 Obituary of Charles Greenberg, Union Confectionery |
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Thursday, 23 October 2008 |
We were saddened to hear of the death of Charles Greenberg, retired
partner of Union Confectionery Machinery Company, on October 10th at
his home in New York City.
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Rousselot announces price increase for gelatine and hydrolyzed collagens |
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 |
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Rousselot, a producer of gelatine and hydrolyzed collagen has announced
an increase of its prices on all continents. Sustained increases in
transportation costs, a structural high level of energy costs and high
costs of raw materials have prompted this move, the company tells us.
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Wednesday, 15 October 2008 |
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 SPECIAL EDITION # 1: NEW & EXCLUSIVE! Welcome to our first ever special edition of the "Back in Time" series - We've had an incredible response to our new online archive service (much of which is available free! As well as 40 issues, including every issue from 2008 for subscribers!) Now we present a first in a new series of VIP editions of this series!
Focusing on the history of the industry & the companies involved in that history (& if you think that should include YOUR company, email us for more information!)... Our first edition focuses on Cadbury's & features over 40 years of Kennedy's editorial!
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Organic and Fairtrade will survive predict speakers at WEDF |
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Friday, 10 October 2008 |
Organic, fair trade and ethical products will keep their market,
despite today’s volatile, unpredictable economic climate, suggested
keynote speakers at the recent ITC (International Trade Centre) World
Export Development Forum (WEDF) in Montreux, Switzerland.
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Barry Callebaut opens Centre of Excellence in Dijon |
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Thursday, 09 October 2008 |
As part of its innovation strategy, Barry Callebaut, a
manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, has opened a new ‘Center
of Excellence’ at its factory in Dijon, France, to focus on research
into compounds and fillings and also on the development of new product
applications.
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Mars/Wrigley deal is finalised |
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Wednesday, 08 October 2008 |
Mars Inc. has now closed the $23 billion deal to purchase chewing-gum
company Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co, which officially makes the combined
businesses the world's largest confectionery producer, moving Cadbury’s
into second place.
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Raisins offer an all round healthy ingredient to meet consumer demands |
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Tuesday, 07 October 2008 |
A survey conducted by Mintel has highlighted the consumer demand for
natural food products. The survey focused on new products released to
the European market between January and September of 2008, and found
that 23% of them claimed to contain 'no additives/preservatives'.
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Increasing prices force Gelita to adapt their prices |
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Tuesday, 07 October 2008 |
The substantial increases in prices for raw materials, energy and
transport, has resulted in Gelita AG, a manufacturer of gelatine and
collagen hydrolysates announcing an increase in its own prices.
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China crisis and its effect on the confectionery industry |
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Thursday, 02 October 2008 |
Following the recent melamine in milk contamination scandal in China,
EU member states are now required to undertake additional inspections
of any Chinese products that contain more than 15 per cent milk.
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Warburtons executive director set to lead UK food manufacturers |
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
Ross Warburton, executive director of Warburtons, has been elected
President of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) – the voice of the UK
food and drink manufacturing industry. His term of office will start on
1 January 2009.
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Barry Callebaut opens its first US Chocolate Academy |
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Monday, 29 September 2008 |
Barry Callebaut has opened its first United States Chocolate Academy.
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Food developers to gain from a new regulatory compliance service |
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Friday, 26 September 2008 |
The last decade has seen many new food laws in the EU, and product development requires a thorough understanding of not only market trends, but also regulatory requirements. Understanding both these areas is essential to successfully market products in Europe without problems.
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