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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.
Pecan Deluxe’s £3m investment plans are underway
Inclusions specialist Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe) has announced that its £3 million factory extension is due for completion in October 2018.
Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
Key ingredients to watch in 2018
Green banana flour is among the four key ingredients that are expected to excel across Europe in 2018, new research suggests, as consumer appetite for new ingredients is strong.
ADM develops citrus cake mixes
ADM Milling has added two seasonal limited edition cake mixes, Zesty Lemon and Zesty Orange to its Bakery Mix portfolio.
Mars Wrigley to unveil 20 new confectionery products in US
At the upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show in Chicago, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US will share insights for retailers from its recently announced ‘Omnichannel’ category approach, as well as new products and line extensions.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Tna develops turnkey blending system for sweets
Tna has launched a new turnkey vibratory motion blending system to mix multiple dry or wet products.