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30-Mar-2012
Tate & Lyle reports ‘solid performance’
Ingredients firm Tate & Lyle reported a solid performance today in line with expectations for the first three months of 2012.
29-Mar-2012
Dispatches from Anuga Foodtec 2012
Alfa Laval claims 30% energy saving over tubular with fusion heat exchanger
Technology firm Alfa Laval are presenting a fusion heat exchanger at this year’s Anuga FoodTec trade show, which it claims can reduce operating costs and be used at higher pressures...
AAK strengthens position as ‘market leader’ with expansion in Burkino Faso
AarhusKarlshamn will triple its work with women’s groups in Burkino Faso to cement its position as a ‘front runner’ in the market over the next two years.
DISPATCHES FROM ANUGA FOODTEC 2012
Day Two: Relive Anuga FoodTec 2012 in pictures
Relive the best of the action from day two of the major processing and packaging show ongoing in Cologne, Germany this week.
28-Mar-2012
Have your cake and eat it: Chocolate consumption linked to lower BMI
People who consume chocolate frequently may have lower body mass index (BMI) values, suggests ‘intriguing’ data from the University of California, San Diego.
27-Mar-2012
Dispatches from Anuga Foodtec 2012
Day One: Anuga Foodtec 2012 in pictures
We bring you a roundup of day one of Europe’s major food processing and packaging show Anuga FoodTec from Cologne, Germany.
Sweden may bring in trans fat legislation, report
Sweden may follow countries such as Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland and Austria, and implement legislation to limit the use of trans fats in foods, according to local media.
Dispatches from Anuga FoodTec
Anuga FoodTec 2012 kicks off today
Anuga FoodTec 2012 kicks off today in the German city of Cologne and our team of reporters will be bringing you the all the news, innovation and buzz from the...
23-Mar-2012
Nestle sees consumer trend for online with e-commerce chocolate launch for Spain
Nestle has launched an e-commerce platform for Spanish customers to order personalised chocolates online.
News in brief
Kraft to launch limited edition commemorative chocolate bar
Kraft Foods will unveil a limited edition chocolate bar in May to mark the Queen of England’s Diamond Jubilee.
22-Mar-2012
TNO and Dutch firms aim for next generation of non-stick chewing gum
Dutch gum manufacturers along with research group TNO have partnered with the Foundation NederlandSchoon in a research project to make chewing gum less sticky and easily degradable.
EU resolution on cocoa child labour has ‘no bite’, says Labour group
The EU resolution on child labour in the cocoa sector passed last week fails to implement legally binding measures on a confectionery industry that has been “dragging its feet”, according...
Kraft Foods reveals new name for global snacks business
Kraft Foods has today announced the name of its global snacks spin-off and its North American grocery business.
Tannins show promise for allergen-free peanut products
The use of tannic acid could help to reduce the allergic potential of products that contain peanut proteins, say researchers.
News in brief
Darell Lea partners with retailer to claw back Easter profits from overseas firms
Australian confectioner Darell Lea has partnered with online experience retailer RedBalloon to encourage domestic consumers to buy local products over Easter.
21-Mar-2012
Shear cocoa butter to crack ‘holy grail’ of chocolate fat bloom, say researchers
Researchers suggest shearing to be more effective than seeding in preventing oil migration and possibly fat bloom formation in chocolate
‘Corn sugar’ LA hearing: Who are the defendants in HFCS lawsuit?
Attorneys for the Sugar Association and the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) went head to head at federal judge Consuelo Marshall's courtroom in Los Angeles at noon today as the dispute...
Industry under threat: Calls for urgent action on EU egg shortage
Some confectionery, biscuit and cake manufacturers face the threat of closure and are resorting to supermarket supplies amid a “dire and unprecedented” EU-wide egg shortage, according to an industry organisation....
Future of robotics in confectionery packaging with Bosch
ConfectioneryNews.com speaks to Roy Fraser, product manager for robotics at Bosch Packaging Technology, about the growth of delta robotics in confectionery packaging.
19-Mar-2012
Barry Callebaut hopes to improve quality cocoa supply with €33m sustainability initiative
Barry Callebaut is investing €33.2 (CHF 40m) over the next 10 years in a cocoa sustainability initiative it hopes will boost farm productivity, increase quality and improve farmer livelihoods.
Smurfit Kappa says £98m investment to ensure continuity and quality of supply
Smurfit Kappa (SK) said a £98m (€118m) investment in one of its major paper mills will both boost and secure supply of materials for its entire packaging operations in the...
News in brief
Easter Egg packaging now fully recyclable - Nestlé
Nestlé UK and Ireland has claimed it is the first major confectioner to make Easter egg packaging 100% recyclable.
16-Mar-2012
Leaf cleared by ad watchdog in Chewits game health link
Leaf Italia has been cleared by the UK’s Adverting Standards Agency (ASA) after a complaint alleged that a game on its Chewits sweets website gave misleading impressions of the health...
Mars flavonoid research provides new insights into cocoa benefits
New insights into the distinct roles of roles of flavanols and procyanidins in the human body could provide a fundamental scientific basis for understanding their potential benefits for heart health,...
15-Mar-2012
March 21 article 13 health claims list: ‘Pass it’ says FDE; ‘to the bin’ says ANH
Europe’s premier food industry body, FoodDrinkEurope (FDE), is backing next week’s European Parliament (EP) vote on the controversial 222-strong health claim register, as opponents rally last-minute veto support.
