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The bioeconomy company BRAIN AG (ISIN DE0005203947 / WKN 520394), the natural product specialist AnalytiCon Discovery GmbH and Roquette, a global leader in specialty food ingredients from plant-based raw materials, announced a strategic partnership under the form of a consortium by the name DOLCE. SP

The German Bakers' Confederation and GHM – Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbh are currently working on providing new services at the iba trade fair, which will take place from 15 to 20 September 2018 on the Fairground Messe München. SP

As of 1 August, Wolfgang Pförsich has been reinforcing the board of directors at Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken. SP

SpecPage, a provider of integrated software solutions and online tools for the recipe-based manufacturing industry, has appointed Milan Vacval as Project Manager to lead technology projects for US-based clients. SP

The Barry Callebaut Group announced today its intention to acquire and integrate the chocolate production facility of Mondelez International in Halle, Belgium. SG

The international trade fair for sweets and snacks in the MENA region, yummex Middle East, which takes place from 7 to 9 November in Dubai, is sold out: 10,200 square metres of exhibition space (more than 18%) in halls 7 and 8 of the Dubai World Trade Center are completely booked. SG

Each year the Sweet Tec confectionery products congress presents a special theme. This year’s ­upcoming Sweet Tec from October 26th to 27th will highlight influences and effects ­on the global confectionery market. SP

Optima adds new entry-level so­lutions to its range of machines, as exemplified by the versatile, well-matched filling and sealing machines Optima FM1 and CM1, which are also suited for stand-alone applications. SP

The vacuum specialists at Schmalz ­have developed the company’s new SPOB1f series of oval suction cups ­especially for use in flow-wrap pack­aging processes. SP

Rovema, a manufacturer of packaging machines, headquartered in Fernwald near Giessen, will be presenting a compact edge sealed packaging system for flat bottom bags with clip and the BVC vertical form, fill and seal machine for standard bag styles at FachPack 2016. SP

The concept of the Cradle-to-Cradle circular economy is set to play an important role at the FachPack trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany this coming September 27th to 29th. FachPack will also feature a wealth of additional innovations in the fields of packaging, technology, processing and logistics on display by 1,565 exhibitors from the packaging industry. SP

With its Phönix Imitation Marzipan, GoodMills Innovation GmbH provides a cereal-based powdered marzi­pan replacement for use in the production of fine baked goods. SP

Over 9,500 cocoa farmers in Cameroon have received more than € 1.4 million in premium payments – the largest ever certification premium payments made for sustainable cocoa in the country – under the Cargill Cocoa Promise. These premium payments are made to certified farmer cooperatives with 50 per cent going directly to individual members, and the remainder being invested in projects that boost productivity or farm development for the farmer organisation or projects that will benefit the wider community. SG

Doehler (“Döhler”), prod­ucer of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingre­dient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry has acquired Teawolf, a lead­ing manufacturer of bo­tanical extracts and natural ingre­dients. SP

The GNT Group is investing more than € 3 m in its research and development capabilities. By constructing new laboratory facilities at its headquarters in Mierlo, the Netherlands, the market leader will almost double its capacities for quality control and product development. SP