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GEA Group, a supplier of systems and components for the F&B sector, and Israeli start-up Better Juice have established a novel facility in Germany to test sugar-reduction technology. SP

Tomra Food announced the appointment of James Lynch as Area Sales Manager for Citrus in California, where the company works with many customers specializing in lemons, oranges, mandarins, and other citrus varieties. SP

Barry Callebaut has announced today that the cleaning of the chocolate lines affected by the entry of salmonella-positive lecithin in its factory in Wieze, Belgium, is progressing well. SG SP

Under the heading “The rise of fortified gums & jellies – holistic market overview from recipe development to production technology”, for the first time, a symposium on the production of OTC confectionery took place recently in Aachen/Germany. SG SP

According to figures released by the European Cocoa Association (ECA) for the second quarter, Europe’s cocoa grinding rose 2.0% compared to the previous year’s quarter to 364,081 tonnes. SG SP

Ocean Spray Cranberries, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, has announced the first Store Drop-off recyclable stand-up-pouch solution for Ocean Spray Craisins dried cranberries. SP

Biotechnology company Conagen has revealed its plans for the commercialization of an expansive portfolio of natural sweetness enhancers for taste modification in sugar reduction solutions for F&B. SP

From 27 to 29 September 2022, the European packaging sector will, once again, gather at FachPack, the trade fair for packaging, technology and processes. More than 1,100 exhibitors (up from 789 in 2021) are expected to converge on Exhibition Centre Nuremberg/Germany. SG SP

In the first three months of fiscal 2022/2023 (1 March to 31 May 2022), Südzucker AG increased its group revenues by about 30% to € 2.275 bn (previous year: € 1.753 bn). SG SP

Pablo Perversi, Chief Innovation, Sustainability & Quality Officer, Global Head of Gourmet and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to pursue new career opportunities outside the Barry Callebaut Group, effective September 1, 2022. SG SP

A few weeks ago, Koelnmesse announced the one-off postponement of ISM trade show from the end of January until 23 to 25 April 2023 with a shortened schedule. SG SP

Oterra, the world’s leading supplier of natural colours, further strengthens its core offerings with the acquisition of Akay Group, a prominent natural ingredients manufacturer. Founded in India in 1995, Akay ... SP

Eleven years after its launch, Syntegon recently sold its 300th bar packaging system – ample cause for celebration at the Beringen site in Switzerland. SP

Bühler is investing a double-digit million Swiss Franc amount in a new Grain Innovation Center (GIC) at its site in Uzwil/Switzerland. SP

On Monday June 27, Barry Callebaut detected a salmonella positive production lot manufactured in Wieze, Belgium. For Barry Callebaut food safety is paramount. SG SP