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Cocoa

UK Cocoa Coalition Calls for Action

To mark International Day of Forests 2026, a new UK Cocoa Coalition has launched today in Parliament.
Minebea interpack

Minebea to Highlight Customised Solutions

At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Minebea Intec, a world-leading manufacturer of weighing and inspection technologies, will be showcasing its manufacturing expertise from 7 to 13 May.
Flying Splice

Theegarten Launches New FPC6

With its new FPC6, Theegarten-Pactec is launching an innovative flow-wrapping machine specifically designed to meet the requirements of manufacturers of chocolate, confectionery, cereal and protein bars, functional foods and snacks, as well as co-packers and contract packers.
Sappi

Sappi’s Paper Packaging Solutions at Interpack 2026

At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sappi will present its comprehensive portfolio of future-proof paper packaging solutions, demonstrating how experience, reliability and technical expertise provide certainty in a rapidly evolving packaging landscape.
Sweet Talk

Sweet Talk – Udi Alroy, Carobway 

In this exclusive interview, we get to know Udi Alroy CEO and Co-Founder of Carobway 
Innovator

The Innovator – Ester Boronat, Lasenor

Ester Boronat, Product Manager of Lasenor, discusses the role of emulsifiers and crystallising agents in optimising chocolate rheology, stability and processing efficiency 
Nextcoa

Ask the Expert – Anne Mertens-Hoyng, Cargill

Anne Mertens-Hoyng, Bakery Category Senior Director at Cargill, explains how NextCoa™ supports manufacturers with a resilient, lower-impact alternative to traditional cocoa  
Stockleys range

Stockley’s Introduces Sweet ‘Treat Bags’

March 2026 sees Stockley’s take its unique mix of timeless sweet shop heroes, handmade fudge, reimagined twists on classic confectionery and indulgent chocolate, treats into eye-catching            ‘treat bags.’
Cadbury Sustainable

Cadbury’s Boosts Sustainable Packaging Progress

Mondelēz International announces a new milestone in the company’s sustainable packaging journey, focused on making the joy of Easter more sustainable. For Easter 2026, the 31.9g, 74g and 256g Cadbury Mini Eggs bags will now be wrapped in 65% certified recycled plastic packaging allocated through a mass balance approach.
Plant-Ex

Plant-Ex Ingredients Goes Multilingual

Plant-Ex Ingredients Ltd, a supplier of natural colours and flavours to the global food and beverage market, has announced the release of a new multi-language website, in another significant step towards the launch of their new European innovation centre in Poland.
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