Snacks
Nestlé confectionery claims global first with recyclable packaging
The Nestlé confectionery group has made a major technical breakthrough in product packaging that will see its ‘YES!’ snack bar range wrapped in recyclable paper for the first time.
Mondelēz International strikes major renewable energy deal
A major move from Mondelēz International has seen it partner with Enel Green Power North America, the Enel Group’s US-based renewable energy specialist business in a twelve-year supply deal.
Hybrid capability focus for Baker Perkins’ latest oven system
Equipment manufacturer Baker Perkins has launched its latest TruBake HiCirc convection oven, targeting the baked snacks and confectionery market segments.
Sweets and Snacks Expo delivers major confectionery releases
Delivering market insights and a host of new products, this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo held plenty of intriguing prospects, as Neill Barston discovered
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International acquires Perfect Snacks nutrition bars
The Mondelēz International group has confirmed an agreement to acquire a majority interest in the US-based Perfect Snacks nutrition bar range.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Fortress Technology to present industry solutions at IBIE
Equipment manufacturer Fortress Technology is set to reveal a range of industry solutions at this year’s International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) event in America.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mintel reveals top five snack trends at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Speaking at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, Marcia Mogelonsky offered Confectionery Production an update on the organisation’s top five confectionery trends that it expects will be making headlines for the remainder of this year.
Abicab agrees debut appearance for peanut exporters at Snackex trade fair
Amid a major market expansion, Brazilian peanut exporters are set to showcase their ranges at the Snackex trade fair in Barcelona, Spain.
Snacks packaging line reports quality control improvements with latest Ishida systems
A specialist German potato chip brand is reportedly maintaining excellent quality control on its upgraded high-capacity packing lines thanks to the introduction of sealtesters and checkweighers from Ishida Europe.
Whitakers Chocolates confirms status as a vegan-friendly manufacturer
UK confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates’ products are officially suitable for vegans after being successfully registered by the Vegan Society.
Bell Flavors and Fragrances set to unveil new solutions at Snackex
US-based Bell Flavors is set to unveil its latest range of snack concepts at this year’s Snackex event taking place in Barcelona, Spain, between 27-28 June.
McVitie’s scores major brand sponsorship deal with Team GB’s Tokyo Olympic squad
As theTokyo 2020 Olympic Games draws ever closer, Team GB has confirmed that Britain’s biggest biscuit brand, McVitie’s has joined its roster of official partners.
Gelita gears up for IFT in New Orleans with new cocktail gummies
German-based ingredients business Gelita is returning to the IFT Food Expo in New Orleans, America, to showcase collagen peptides and gelatine used within sectors including confectionery.
US trade war impacts on Chinese confectionery market
The world’s second largest economy has long been held as having strong confectionery potential. Neill Barston reports on how it is navigating wider market turbulence With China remaining entrenched in a trade tariff stand-off with America, few analysts have been surprised this has impacted on its economy. As previously reported, many of the country’s […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing