sustainability
Aasted equipment becomes shareholder of SweetConnect digital manufacturing hub
A major strategic investment has been made by Danish-based machinery business Aasted, as it becomes shareholder in SweetConnect, an innovative digital platform driving efficiencies across confectionery manufacturing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ishida lines-up revamped Sentinel 5.0 and checkweighing systems for Gulfood Manufacturing
Equipment and systems group Ishida is set use this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing as a major platform for the launch of its Sentinel 5.0 remote monitoring software improving machinery integration and performance, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Indulgence and wellbeing among key trends for 2025 with FMCG Gurus study
UK-based research group, FMCG Gurus has unveiled its latest annual trends projections for 2025, with the concept of ‘permissible indulgence’ and wellbeing perceived to be remaining high on many consumers agendas, reports 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
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.
ofi reports progress on its Lascarcoco Indonesian sustainable cocoa initiative
Global ingredients solutions business, ofi, has revealed milestone achievements for its Landscape Approach to Sustainable and Climate Change Resilient Cocoa and Coffee Agroforestry partnership (Lascarcoco), writes Neill Barston.
French cocoa group, Touton, reveals core progress with sustainability targets
The French headquartered cocoa and commodity ingredients group has unveiled its latest annual sustainability report focused on delivering on its environmental and responsible sourcing targets, reports, Neill Barston.
Caobisco joins major cross-sector organisations calling for urgent release of EUDR guidelines
The key European confectionery trade body, Caobisco, has joined with the European Cocoa Association and several other influential groups in calling on the EU Commission for an immediate release of guidelines surrounding the implementation of the EUDR regulations, reports Neill Barston.
European Cocoa Association calls for EUDR deforestation law delay
The European Cocoa Association (ECA) has joined a growing chorus of calls for the EUDR regulations surrounding deforestation within supply chains to be pushed back in its implementation, reports Neill Barston.
Thanks for making our Brussels World Confectionery Conference a major success
This week’s missive is very much one of a heartfelt thanks to all involved with our fourth edition of the World Confectionery Conference as it made its successful return to the Belgian capital of Brussels last week.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler responds to growing Indian biscuit market with latest machinery lines
Biscuit manufacturers in India are set to be offered the chance to enhance their product ranges, as Bühler unveils two major machinery lines designed to help meet growing market demand in the region.
Guylian unveils eco revamp of seashell packaging celebrating Chocolate Week
Premium Belgian chocolate business, Guylian has delivered an additional packaging refresh for its line of flagship line of seashell-shaped, hazelnut praliné filled chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali set for the 2024 World Confectionery Conference
As Confectionery Production marks its 90th anniversary this year, we return to Brussels for our 4th edition of the World Confectionery Conference. Neill Barston quizzes keynote speaker Can Buharali of Mondelez, on becoming president of Caobisco
British snacks brand, Pip & Nut, joins Tony’s Chocolonely’s open chain sustainable sourcing drive
British-based natural snacking group, Pip & Nut, has become the first UK business within its category to sign up to Tony’s Chocolonely’s Open Chain sourcing strategy designed to improve companies sourcing policies and offer greater support to key cocoa sector communities, writes Neill Barston.