creative studio in Istanbul, Turkey, working across its ingredients portfolio including with confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
AR Packaging group revamps portfolio into sole branding
The global ÅR Packaging group has confirmed it is incorporating its portfolio of brands, which includes confectionery-based series, into a new sole identity.
Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in India
Cargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its first manufacturing site within Asia. Neill Barston reports
Beneo delivers latest root fibre series for confectionery ranges
German-headquartered ingredients business Beneo has expanded its chicory root fibre based portfolio with a new organic solution, OraftiOrganic, created for manufacturers of confectionery and bakery product series.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler set for opening key US food application centre
The CEO of Bühler, Stefan Scheiber, has said that resilience, collaboration and sustainability within businesses will be key to emerging through the coronavirus crisis, speaking at a press preview to launch its latest US food application centre in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Beech’s Fine Chocolates kickstarts joint community fundraising campaign
UK confectionery brand Beech’s Fine Chocolates has teamed up with The National Garden Scheme, for a six month campaign aiming to raise significant funds for a number of leading charities including those providing much-needed medical services.
Kerry enhances plant protein range with series for cookies and healthier snacks
Irish-based taste and nutrition group Kerry has expanded its plant protein range with applications across a number of food segments, including cookies, nutritional bars and ice-creams, amid an expansion in healthier option product markets
Gerhard Schubert packaging creates new company exploring sector partnerships
The management team behind Germany’s Gerhard Schubert packaging machinery specialists has created a new separate company associated with the firm, aiming to deliver partnership opportunities and creative start-ups.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Approaching new confectionery product development with an eye for success
Within a highly competitive market, manufacturers of confectionery and bakery goods are working harder than ever to enable their products to stand out from the crowd amid a major pandemic. Food and confectionery consultant Graham Godfrey, a Confectionery Production editorial board member, examines what exactly makes a product a hit with consumers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler’s first US virtual event includes opening new food application centre
The Bühler group is set to hold its first North American virtual event, based on global nutritional challenges, the future of food, and marking the grand opening of its latest Food Application Centre (FAC) in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut creates digital events platform for US customers
Swiss-headquartered chocolate and cocoa business Barry Callebaut has developed a new digital events platform for its US customers in response to coronavirus pandemic conditions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nimbus Foods names new product development manager for inclusions and decorations ranges
UK inclusions and decorations specialist Nimbus Foods has named Craig Freshwater as the company’s new confectionery new product development manager.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Fritsch’s social media campaign supports bakery sector amid key challenges
German-based bakery group Fritsch has offered a response to the coronavirus crisis with its #SaveOurBakers social media campaign, highlight the major challenges faced by small and medium-sized bakeries.