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The ProSweets Cologne 2023 – Special Edition is taking place next year from 23 to 25 April 2023 parallel to the International Sweets and Biscuits Fair ISM at the Cologne fair grounds. According to the organizer, Koelnmesse, the concept is going down extremely well with the supply industry for sweets and snacks. SG SP

Israeli start-up ChickP has developed a chickpea protein isolate designed for plant-based ice cream. SP

Tomra Food has appointed Christian Tougaard to Regional Sales Director EMEA for Tomra Processed Food, part of Tomra Food. SP

The Barry Callebaut Group announced the groundbreaking of its third manufacturing facility in India. The new chocolate and compound factory will be located in the Ghiloth industrial area, in the city of Neemrana, about 120 kilometres southwest of Delhi. SG SP

Hydrosol from Germany is focusing on cost reduction amid high inflation and exploding energy prices. SP

Premium Belgian chocolate brand Guylian has confirmed it will partner with Fairtrade America, which the company says marks a step towards more ethical trade for the company. SG SP

ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, announced ICL Food Specialties has joined forces with Protera Biosciences, an AI-driven foodtech start-up and designer of novel proteins, which are used to develop sustainable, highly functional protein-based ingredients for food manufacturers. SP

UK-based Tate & Lyle is expanding its portfolio of reduced sugar alternatives, entering the erythritol business with its Erytesse Erythritol launch. SP

Dutch plant-based ingredients pioneer Fooditive will begin large-scale production trials of the world’s first 100 % “bee-free” honey in the New Year. SP

A newly developed apple pectin provides a simple solution in the production of enriched confectionery that is suitable for numerous functional ingredients. SP

The Hochdorf Group appoints a new CFO. Thomas Freiburghaus takes over the role from Gerhard Mahrle, who has held the position ad interim since 4 July 2022. SP

Swiss technology group Bühler is taking the long-lasting and fruitful relationship with Kägi Söhne AG, the Swiss chocolate wafer producer, to the next level. Bühler is supporting Kägi in building its smart factory. SG SP

Following the consolidation of its Taste, Nutrition & Health (TN&H) segment earlier this year, Symrise has reorganized its food and beverages offer within the business arm. SP

Pack Expo Southeast will debut spring 2025 in Atlanta (10 to 12 March, Georgia World Congress Center) bringing packaging and processing machinery, materials, and technology all under one roof to a growing manufacturing corridor. SP

Gummy confectionery and jelly products are a segment of the confectionery industry where trends like vegan, vegetarian or functional ingredients are presenting developers with many new challenges. Manufacturers and consumers have high expectations when it comes to the taste, consistency and look of treats. The texture of your product can be easily adjusted using the flexible and tolerant H&F Pectin: creating anything from brittle and firm through to gum-like and chewy confectionery. The fruity flavour is naturally supported, enabling a smooth, shiny cut. SP