Articles tagged as Sugar Confectionery
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17/07/19M'sian chocolate products in high demand, healthy growth in exports in last four years Malaysia’s chocolate products are in high demand from overseas markets with export value recording a healthy growth within the last four years since 2015, says Teresa Kok. The Primary Industries Minister said that in 2015, the export value was at RM470.9mil while in 2016, the value jumped to RM598.09mil. “Our c ...
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26/06/17Bühler has confirmed that it is set to invest CHF 50 million into creating an innovation campus at its facilities in Uzwil, Switzerland. According to the company, the three-year project will considerably strengthen its technology capabilities as it moves forward with its programme of machinery and equipment development.
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24/05/17Swiss chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut has continued its cocoa sustainability drive in Indonesia through implementing a UTZ scheme for cocoa production. The company has contributed USD $520,000 to 18,000 cocoa farmers to assist with farming practices in the South East Asian country, as well has having launched a mobile app Katchilè designed to assist with managing data for farmer registrati ...
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24/05/17Process technology business GEA has reported positive first quarter results, with a 6.7 percent year-on-year revenue increase to 1.004 billion Euros. According to the company, there had been robust growth in small and medium-sized orders, despite a slowdown of customers placing major orders with the company.
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24/05/17UK chocolate manufacturer Divine has been named among Britain’s 100 fastest-growing SME exporting enterprises. The company was presented with an honour for the best emerging brand accolade at the 3rd annual Sunday Times Lloyds SME Export Track 100 awards ceremony in London.
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24/05/17Demand for packaging across the retail sector for confectionery has been reported at 354.5 billion units for 2016, according to latest research. The study from Euromonitor confirmed the food sector was the primary industry end-use, which grew alongside an increased call for smaller portion sizes across confectionery, bakery and wider food sectors.
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24/05/17A new series of natural colouring foods based on extracts from pumpkin and carrot for use within the confectionery sector has been launched. The series from Wild Flavors and specialty ingredients (WFSI), which is part of Archer Daniels Midland Company, contains natural pigment lycopene that reportedly has antioxidant health effects.
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24/05/17A California Prune inspired chocolate developed by chocolatier Paul. A. Young has gained a Bronze accolade at the UK’s Academy of Chocolate Awards 2017. The high-placing entry, which featured Madagascan Vanilla Caramel, also claimed the same honours in the event’s other caramel section.
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24/05/17Taco Terheijden, Director of Cocoa Sustainability at Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, assesses why a thriving cocoa sector is predicated on successful female role models. With assistance for cocoa farming communities remaining high on the industry’s agenda, women’s economic empowerment is key to sustainable cocoa.
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24/05/17Machinery manufacturer, Bühler is set to use this week’s Interpack show in Dusseldorf to showcase how the use of digital services and IoT technologies offers significant gains in efficiency.
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24/05/17Nestlé has confirmed that nearly 300 jobs are to be cut from its UK operations, with proposals to shift production of Blue Riband chocolate biscuits to Poland. The company has said it is now consulting with employees at its well-established British sites in York, Fawdon, Halifax and Girvan in Scotland.
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01/05/17Australian-based packaging business tna has launched an innovative ultra high-speed case packer for flexible bags used across the snacks industry. Known as the ropac 5, it has claimed class leading speeds of over 300 bags per minute operating speed, and is set to prove one of its major launches for 2017.
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01/05/17Nestlé has projected a positive revenue outlook for 2017, despite challenging conditions experienced within its confectionery division. According to its latest figures for the first period of the year, overall sales were up year-on-year by 0.4%, to a total of 21 billion Swiss Francs.
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21/04/17More than 2,700 shareholders attended a historic 150th Nestlé S.A. Annual General Meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland. The group approved the proposed dividend of CHF 2.30 per share, and all proposals of the Board of Directors were approved with strong majorities.
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03/04/17The company is launching a new limited edition dark caramel and sea salt flavor products. This travel retail exclusives will be available in a 396g Lindor assorted tube as well as a 500g Assorted Napolitains carrier box. Additionally, the manufacturer will also present its award-winning Swiss Masterpieces at the show. The range has been launched internationally with a series of promotions and par ...
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03/04/17A new global study has shown the chocolate and snacks sectors are facing increased pressure to respond to demands for healthier products. According to research group Euromonitor International, the confectionery industry will require fresh strategies in response to changes in consumer habits.
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03/04/17An international study has found that consumers in Asia are far more likely to be interested in healthy eating than those living in Western countries. Many of the findings from the Ingredient Communications agency study of 1,300 people around the world offered insights for confectionery manufacturers. For example, respondents were asked which actions they considered were important to achieving a ...
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09/12/16GEA has introduced a container filling system as an option for the GEA Aquarius BunchWrapper and TwistWrapper lollipop wrapping machines. Containers and boxes are great ways to transport and store lollipops. Transparent containers are ideal for display on counters and shelves in retail outlets. The lollipops remain visible in the container, and the lids can be used to draw extra attention to the ...
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09/12/16Tangerine Confectionery is releasing a twist on its iconic Fruit Salad chews with its new ‘Bunch of Bon Bons’ product, delivering the classic Fruit Salad taste in a new format. The new Fruit Salad mini bon bons come in three assorted flavours and in two different pack formats: a 140g price-marked pack at £1, and a 180g pack retailing at £1.29 (MRRSP). Each pack contains an assorted mix of strawbe ...
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09/12/16Mars has announced its plans to combine Mars Chocolate and Wrigley segments to create Mars Wrigley Confectionery. The new segment is designed to help Mars better serve its customers, address consumer trends and accelerate growth opportunities in a vibrant global confectionery category. Mars says that it is excited by the opportunities this combination will unlock for its associates, customers and ...