chocolate
Gulfood continues to attract key confectionery businesses, as IPCO unveils latest sector lines
Global equipment group IPCO is among a host of businesses at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing, with the company showcasing its latest cooling systems, conveyors and belts for the confectionery sector at the key international show, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: JJA Snack inspiring next generation confectionery engineers and chocolatiers
Delivering a wide range of equipment solutions for the confectionery, chocolate and snacks sectors has offered plenty of challenges for JJA Pack and its sister business JJA Snack, which is set to undergo notable expansion.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ingredients group Döhler makes major investment into Nukoko alt-choc business
German-based ingredients group Döhler has made a major strategic investment in support of start-up business Nukoko, which is among pioneers working to develop the first cocoa-free ‘bean-to-bar’ chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gopuff links-up with TikTok podcaster Alix Earle for special Halloween chocolate
In celebration of the spooky season, internet commerce platform Gopuff has joined forces with podcast host and TikTok personality Alix Earle to unveil a limited-edition chocolate bar treat, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Bühler’s Swiss grain innovation centre offers major new research and development opportunities
An advanced new grain innovation centre has been officially opened by the Bühler group at its Swiss headquarters, offering significant opportunities for companies across the food sector, including milling-related bakery and snacks markets to research new product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
A Day In The Life: chocolatier William Poole
Having spent more than two decades in the food and drink sector including becoming an independent chocolatier, US-based industry specialist William Poole has enjoyed some remarkably rich experiences. Neill Barston quizzes him on a visit to London reflecting on his eventful life and times
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Daniel Bloch gains major European Candy Kettle Award
Daniel Bloch, CEO and chairman of the board at Chocolats Camille Bloch SA, Switzerland, was in celebratory mood after claiming the coveted 2024 European Candy Kettle Award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mars goes all out with spooky season Halloween range promotions
Major confectionery group Mars has tapped into the trend for early promotion of Halloween, with the company unveiling a number of terrifying treats for the spooky season, writes Neill Barston.
Butterfinger teams up with Heidi Klum for a ghoulishly good Halloween party
Much-loved confectionery brand Butterfinger is teaming up with the Queen of Halloween, model and screen presenter Heidi Klum to sponsor her spooky seasonal celebrations in New York City on 31 October, writes Neill Barston.
Italy’s Sigep undergoes major global rebranding for its 2025 edition
Italy’s long-established Sigep trade show is set to undergo a major revamp for its 2025 edition, as the event is rebranded as Sigep World, targeting the foodservice sector, including confectionery, bakery and gelato segments, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM Middle East 2024: California Cultured ‘Choco Chat’
The latest edition of ISM Middle East in Dubai brought together more than 550 exhibiting companies and a global base of visitors, with Confectionery Production being on hand as a media partner for the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spooky season beckons for Hames Chocolates’ latest frightful delights
Fresh from its win in the new product of the year accolade at the World Confectionery Conference, Hames Chocolates as released its latest Halloween season confectionery, time to coincide with national chocolate week, writes Neill Barston.
ISM Middle East 2024 show review
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video interview with key players at this year’s ISM Middle East, including Karen Beston, of PS8 (organisers of the UK pavilion), Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Cristian Chu Salgado of Luker Chocolate, and Katharina Buschjager, ISM Middle East show director.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major extension of Puratos range sees consumer favourite chocolate flavour released
Belgian-headquartered ingredients group, Puratos has unveiled a notable extension of its Ambiante range of ready-to-whip toppings, with its latest chocolate flavour, which has retained its place as a consumer favourite.