World Cocoa Conference tackles problems of the cocoa sector
Business as usual in the cocoa industry is no longer an option. We have to break the mould,” said Dr Jean-Marc Anga, Executive Director of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) at the 4th World Cocoa Conference, which recently took place in Berlin, attended by more ...
Paths to a positive future for the cocoa farming
The facts: there are some 5.5 million cocoa farmers around the world. Cultivating the plant is a work-intensive process ensuring the livelihood of around 15 million people, primarily in West Africa. This region accounts for approximately 70 % of the world’s raw cocoa production, which ...
Quality products from sustainable production
This 500-employee-strong company based in Breda/Netherlands supplies premium fruit and vegetable ingredients to food and beverage producers worldwide. Founded in 1867, SVZ has been part of the Dutch Royal-Cosun Group since 1986 and posted sales of around EUR 180 m in 2017. Strawberry products make up ...
New method for expanded production of plant-based sweeteners
German-based leading biotechnology company c-LEcta, together with an unnamed leading ingredient supplier, have developed a new method to help expand production of a new stevia-based sweetener. The plant-based origin and safety of these sweeteners in combination with their very sugar-like taste make them suitable for ...
Michael Rund has worked for Hamburg-based ingredients specialist Bösch Boden Spies for nearly 28 years. “But dried fruit was never so much in demand or as exciting of a trend as it has become recently”, enthuses the experienced manager. While dried apricots, plums, raisins and ...
