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Unveiling one of the tastiest roles in global confectionery
One of the most popular job adverts in Europe over the past week must surely have been Ferrero’s call for 60 taste testers at its facilities in northern Italy.
European Cocoa Association praises historic EU trade deal with Japan
The European Cocoa Association has welcomed an economic partnership agreement between the EU and Japan as offering a valuable mutual trade boost.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Corbion targets premium bakery market with organic dough improver
Global ingredients business Corbion has introduced a new organic dough improver aimed at the premium baked goods market.
tna opens latest processing facility in the Netherlands
Australian-headquartered food processing group tna has officially opened a new manufacturing facility in the Netherlands.
Campden BRI bread structure measurement method approved
AACC International (AACCI) has accepted Campden BRI’s “Use of C-Cell to Measure Cell Structure of Baked Goods” as an Approved Method.
GEA set to unveil equipment series at FoodEX
The GEA group is set to display its range of equipment and solutions for the food sector, including the confectionery and bakery markets, at FoodEX 2018 in Birmingham, UK.
Global packaging services market to reach $50bn by 2022
According to global authority on the packaging, print and paper supply chains Smithers Pira, the introduction of new business models and greater vertical integration are set to transform the packaging market.
Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
Fine food fair
Earlier this week, I visited the Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia, London, which was a treat for all the senses. I’d heard good things about the show, but with it being my first time, I was keen to speak to exhibitors about their new product developments.
Tic Tac adds tropical twist to Mixers range
Ferrero’s Tic Tac brand is adding a tropical twist to its flavour-changing Mixers range, Coconut to Pineapple.
UK food chain faces egg contamination scare
Approximately 700,000 contaminated eggs have been imported to the UK from Dutch farms.
Blue Pacific expands capabilities in natural flavours
US-based Blue Pacific Flavors has opened a new research and development laboratory for natural colours in a move that will double its capabilities in the sector.
New technology to reduce sugar levels in food and beverages
Bell Flavours and Fragrances has introduced Sweetech technology as a flavour enhancer alternative for the food and beverage industry.
New system to improve potato chip texture
Heat and Control has introduced a new processing system it says can significantly improve the taste and texture of potato chips.