Snacks
Confectionery sector remains key market for almond inclusions
The confectionery sector remains the most popular segment for product ranges with almond ingredients, according to latest industry research, writes Neill Barston.
BDSI highlights key training opportunities for next generation of confectionery specialists
Germany’s confectionery trade association, the BDSI has highlighted a broad range of industry training opportunity available starting from this August, writes, Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation appoints Karen Betts as chief executive
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is set to appoint a new chief executive, Karen Betts, to lead the organisation from 2022, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle progresses key Chinese stevia sustainability programme
Sweetener solutions group Tate & Lyle PLC has developed a key sustainability initiative in China, enabling stevia growers in China to lower their environmental impact, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Ingredients brand NZMP creates chocolate-based probiotic series
NZMP, the ingredients brand of global dairy company Fonterra, has unveiled an extension to its portfolio including chocolates and snacks series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Paradise Fruits creates new health division for functional snacks and confectionery
Natural ingredients business Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has invested in creating a new division for the fast-evolving health product market, including devising functional snacks and confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference set for a physical event in September 2022
With such a fine response to our debut World Confectionery Conference that attracted hundreds of online visitors from around the globe, we are pressing full steam ahead in unveiling plans for our physical event in Brussels next year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert posts results upturn and unveils cobot technology
The Gerhard Schubert packaging machinery group has posted an above forecasted turnover for 2020, with sales up 2.5% over the previous year, to €281 million, despite pandemic challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Synergy Flavours develops ‘citrusology’ online programme
Synergy Flavours has created a new education programme, ‘Citrusology,’ designed to encourage interest in citrus flavour profiles that have broad confectionery and snacks markets application, reports Neill Barston.
Mondelēz embarks on transparency venture revealing Triscuit snacks supply chains
Mondelēz International has confirmed a new food transparency venture with the Triscuit snacks brand that offers greater insight into complete production chains, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cama packaging machinery marks 40 years serving confectionery and bakery markets
The management of Italian-headquartered packaging equipment group Cama have praised its operations across the world, as the company celebrates 40 years in business, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Olam releases sustainability strategy for supporting cashew nut farmers globally
Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has moved to release sustainability targets tackling challenges within the global cashew supply chain, focused on improving farmer livelihoods, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Catch our World Confectionery Conference content while you can
Having gained a strong online audience from around the globe, our virtual World Confectionery Conference has helped shine a spotlight on some of the biggest issues facing our sector, from major trends amid the pandemic, through to the future sustainability of our collective industries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero set to expand key confectionery lines at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Ferrero’s US division is unleashing key upgrades to its confectionery portfolio, with a host of extended ranges launching at the Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability