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Spanish natural ingredients firm Importaco acquires Italian business Besana
Spanish-based food company Importaco, which specialises in fruit and nuts for the food sector including for confectionery, has agreed a deal for the Italian snacks, nuts and chocolate business, Besana.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tomra highlights key nut processing challenges with new publication
Belgian-based Tomra Food has created an eBook targeting processors handling operational challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
The California Walnut Commission launches global “Power of 3” campaign
The California Walnut Commission is launching a “Power of 3” global marketing initiative in order to educate consumers on the health benefits of walnuts.
Almonds set to drive snacking innovation in 2020
Almonds will continue to be a key ingredient driving innovation in snacking as the plant-based ‘revolution’, wholesome indulgence and natural, earthy flavours are set to be 2020’s top trends, according to Innova Market Insights.
Macadamias are underutilised as flavour pairing
Australian Macadamias has released findings from independent research agency, GalKal, revealing macadamias are an underutilised ingredient in the traditional chocolate and nuts pairing.
Olam to showcase its latest developments at FiAsia 2019
Olam International will be showcasing ingredients ranges from its Cocoa, Edible Nuts and Spices units at this year’s FiAsia, taking place 11-13 September in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bühler UK achieves seventh Queen’s Award with its sorting technology
Development teams within Bühler UK have been in celebratory mood after the business claimed a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, recognising its pioneering research into camera technology used within industry sorting machines.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Almond Board of California sets out its sustainability vision
Richard Waycott, CEO and president of the Almond Board of California, recently made his first visit to ProSweets and ISM in Germany. Neill Barston meets him and chairman of the board, Holly King, to discuss the organisation’s progress and major focus on sustainability Maintaining a keen eye on trends within global confectionery markets is […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
‘Nestlé for Healthier Kids’ initiative makes a global impact
On the United Nations International Day of Families (15 May), Nestlé announced its global ‘Nestlé for Healthier Kids’ initiative.
Rising popularity of sweet praline nuts
A growing trend for sweet praline nuts and seeds being used within UK confectionery has been highlighted by inclusions business Pecan Deluxe Candy.
Bühler breaks into natural hazelnut market
The Bühler Group has announced that it is to expand into the natural hazelnut market with the Turkish launch of its combination of sorting technologies.
Sweetdreams expands production facilities
UK chocolatier Sweetdreams has delivered a major £600,000 expansion of its production facilities in Northumberland.
Shelf life boost with new Thew Arnott coating series
Specialist ingredients companies Thew Arnott and Flo Chemical have introduced Flo Zein all-natural corn protein films developed to coat nuts and enhance shelf life, which have been created for the European market.
Nestlé posts slight growth following sale of US confectionery division
Nestlé has registered a slight year-on-year growth in profits across its businesses, with sales figures of CHF 89.8 billion (€78bn) for 2017 against CHF 89.5 (€77.7bn) the previous year.