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ISM Middle East 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks to ISM Middle East director, Jan Philipp Hartmann at the conclusion of this year’s key event at the Dubai World Trade Centre, as well as speaking to Karen Beston, of PS8 events, representing the UK pavilion at this eclectic three-day finished product showcase
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Raw Chocolate Company celebrates 15th anniversary with latest vegan range
UK-based Fortissimo Chocolate’s Raw Chocolate Company has unveiled a key rebrand for its innovative, vegan series marking its 15th anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Uelzena reports challenging annual results amid ongoing pandemic
German-based dairy ingredients group Uelzena has reported lower than expected sales of €670 million for 2020, owing to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
‘Secret’ snacking rises amid the pandemic, says Glanbia’s key research
A key sector study by Glanbia Nutritionals has shown that a third (33 per cent) of snacking consumers admit to eating more when others aren’t around, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Palsgaard’s breakthrough chocolate emulsifier set for World Confectionery Conference showcase
A key confectionery breakthrough is being claimed by Danish emulsifier specialist Palsgaard with its latest polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) product designed to enhance the functionality and efficiency of chocolate manufacturers’ ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Dairy and ice cream market interview, Food Union
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks exclusively to Normunds Stanevics, CEO of Food Union Europe on its pandemic response, key challenges and looking forward to the remainder of 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé unveils $5.75 billion deal for Bountiful Company’s core brands, including Nature’s Bounty
The Swiss-based Nestlé group has moved to secure a $5.75 billion deal for the core brands of the Bountiful Company, a key player in global nutrition and supplements market, including functional gummy ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero invests £6.7 million in new Christmas confectionery ranges
The Ferrero group has confirmed major product development investment valued at £6.74 million across its confectionery and spreads, with a number of new seasonal ranges planned.
Macpac revamps website amid demand for bespoke packaging
UK-based packaging specialists Macpac have devised a new website following an increase in demand for bespoke designs, including its lines developed for confectionery.
MIA ethical chocolate brand completes crowdfunding venture
Bean-to-bar chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa) has successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign, gaining £137,000 towards improving its production facilities in Madagascar.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bosch set to release its MEC Kliklok cartoner at Pack Expo
The Bosch Packaging Technology group has confirmed a launch for its Kliklok midrange endload cartoner (MEC) at Pack Expo International 2018 in Chicago, America.
The ‘mint with a hole’ clocks up 70 years on our shelves
The phrase ‘iconic’ is often banded around for products and items that aren’t always terribly deserving of the description.
Nestlé celebrates opening its new US headquarters
Nestlé has marked a major chapter in its US business after officially opening its American headquarters at Arlington, Virginia.
Kancor celebrates gaining IFT Food Expo honours
Indian-based ingredients business Kancor has celebrated winning an Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo Innovation award in Chicago, America, for its refined anti-oxidant, OxiKan CL.