Additional EU sugar imports expected as industry squeezed by quotas
The European Union is expected to allow additional sugar imports to the market in the coming weeks in a move welcomed by the confectionery industry.
Food images alter taste perceptions, confirm Nestle researchers
Looking at images of calorie-rich foods could affect how the brain processes tastes, leading to greater appreciation for even neutral tasting foods, suggest researchers from Nestle.
Processing and packaging sectors urged to tap £15m innovation fund
Projects aimed at boosting operational efficiency and sustainability in the food processing and packaging sectors are being urged to apply for a share of a £15m (€18m) fund by the...
Active and intelligent packaging public database launches
The first public version of a new database for active and intelligent packaging (AIP) innovations that aims to give small and medium enterprises (SME) free access to the groundbreaking technology...
14-Mar-2012
European resolution on cocoa child labour can boost quality cocoa supply, says CAOBISCO
The European Parliament today gave its consent to the 2010 International Cocoa Agreement and passed a resolution on child labour in the cocoa sector in a move that will benefit...
Economic downturn and Chinese exports hit Europe’s alufoil output
European aluminium foil (alufoil) output fell in 2011 as the economic downturn and a surge in imports from China combined to give the industry a tough 12 months.
13-Mar-2012
Hershey outlook ‘stable’ for 2012 with international expansion afoot, says rating agency
Chocolate giant Hershey will experience improved sales and flat profit margins in 2012 and will seek out acquisitions in international markets, according to credit agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P)....
EU risk assessor hikes intake safety levels for food additive BHT
The European food safety assessor has revised upward the acceptable daily limit for food additive used in chewing gum and fats and oils - BHT.
12-Mar-2012
News in brief
Undeclared peanuts force marshmallow recall
Lituanica UK has recalled all batches of Arsenal brand vanilla marshmallows over fears the products may contain peanuts, which isn’t mentioned on the label.
Clean label toffee gums contain 20% less fat, claims Rousselot
Gelatine firm Rousselot has launched a toffee gum concept that it claims can reduce fat and calories over a traditional butter caramel candy.
Nestle fined £180,000 for failures leading to worker's death
Food giant Nestle has been fined £180,000 in a UK criminal court after it failed to implement basic safety measures that led to a worker’s death.
09-Mar-2012
ICCO forecasts cocoa deficit for 2012
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) expects a world cocoa deficit in 2011/12 season as it estimates bean production to fall 8%.
‘Be consistent. Be visible. And be human’: Building consumer trust through social media
Consumers are increasingly engaged in online conversations about food and beverage products, and there could be enormous benefits for manufacturers that get involved, according to a social media expert from...
08-Mar-2012
News in brief
Sudan to open $1bn sugar plant to achieve self-sufficiency
A new $1bn sugar plant will open in Sudan next month aiming to achieve self-sufficiency and boost sugar exports by 2014.
Alternating taste intensities could help cut sugar and salt levels: NIZO
The development of foods that contain alternating levels of taste intensity in the mouth could lead to reductions in sugar and salt levels, while retaining the same perception as with...
345 jobs go as new Cloetta closes three factories to cut costs
Scandinavian confectioner Cloetta has announced the decision to close three of its factories and move production to other sites in a move that will result in 345 job losses.
07-Mar-2012
Children highly exposed to ‘possible carcinogen’ found in sweets
A study has found that children are highly exposed to titanium dioxide, which is found in a white food colour additive used in confectionery products.
Mars cleared by ad watchdog in Twitter marketing ploy
The Uk’s Advertsiting Standards Authority (ASA) said Mars did not breach marketing regulations in its Snickers twitter campaign featuring footballer Rio Ferdinand and glamour model Katie Price.
Euromonitor commodity talk: The highs, the lows and demands
Low coffee demands, surplus cocoa stocks, rising sugar prices and a geographical shift in the wheat market, are just a few points raised by Euromonitor’s senior food analyst in its...
Amcor agrees price for Aperio takeover – but the deal is far from done
Amcor today announced it has agreed to pay A$238m (€191m, US$251m) for its controversial proposed takeover of Aperio - its major rival in the Australasian flexible packing arena....
Nestle suspends trade on all products in Azerbaijan amid reports of corruption
Food giant Nestle has confirmed to ConfectioneryNews.com that it has suspended trade on its entire product range in Azerbaijan due to ‘supply problems’.
05-Mar-2012
Silver Bird suspends three execs and defaults on repayments
Malaysian bakery and confectionery firm Silver Bird Group Berhad has announced the suspension of three top officials as it defaults on loan repayments.
News in brief
Petra Foods appoints new cocoa head
Singapore based ingredients firm Petra Foods has appointed Lim Seok Bee as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Group's Cocoa Ingredients Division.
02-Mar-2012
Major players circle Israel but instability impedes investment, says analyst
The likes of Nestle, Ferrero and Kraft could look to the Israel as the domestic chocolate market booms, according to an analyst.
Natural push: Nestle UK stamps out artificial colours in confectionery
Nestle has announced today that it has removed all artificial ingredients in confectionery products in the UK.
01-Mar-2012
Kraft opens £17M R&D centre at Bournville
Kraft Foods has opened its new Global Research and Development (R&D) Centre at Bournville, as part of a £17M investment in the UK.
Lindt seeks foothold in new markets ‘as quickly as possible’
Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has posted stagnant sales in its 2011 results and says it must look to new markets to foster growth.
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