chocolate
AAK acquires major stake in Soya International
Oil and fats processor AAK has acquired a majority stake in UK-based Soya International, making it one of the world’s leading suppliers of speciality lecithin.
Loesch celebrates 100 years
System manufacturer Loesch Verpackungstechnik is celebrating its centenary this year, and will be showcasing historical and modern packaging machines at this year’s FachPack, 24-26 September in Nuremberg, Germany.
Plamil launches Cocobites range
Plamil, a certified producer of UK organic and vegan chocolate, is launching Cocoabites. The new treats are made using 100% renewable energy are available in plastic free glass jars.
Nestlé adds two flavours to Munchies brand
Nestlé has introduced two new flavours to its Munchies brand in the UK and Ireland this summer.
Nature Shift brings Perfectly Broken to market
Perfectly Broken is the second brand brought to market by Nature Shift, a UK based start-up bringing products to market to help consumers find natural, tasty treats.
Herza Schokolade brings colour to ice cream, muesli and snacks
Herza Schokolade has created brightly coloured fruity inclusions made of natural ingredients.
Barry Callebaut expands in India
The Barry Callebaut Group, a manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has broken ground on its new chocolate and compound manufacturing facility in Baramati, India.
Chocolate Summit 2019 to take place in London
AAK will host its new Chocolate Summit 2019 in London 5-6 September. The event will explore how companies can use the latest consumer insights to deliver customers with product development.
Nestlé creates new chocolate using just the cocoa fruit
Nestlé has revealed it has created a chocolate made entirely from the cocoa fruit, using the beans and pulp as the only ingredients.
M&Ms expands range in the UK
Following the success of M&M’S Block in the US and Australia, Mars Wrigley UK will bring four brand-new M&M’S block variants to the UK market and a new SKU.
AAK launches Cobao Pure to combat chocolate bloom
Cobao Pure is a new cocoa butter from AAK that delivers improved bloom-retarding effects in all kinds of chocolate applications.
Sweet Sundays return from Mars Wrigley Confectionery
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UKhas announced the return of its Sweet Sundays promotion for the eighth year running.
Qualvis produces ethical packaging for chocolate bars
Packaging manufacturer, Qualvis, has produced a range of fully compostable and recyclable packaging for the organic, vegan, raw chocolate maker, Conscious Chocolate.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.