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BBC goes behind the scenes at Eat Natural for Inside the Factory
British-based cereal and snack bar brand Eat Natural welcomed cameras into its ‘Makery’ production facility for the first time in its 22-year history as part of filming for the BBC television series Inside the Factory.
Paradise Fruits reports positive results from Food Ingredients Europe
Ingredients group Paradise Fruits by Jahncke has reported a successful response to its innovations released at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (FIE) show.
Snacks study reveals seven major trends
Seven major snacking trends have been identified in a report examining the key issues that have driven consumer buying behaviour during 2018.
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Mars Wrigley delivers product revamp across core brands
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has confirmed the launch of what it has billed as its ‘first true texture innovation’ in nearly two decades, across its core Skittles and Starburst brands.
Herza Schokolade responds to demand for high protein chocolate
An increasing trend for high-protein products has seen Herza Schokolade develop a new range of chocolate pieces, which have also been developed as low-sugar variants.
Brazilian confectionery exports rise ahead of Sweets and Snacks Expo
The Brazilian confectionery, snacks and biscuits industry has participated in this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US with a renewed range of products.
Lack of results on sugar reduction leads to calls for confectionery tax
The latest report from Public Health England (PHE) on progress made by the food and drink sector in reducing sugar content in products is likely to make particularly difficult reading for the confectionery and bakery markets.
‘Nestlé for Healthier Kids’ initiative makes a global impact
On the United Nations International Day of Families (15 May), Nestlé announced its global ‘Nestlé for Healthier Kids’ initiative.
Major investment for Petrow’s processing lines
A key production upgrade has been made by the Petrow Food Group, which has confirmed an investment of £850,000 being placed into a new fruit processing line for its products.
Sandvik Process Systems joins Wallenberg group as Ipco
Sandvik Process systems, which designs a wide range of steel belts and systems used within confectionery and bakery, is now operating as Ipco, part of Wallenberg group.
Mondelēz increases sustainably sourced cocoa supplies
Volumes of sustainably sourced cocoa delivered by Mondelēz International have increased 14% over the past two years, to 35%, according to its latest studies.
GNT group unveils colouring trend for purple
Global colouring food specialists, the GNT group, has forecast one of the major product themes for this year is set to be based around the colour purple.
GNT makes its debut at the Ingredients Show
The Netherlands-based GNT group will be making its debut at the Ingredients Show in Birmingham, UK, next month, showcasing its Exberry natural food colouring range.
Corbion reports challenging trading with annual results
Ingredients company Corbion has reported challenging market conditions, with sales of € 891.7 million in 2017, decreasing 2.2% against figures for 2016.