Snacks
pladis names Mario Reis as new chief supply chain officer
Global snacking group pladis has appointed Mario Reis as chief supply chain officer, taking a key role in the company’s global supply chain agenda across all its markets.
Symrise to open innovation centre at Dutch Unilever facilities
Global fragrance and industry solutions group Symrise is set to expand its research facilities after installing an innovation lab at the Unilever Foods Innovation Centre on the Wageningen Campus, in the Netherlands.
Quarterly growth achieved by Mondelēz International’s snacks business
Mondelēz International has recorded third quarter net venue growth of 1.1%, to a figure of $6.3 billion amid extensions to its global product portfolio.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Confectionery series from around the world claim awards at yummex
An array of new confectionery launches from around the world including the UK, Italy, Germany and Russia have taken the honours at the yummex Middle East Innovation Awards 2019.
pladis enhances strategic teams across its snacks portfolio
Global snacking group pladis has enhanced its strategic and creative operations in appointing TBWA\London, as well as Manning Gottlieb OMD for media planning.
CEO Michele Buck elected chairman of The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company has elected Michele Buck as chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately.
Morris and Son gains new site expanding its confectionery supplies business
UK confectionery supplier and food and drink stock management specialist Morris & Son has confirmed acquisition of a 52,400 sq ft warehouse in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offering the business a key opportunity for growth.
Taura Natural Ingredients set for new healthier snacks series at Food Ingredients Europe
The global Taura Natural Ingredients group is to unveil its latest series of snack-based fruit solutions at the Food Ingredients Europe trade fair in France this December.
GEA launches new sustainable packaging series
GEA has launched a new sustainable solution, FoodTray, combining the advantages of thermoforming technology, cardboard and film, to create sustainable packaging that helps reduce food waste.
United Nations venture delivers ethically-sourced chocolate series
The United Nations Development Programme has teamed up with the Fairchain Foundation to launch an ethically-sourced chocolate range known as the The Other Bar.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
A host of Brazilian businesses set for this year’s Yummex Middle East
A diverse range of Brazilian businesses are set to appear at this year’s Yummex Middle East international confectionery fair taking place in Dubai between 29-31 October in Dubai.
National Confectioners Association offers tips for Halloween treats
With families soon looking to plan trick-or-treating events, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) is keeping consumers in mind with Halloween Central, a digital resource offering a variety of tools to help understand the unique role that chocolate and candy have to offer.
The Doehler group set to unveil confectionery solutions at Anuga
The Doehler ingredients group will use this year’s Anuga trade fair to present its latest portfolio of natural applications including for confectionery, which combine plant-based nutrition, sugar reduction and functionality with multi-sensory experiences.
Barry Callebaut hosts global launch for Cacaofruit experience series
Barry Callebaut has unveiled its Cacaofruit Experience series of products including a new
chocolate range, with further application for use across the confectionery, bakery, ice-cream and drinks market. Neill Barston reports from San Francisco
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Sustainability