Snacks
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin named as a World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin is set to join the 2022 edition of the World Confectionery Conference as a keynote speaker for our major live event in Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
GNT welcomes ‘milestone’ code of practice for European food colouring standards
Netherlands-headquartered GNT has welcomed the Natural Food Colours Association (NATCOL)’s Code of Practice for Colouring Foods in Europe as an “important milestone” for the industry, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
tna packaging releases its latest vertical form fill and seal series
Australian-headquartered processing and packaging business, tna solutions, has unveiled key upgrades to its flagship vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system, the robag 3e series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Preview: Gulfood Manufacturing, Yummex and Expo 2020 interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks to director of Gulfood Manufacturing and Yummex, as well as Denis Steker, senior VP international Koelnmesse on prospects for the shows, including Expo 2020
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz issues legal warning over snacks brand Primal Pantry’s use of lilac
Global confectionery group Mondelez International has issued a legal warning to UK healthy snack brand Primal Pantry on concerns over the company’s use of the colour lilac for one of its ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing and Yummex return for major sector showcase
Gulfood Manufacturing returns after a two-year break due to the pandemic, and plans are shaping up strongly, as Neill Barston discovered in an exclusive interview with show director Mark Napier
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut revives classic UK Stewart and Arnold confectionery
Traditional British chocolate brand Stewart and Arnold is being revived by Barry Callebaut, with production set to be delivered from its advanced facilities in Banbury, Oxfordshire, reports Neill Barston.
UK supply chain crisis continues to impact across business sectors
Mounting concerns regarding supply chain shortages across the food and drink sector, including the confectionery, snacks and bakery markets within the UK remains particularly concerning.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Industry warning of further festive store shelf shortages over Brexit supply chain concerns
An industry warning has been issued that the UK faces further potential supermarket shelf shortages – including confectionery, snacks and bakery aisles, amid Brexit-related supply chain complications, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF chief executive Ian Wright gains lifetime achievement award
The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright, has gained a lifetime achievement accolade for his services to industry at the organisation’s annual awards, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI raises significant concerns over sharp raw ingredients price rises for confectionery
The BDSI German confectionery trade body has expressed further concerns regarding ‘significant increases’ in raw materials prices, energy costs as well as rises in logistics and packaging costs that are impacting the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nutella gains major ‘on-the-go’ extension with multigrain snack series
Ferrero has confirmed confirmed a key range extension to its portfolio with the arrival of Nutella & GO! Multigrain snack series for its US market, writes Neill Barston.
Givaudan launches new Protein Hub at its Zurich Innovation Centre
Givaudan has expanded its global protein innovation network with a new Protein Hub at its flagship Zurich Innovation Centre in Kemptthal, Switzerland.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
CarobWay delivers an ancient crop with a modern twist and snacks potential
Israeli-based FoodTech and agriTech start-up CarobWay is seeking to bring the ancient Biblical carob fruit to the modern table as a super-nutritious, highly sustainable food crop with snacks and confectionery potential, writes Neill Barston.