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29/11/2023 | Trade, Trends

NIQ confectionery monitor: growth via higher price level

German retail confectionery revenues have increased by double-digits in the first ten months of 2023. SG

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28/11/2023

Barry Callebaut has researched the top chocolate trends

The Swiss company has analysed in detail which consumer preferences will shape the global and regional chocolate markets in 2024 and beyond. SP

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27/11/2023 | Ingredients

MycoTechnology Strengthens Leadership Team: Michael Leonard Appointed CEO

The food technology company has appointed Michael Leonard as its new Chief Executive Officer. Simultaneously, Alan Hahn, Co-Founder and former CEO, will take on the pivotal role of Executive Chairman. SP

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25/11/2023 | Ingredients

Sweet tartlets with vegetable fat cream and berries (Image: Hydrosol)

Hydrosol: Functional and economical solutions for vegetable fat and mixed fat creams

They store better, keep longer, and offer clear cost benefits: Cooking and whipping cream based on vegetable fat and milk protein have several advantages over conventional cream. SP

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22/11/2023 | IT/Logistics

With Smartcore, customer can reach their buyers with smarter digital campaigns and achieve real results. (Image: Smartcore)

Smartcore at Fi Europe 2023: the official digital marketing provider of Fi Europe & Vitafoods Europe

Rebranded from Food & Nutrition Marketing Services, Smartcore will make its official debut in Frankfurt SP

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22/11/2023 | Ingredients

Sternchemie offers not only standard products, but also highly specialized customer solutions. (Image: Sternchemie)

Sternchemie leverages an affordable and high-quality lecithin source

Rapeseed lecithin’s strengths become apparent in times of crisis SP

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20/11/2023 | Packaging

Additional factors in terms of sustainability include lower energy consumption and the reduction of film waste that would have usually been produced during the changeover of printing machines for the next print order. (Image: Südpack)

Resource efficiency in package printing – Südpack expands SPQ to include rotogravure printing

It reduces ink and solvent consumption while simultaneously optimizing print quality – with its innovative SPQ technology for flexo printing, Südpack already offers potential carbon savings for package printing. SP

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20/11/2023 | Ingredients, Technology

Whether it is snack bars, wafers, biscuits, crackers, or any variety of baked goods, the new Food Creation Center supports customers through the entire innovation and industrialization process. (Image: Bühler AG)

Bühler boosts food innovation with new Application & Training Centers in Uzwil

Swiss technology group unveiled on 20th November its new food innovation hub, bringing together a diverse range of capabilities into a single location and setting a new stage for product and process development. SG SP

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17/11/2023 | Ingredients, Trends

Solvay's White Paper: How to meet nutrition taste challenges with natural vanillin?

Consumer increasing demand for high-protein nutrition creates significant taste challenges for manufacturers. The ability to effectively mask inherent ingredient off-notes and bitterness is key to creating a strong competitive advantage. SP

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17/11/2023 | Packaging, Technology

The Evolution product range, previously launched in North America, has been recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for compliance with critical guidance for PET packaging (Image: Flint Group)

Flint Group Evolution launch brings recycling-friendly coatings to the global market

Following its successful European launch during Labelexpo in Brussels, Flint Group’s award-winning Evolution products are now available for narrow web printers worldwide. SP

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16/11/2023 | International

Hotel Chocolat's latest coup is The Better Way Bar — the chocolate bar where 100% of sales will go towards funding nature-positive cacao farming practices. (Image: Hotel Chocolat)

Mars to acquire British luxury company Hotel Chocolat

According to international press reports, Hotel Chocolat Group plc has agreed to a GBP 534 m takeover offer from Mars Inc, as the specialist chocolatier succumbs to the U.S. food giant to help it grow internationally. SG

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15/11/2023 | Packaging

The Organisation was represented by Senior Vice President Marketing and President-elect, Luciana Pellegrino, that is also General Manager of ABRE. (Image: WPO Press)

The World Packaging Organisation was present at the ‘Sustainable Packaging Summit’ and the ‘Sustainability Awards’

The Vice President Marketing and President-elect of WPO (World Packaging Organisation), Luciana Pellegrino, represented the Organisation in two important events in Europe. SP

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15/11/2023 | Ingredients, Trade Fair, Packaging, Technology