Snacks
Kerfoot organic oils notes greater industry creativity in product development
The UK-based Kerfoot Group, specialising in natural and organic plant-based oils for the food industry, has commented on the rising creativity with oil blends seen in today’s new food product development (NPD) processes.
Burts Snacks turns to former military trainer for team motivation
UK independent firm Burts Snacks has sought to match its bold flavours with a clear ambition to add a winning business ingredient in motivational assistance for its teams, reports Neill Barston.
Paradise Fruits unveils World Confectionery Conference plans
Healthy ingredients specialist Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has unveiled details of its appearance at the upcoming World Confectionery Conference, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Siemens research calls for greater collaboration between sector manufacturers and machinery suppliers
A research study from Siemens has called for renewed collaboration between food and drink manufactures and machine builders in devising factories of the future, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s Sternchemie gains US clearance fo sunflower lecithins
Sternchemie has gained a key GRAS “letter of no objection” from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearing the path for use of its sunflower lecithins, used widely across snacks and confectionery markets, writes Neill Barston.
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Symrise unveils Symlife taste balancing series for healthier ranges
Fragrances and flavours group Symrise has released its symlife platform, developed for its taste balancing solutions helping create healthier product ranges for segments including confectionery and snacks, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Cama joins key Italian businesses for Smart Packaging hub venture
The Cama group has joined six other Italian industrial businesses for a new Smart Packaging Hub, designed as a virtual meeting place forging technology-based innovations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Euromonitor International joins the World Confectionery Conference
The Euromonitor International organisation has confirmed its team member Natalia Theofilopoulou, Food and Nutrition Research Analyst has joined the ranks of keynote speakers at 2021’s World Confectionery Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pladis annual biscuit review sees 2020 sales rise despite pandemic
The 2020 annual UK biscuit market review from pladis has revealed further overall market growth of 7.2% for the category, to £2.96 billion, despite pandemic conditions, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International acquires Grenade protein bar business
Mondelēz International is set to complete a deal for a majority interest in Grenade, a British-based performance nutrition firm within the fast-rising high protein bar segment, writes Neill Barston.
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Mondelēz International’s SnackFutures joins food waste initiative
Mondelēz International’s SnackFutures innovation and venture hub has joined the Upcycled Food Association (UFA), a non-profit organisation dedicated to preventing food waste by growing the upcycled economy.
Ferrero’s US CEO and president Paul Chibe named chairman of NCA board of trustees
The US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA) has confirmed Paul Chibe, President and CEO of Ferrero North America, as chairman of the NCA Board of Trustees, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands Australian presence with Gourmet Food Holdings acquisition
Mondelēz International has confirmed it is to acquire Australian food company Gourmet Food Holdings Pty, specialising in the premium biscuit and cracker market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
GEA completes remote commission for Oliyar Ukranian edible oils project
The GEA equipment and systems group has successfully completed a project with Ukranian edible oils specialist Oliyar, commissioning a new refining line remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability