product development
Canada’s Chocxo brand delivers two senior sales director hires amid US expansion
Chocxo, the Canadian, 100% organic, low sugar and keto-friendly chocolate brand has made two key senior appointments including Katrina Carlson as director of sales USA West and Donna McReynolds-Sanchez as director of sales USA Costco, Club & C-Stores.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Siemens research calls for greater collaboration between sector manufacturers and machinery suppliers
A research study from Siemens has called for renewed collaboration between food and drink manufactures and machine builders in devising factories of the future, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery sector looks to a more settled summer for retail revival
That’s it! Easter’s done and dusted for another year. It’s too soon to know whether Easter 2022 will be a ‘normal’ one, free of restrictions, but we can always hope.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Beneo appoints new EMEA sales director amid expansion plans
Global Ingredients business Beneo has appointed Stefanie De Roover as sales director EMEA, based at its Belgian site in Tienen, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International acquires Grenade protein bar business
Mondelēz International is set to complete a deal for a majority interest in Grenade, a British-based performance nutrition firm within the fast-rising high protein bar segment, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley appoints Adam Grant as UK general manager
Mars Wrigley UK has confirmed Adam Grant as the company’s general manager, who will be tasked with driving growth for key brands including M&M’s and Galaxy chocolate ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits extends its nut inclusion series for confectionery
Global ingredients business Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke, has added a high brix paste to its range of allergen free, nut flavoured inclusions series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Metal filter system devised for chocolate and biscuits manufacturers
Netherlands business Goudsmit Magnetic Systems has devised a metal filter solution for the confectionery sector, aimed as business operating within decoration of cakes, biscuits and yoghurt-based products.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Enhanced automation and efficiency at the heart of form, fill and seal equipment ranges
There is an increasing array of technology being developed for the form fill and seal market across the world. Neill Barston reports on key developments
Keeping ahead of taste trends amid a coronavirus-focused world
With numerous logistics and product development factors within food and drink sector being placed under considerable strain during the coronavirus pandemic, Austrian-based ingredients and flavours group Esarom examines how we may view product development in the near future
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Driving growth in natural ingredients
Delivering product ranges with natural solutions is becoming ever more important to manufacturers, as Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks Expo honours the best global confectionery ranges
An array of creative confectionery and snacks items were placed under the spotlight for the new product awards at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, US.
Mars Wrigley revives its ‘world’s sweetest’ intern initiative
Mars Wrigley Confectionery, which is behind major brands including M&M’s, Snickers and Skittles, has announced what it believes is the world’s sweetest internship opportunity in Chicago, US.
Wacker delivers Chinese lab facilities serving confectionery and bakery ranges
German-based industry solutions and ingredients business Wacker Chemie is expanding its Chinese operations, after developing a laboratory in Shanghai serving markets including the confectionery and bakery sectors.