Snacks
Interpack organiser Messe Düsseldorf backs FoodAfrica Cairo event
Interpack organiser Messe Düsseldorf is expanding its presence in Middle East Africa region with backing for the FoodAfrica Cairo trade fair event, writes Neill Barston.
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Glanbia Nutritionals makes €1.4 million investment into Irish research and development site
Global ingredients and solutions group Glanbia Nutritionals has placed a €1.4 million investment into enhancing its Research and Development facility in Kilkenny, Ireland, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bonds of London adds festive sparkle with latest Christmas sweets series
Confectionery specialists at Bonds of London has released its latest Christmas range in time for the festive period, offering a host of festive favourites for the season.
GNT research set to empower confectionery businesses to create new colouring solutions
A key programme of research from colouring foods business GNT is aiming to empower companies within the confectionery, snacks and bakery sectors to unlock new bespoke market solutions, reports Neill Barston.
Fairtrade celebrates brands joining its movement, including Russell Stover chocolates
Fairtrade America has celebrated a number of key brands becoming partners in recent months, including Hu Kitchen snacks, Russell Stover chocolates, and the Grace Farm Foods group, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Beneo’s latest research finds older generations seeking greater range of products with health benefits
Fresh global research conducted for ingredients firm Beneo has found consumers are now even more focused on ‘positive’ ageing, with alternative healthier food and drink options perceived as being particularly desirable, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Markus Rustler appointed president of Interpack advisory committee
Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec packaging equipment has been named as president and chairman of the advisory committee for Interpack, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Plant-based revolution continues as consumers back sustainably produced ranges
As the latest research from Danish-based emulsifier business Palsgaard notes, demand for plant-based products of all kinds is showing no sign of slowing any time soon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert targets sustainable packaging systems for ProSweets
Gerhard Schubert is gearing up for a core focus on delivering sustainable packaging solutions for confectionery, including cartoning systems and advanced 3D parts printing at the upcoming key ProSweets trade fair, reports Neill Barston.
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Hershey lines up major $1.2 billion deal for US-based Dot’s Pretzels business
The US-based Hershey Company has made a $1.2 billion move to acquire American snacks specialist business Dot’s Pretzels, amid sustained broader category growth, writes Neill Barston.
Paradise Fruits to unveil its latest functional confectionery at Fi Europe event
Global ingredients group Paradise Fruits by Jahncke, has confirmed it is set to unveil its latest set of healthy series, including new plant base functional confectionery, at Fi Europe (FIE) 2021, writes Neill Barston.
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Mondelēz launches second round of SnackFutures ‘CoLab’ innovation and venture hub
Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has unveiled plans for its latest SnackFutures innovation and venture hub, opening applications for its CoLab 2022 classes, reports Neill Barston.
IMA group set to unveil latest industry solutions at Gulfood
From this weekend at Gulfood Manufacturing, the IMA Group is set to showcase a range of industry packaging equipment solutions industry sectors including for the confectionery and snacks segments.
Mondelēz International records key nine-month upturn bolstered by major acquisitions
Mondelēz has revealed a performance boost with its nine-month results, recording net revenues increasing 7.8% to $7.2 billion for the period against the previous year, bolstered by several key acquisitions including Hu, Grenade and Gourmet Food, writes Neill Barston.
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