Snacks
Confectionery series from around the world claim awards at yummex
An array of new confectionery launches from around the world including the UK, Italy, Germany and Russia have taken the honours at the yummex Middle East Innovation Awards 2019.
pladis enhances strategic teams across its snacks portfolio
Global snacking group pladis has enhanced its strategic and creative operations in appointing TBWA\London, as well as Manning Gottlieb OMD for media planning.
CEO Michele Buck elected chairman of The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company has elected Michele Buck as chairman of the board of directors, effective immediately.
Morris and Son gains new site expanding its confectionery supplies business
UK confectionery supplier and food and drink stock management specialist Morris & Son has confirmed acquisition of a 52,400 sq ft warehouse in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, offering the business a key opportunity for growth.
Taura Natural Ingredients set for new healthier snacks series at Food Ingredients Europe
The global Taura Natural Ingredients group is to unveil its latest series of snack-based fruit solutions at the Food Ingredients Europe trade fair in France this December.
GEA launches new sustainable packaging series
GEA has launched a new sustainable solution, FoodTray, combining the advantages of thermoforming technology, cardboard and film, to create sustainable packaging that helps reduce food waste.
United Nations venture delivers ethically-sourced chocolate series
The United Nations Development Programme has teamed up with the Fairchain Foundation to launch an ethically-sourced chocolate range known as the The Other Bar.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
A host of Brazilian businesses set for this year’s Yummex Middle East
A diverse range of Brazilian businesses are set to appear at this year’s Yummex Middle East international confectionery fair taking place in Dubai between 29-31 October in Dubai.
National Confectioners Association offers tips for Halloween treats
With families soon looking to plan trick-or-treating events, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) is keeping consumers in mind with Halloween Central, a digital resource offering a variety of tools to help understand the unique role that chocolate and candy have to offer.
The Doehler group set to unveil confectionery solutions at Anuga
The Doehler ingredients group will use this year’s Anuga trade fair to present its latest portfolio of natural applications including for confectionery, which combine plant-based nutrition, sugar reduction and functionality with multi-sensory experiences.
Barry Callebaut hosts global launch for Cacaofruit experience series
Barry Callebaut has unveiled its Cacaofruit Experience series of products including a new
chocolate range, with further application for use across the confectionery, bakery, ice-cream and drinks market. Neill Barston reports from San Francisco
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Sustainability
Omya to show snacks nutritional enhancer at Food Ingredients Europe
Ingredients business Omya is using this year’s Food Ingredients Europe event to showcase its series of Calcipur range of calcium carbonates, designed to enhance the nutritional profile of snacks ranges.
California Walnuts gains strong reception for latest product series
California Walnuts has reported a strong response to its latest offerings which were displayed at the 20th Anniversary Speciality & Fine Food Fair in London, UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mars completes acquisition of foodspring nutrition group
Mars, Incorporated has confirmed the completion of acquiring a significant majority stake in the foodspring.