Ingredients
JJAPack/JJA Snack behind the scenes of key education mission
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Jamie Ashpole, MD of JJA Snack/JJA Pack on its ongoing mission to educate the next generation of confectionery engineers and product developers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle group posts encouraging six-month performance following Gulfood Manufacturing
The Tate & Lyle ingredients group has offered a six-month trading statement that revealed an encouraging picture for the business, posting net profits up 11% to £122 million, though overall revenues for the period were down 7% to £775 amid challenging market conditions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: European EPP group places amendment seeking a two-year delay to ‘burdensome’ EUDR environmental laws
European centre-right political group, EPP has moved to further extend the timeframe for introducing the much-anticipated EUDR environmental legislation, tabling a parliamentary amendment seeking a two-year extension to its original date at the end of this year, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Combined industry action on improving farmer pay for the cocoa sector remains crucial for its future
It’s now been a full four years since Mondelēz released its pivotal ‘No Silver Bullets’ study that revealed the sheer scale of the $10 billion income gap that cocoa farmers in West Africa are facing to earn a living income.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Haribo set to expand retail presence with Bluewater becoming its 11th British store
In the wake of ongoing retail success, Haribo is positioning itself to expand its presence in the UK as it prepares to open the doors of its 11th physical store in the region, at Bluewater Shopping centre in Kent, writes Neil Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz confirms major move for plastic recycling for UK Cadbury sharing bars
A key environmental move has been unveiled by Mondelēz International with confirmation of a deal with industry specialists Amcor that will see the major manufacturer’s UK Cadbury sharing bars, manufactured in Bournville and Coolock, wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global chocolate confectionery studies forecasts market rise to $118 billion by 2031
Latest studies have valued the global confectionery market as reaching a value of $118.6 billion over the next six years, with product innovation and gifting driving the sector’s anticipated growth, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
US coatings business FloZein moves to acquire MasterCoat confectionery glazes
Plant-based coatings business FloZein Products, a US-based leader in speciality product areas has confirmed the acquisition of the MasterCoat line of confectionery glazes and polishes from LBB Specialties, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Food colouring specialists GNT offer up new plant based orange shades
Netherlands-based colouring foods group GNT has confirmed its first paprika emulsion to the plant-based Exberry colour portfolio, enabling manufacturers to achieve clean-label orange shades for applications including confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s annual sales volumes remain flat for second year amid core market challenges
Barry Callebaut has reported its latest annual results revealing flat sales volumes for the second year in a row, at CHF 2,279 million tonnes, yet recorded a 22% upturn in revenues to CHF 10.3 billion from its global operations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation offers core advice to manufacturers on reducing allergen incidents
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is helping manufacturers to reduce allergen-related incidents and recalls with the launch of its new guidance, Allergen Recall Prevention.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
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
Crop harvests set for strong mid-season yields, according to California Walnut Commission
The California Walnut Commission has moved to offer a key mid-harvest update on this year’s crops, which it revealed are progressing smoothly, with high quality yield expected for 2024, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability