85% income boost for Fairtrade cocoa farms, survey shows
A new survey has revealed that Fairtrade cocoa farmers’ household income in Côte d’Ivoire over the last four years has seen a boost and lower incidences of extreme poverty. The household income survey published by Fairtrade, found that the average annual Ivorian cocoa...
Schubert takes on leadership role at the Processing and Packaging Machine Association
Managing Director of Schubert UK, Mark Stepney, has won the current election to represent the British Association of Robot Automation (BARA) on the Processing and Packaging Machine Association (PPMA) board. The PPMA is an umbrella organisation representing over 550...
Paradise Fruits introduces ready-to-order granulates
Supplier of naturally healthy food ingredients, Paradise Fruits Solutions has launched a new range of ready-to-order granulates designed to make the production process easier for food manufacturers. The new Basics Range includes a selection of fruit-based granulates...
Synergy Flavours launches ‘citrusology’ programme
To inspire food and beverage manufacturers to top tap into consumers’ interest in citrus, Synergy Flavours has launched the ‘Citrusology’ educational programme. The ‘Citrusology’ programme aims to meet the demand of a boost in consumer interest in citrus flavours. It...
Proposed regulation will mean higher food prices for consumers, FDF warns
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that consumers will face higher food and drink prices if manufacturers are forced to ‘absorb the cost’ of proposed government policies during the next few years. In the report, ‘Eating into household budgets: the...
Ferrero ramps up 2025 packaging commitment
The Ferrero Group has outlined how it is continuing to make progress on its 2025 packaging commitment. As part of Ferrero’s pact to make 100% of its packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, the company has announced new global partnerships with HolyGrail...
Nestlé launches KitKat chunky salted caramel popcorn
Salted Caramel Popcorn is the latest addition to the KitKat Chunky line up, featuring the brand's classic wafer alongside a layer of salted caramel popcorn filling, all covered by milk chocolate. The 42g limited edition bars will be available in a wide range of major...
Datateam acquires Kennedy’s Publications Ltd
Datateam Media Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired Kennedy’s Publications Ltd. The acquisition will see Datateam take over the popular global confectionery publication, Kennedy’s Confection, in addition to its sister title, Kennedy’s Bakery Production,...
NOMO unveils array of new products
Four new chocolate creations have been launched by NOMO, expanding its vegan and free-from chocolate range. The host of products for 2021 include: NOMO Choc Orange Crunch – a vegan choc orange that is also free from the four major...
Nestlé rolls out new ‘Combos’ range
Nestlé has introduced Aero, Rolo and Milkybar Combos to the UK market as a brand-new way for customers to enjoy some of its popular confectionery brands. Designed for sharing, each variety offers a combination of tastes and textures. With Aero Combos, customers can...
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