Snacks
Paradise Fruits reveals upturn in demand for natural ingredients
Natural ingredients group Paradise Fruits by Jahncke, has reported a strong upturn in demand for its organic fruit inclusions after showcasing its latest series at two major trade fairs.
National Confectioners Association moves to create US national candy month
The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed plans to created a ‘national candy month’ at its annual State of the Industry Conference, celebrating the significance of the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International join science-based sustainable business growth initiative
Global confectionery brand Mondelēz International has renewed its commitment to reduce environmental impact and drive sustainable growth at scale, by joining the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
pladis to make major sugar reduction move for its McVitie’s biscuit range
A major sugar reduction move has been confirmed by pladis, the global snacking company manufacturing brands including McVitie’s.
Patrick Poirrier gains ISM Award at 50th anniversary event
Patrick Poirrier, CEO of French confectionery company Cemoi, has been named as the ISM Award winner, as the event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Beneo to release its latest sugar free sweets collection at ISM
For this year’s ISM trade fair, Beneo is unveiling its latest confectionery collection featuring sugar-free candies that contains authentic flavours from around the world.
Mondelēz International reports financial quarter upturn
Mondelēz International has reported an encouraging financial quarter, with net revenues increasing 2.1% to $6.9 billion, attributed to a boost from organic sales growth totalling 4.1%.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Record number of exhibitors set for this year’s key ISM trade fair
As ISM in Cologne, Germany, is set to marks its 50th anniversary, the trade fair has confirmed a record total of 1,750 exhibitors from 76 countries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reports first quarter financial upturn
The Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut Group has made financial first quarter gains, increasing its sales volumes by 8.2% to 585,620 tonnes, with revenues also up 8.7% to CHF 2 billion for the period.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
pladis appoints chief insights officer as company focuses on growth strategy
Snacks group pladis has appointed Geoff Painter as Chief Insights Officer, as the business continues its growth trend.
Almonds set to drive snacking innovation in 2020
Almonds will continue to be a key ingredient driving innovation in snacking as the plant-based ‘revolution’, wholesome indulgence and natural, earthy flavours are set to be 2020’s top trends, according to Innova Market Insights.
Dupont confirms merger of its nutrition and biosciences business with IFF
Ingredients and industry solutions company DuPont has confirmed that its nutritions and biosciences business will be merged with the IFF group.
Corbion to showcase latest portfolio innovations at Fi Europe 2019
Corbion will use Fi Europe 2019 as a platform to showcase its range of solutions for enhancing nutrition, stability and flavour profiles such as sourness across savoury foods, confectionery, bakery and more.
