KKO International raises funds for “tree-to-bar” plant
Cocoa plantation owner KKO International has raised EUR 3.8 m as part of a plan to enable it to build a “tree-to-bar” chocolate production unit in Abidjan/Ivory Coast.
Dirafrost launches cacao fruit puree for sugar-free sweetness and sustainability
Positioned as both a natural sweetener and a flavouring, Dirafrost’s new cacao fruit puree is made from the white pulp surrounding cacao beans – which are typically destined for chocolate production.
Caldic acquires food ingredients distributor Arlès Agroalimentaire
Caldic B. V. is acquiring Arlès Agroalimentaire SAS, a distributor of quality food ingredients and functional additives in France. T
Algaia and Herbstreith & Fox to cooperate for baking applications
Algaia S. A. announces its cooperation with Herbstreith & Fox KG Germany. The companies are joining forces to provide a sustainable combination of pectin and alginates for multiple baking applications, to be marketed as both single ingredients or as a blend.
Givaudan reports boosted nine-month sales following price hikes
Givaudan has released its nine-month financials report, outlining a 6.4 % rise in sales this year on a like-for-like basis.
Chr. Hansen reaches 7 % organic growth in 2018/19
Despite more challenging growth conditions, Chr. Hansen delivers a strong EBIT margin and a healthy cash flow, while also making significant progress on key strategic priorities.
Südzucker confirms full-year 2019/2020 forecast
In the first half of the current 2019/2020 fiscal year (1 March to 31 August 2019), Südzucker AG achieved group consolidated revenues of € 3.314 (previous year: 3.475) bn.
Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo 2019 break multiple records
Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo hit an unprecedented trifecta this year, breaking records for number of exhibitors, total exhibit space and total attendees, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Large main cocoa crop expected in Ivory Coast
The main cocoa crop in Ivory Coast, the season for which runs from October to March, is expected to be as large as last year’s crop, making the overall crop a record-breaking one.
Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA opens culinary centre and office in UK
Recently, Bell Flavors & Fragrances EMEA officially opened its new culinary centre and office space in Ketton, Stamford.
