Snacks
National Confectioners Association unveils revamped branding as part of key strategy
The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed a bold new visual identity and refreshed website as part of a new five-year strategic plan, amid the organisation marking national candy month throughout June.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Campden BRI consumer research centre re-opens following coronavirus precautions
The UK’s Campden BRI’s consumer research and testing centre in Leamington Spa has re-opened following the introduction of social distancing and safety measures to guard against coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference gains rescheduled date for debut event
The World Confectionery Conference is set to be rescheduled for Friday, 26 March, 2021, in response to the ongoing international situation surrounding coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Malt Products Corporation extends facilities with new innovation lab
US-based Malt Products Corporation (MPC), a specialist manufacturer of malted barley extract and other natural sweeteners, has designed an Innovations Lab to help firms in the sector, including confectionery markets with ingredients testing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
CBI welcomes prospect of relaxed border controls for EU imports from 2021
UK business trade organisation CBI has welcomed a UK border planning decision to apply less stringent controls from the EU to Britain, than had been expected, as the Brexit transition period ends this December. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The rise of CBD based confectionery continues to make its industry mark
Confectionery Production examines CBD candy and the processing machinery actuating this ever-growing trend. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler set for opening key US food application centre
The CEO of Bühler, Stefan Scheiber, has said that resilience, collaboration and sustainability within businesses will be key to emerging through the coronavirus crisis, speaking at a press preview to launch its latest US food application centre in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Kerry enhances plant protein range with series for cookies and healthier snacks
Irish-based taste and nutrition group Kerry has expanded its plant protein range with applications across a number of food segments, including cookies, nutritional bars and ice-creams, amid an expansion in healthier option product markets
Hershey releases latest sustainability report focusing on support for its entire supply chains
The US-headquartered Hershey Company has released its 2019 Sustainability Report, revealing progress on key areas including its responsible cocoa sourcing scheme and supply chain improvements to support African producing nations. Neill Barston reports
Nimbus Foods names new product development manager for inclusions and decorations ranges
UK inclusions and decorations specialist Nimbus Foods has named Craig Freshwater as the company’s new confectionery new product development manager.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Mars joins major global firms seeking climate change measures amid pandemic response
Mars CEO Grant F. Reid has joined over 100 CEOs of global firms including confectionery and ingredients sector companies in calling on governments to consider climate action as part of economic recovery plans from the impact of coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
BDSI seeks voluntary labelling scheme for nutritional food labelling
As the European Commission prepares to publish its “Farm to Fork” strategy (Farm to Fork), the Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry has reaffirmed its preference for a voluntary labelling system for displaying nutritional information on the front of food packaging.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Efficiency and productivity remain key for Ishida despite pandemic challenges
Despite considerable challenges facing the manufacturing sector resulting from coronavirus, companies such as Ishida Europe have put in place key strategies aimed at business continuity. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Soreen donates snacks to support key workers tackling coronavirus
Having established itself in Britain over eight decades ago, Soreen, the British Malt Loaf maker, has shown its appreciation for NHS staff and other key workers during the coronavirus pandemic in donating a series of its snacks to staff.