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The U.S. concern ADM is expanding the production of non-GMO soy protein concentrate at its facility in Europoort, the Netherlands. This is to keep pace with the growing demand for high-quality plant-based proteins in European markets, notes the company. SG SP

Reports suggest that cocoa farmers in Ghana will begin to receive the Living Income Differential (LID) from October onwards. SP

Barry Callebaut has inaugurated its new Chocolate Academy Centre in Banbury/UK. SP

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has unveiled its “next-generation” emulsifier solution that replaces hydrates used in dough conditioning and crumb softening while giving bakers cost savings and sustainability benefits. SP

Syntegon Technology, a globally leading supplier of processing and packaging technology, appoints Dr Michael Grosse as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). SG SP

Barry Callebaut introduces the 100 percent dairy-free “M_lk Chocolate” to meet growing consumer demand for plant-based indulgence. SG SP

Rob de Weert and Daan Schapendonk founded in 2014 the company Fruitfunk B.V. They started to produce ”the most fun and responsible snacks for kids”. SG

Vemag Maschinenbau will present at ProSweets Cologne in hall 10.1, booth C8, its solutions for the exact forming and precise portioning of fine doughs as well as pastes and pumpable mixtures for any customer requirement. SP

After a successful trade fair year in 2019, ProSweets Cologne 2020 has already exceeded all expectations with more than 260 exhibitors from 64 countries. Over 65 % of the exhibitors come from abroad. SP

After successfully participating for the first time last year, Ulma Packaging will again be represented at ProSweets Cologne in 2020. SP

More and more consumers are looking for healthy added value in their food and beverages – a trend that is also seen in confectionery. SP

The cocoa price in London briefly exceeded GBP 2,000 per ton earlier in January 2020 – the first time it had done so since November 2016. SP

Vitafoods Europe (12 to 14 May 2020, Palexpo, Geneva/Switzerland) is the leading buying and sourcing event for the global nutraceuticals industry. SP

The Orchard Valley Foods Group (OVF) with headquarters in Tenbury Wells, UK, will be exhibiting for the first time at the ISM fair in Cologne – together with all subsidiaries, including the recent acquisitions Confection by Design and County Confectionery. SG

Puratos, a manufacturer of ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors is launching Smoobees, a creation which taps into the importance on texture. SP