
CSM Ingredients launches cocoa alternative range
CSM Ingredients (Nexture) introduced Nuaré, a new, carob-based range of cocoa alternatives designed for use in baking and ice cream formulations. The new solution also addresses market volatility concerns and growing sustainability demands.

GEA and RebelDot announce joint venture
GEA and RebelDot, a Romanian technology company, formed a joint venture named RebelDot Proces Industries, aiming to accelerate ‘digital transformation in the global process industry’. The new entity will be headquartered in Cluj, Romania, and will launch in January 2026.

Ditsch launches pretzel bite snack
At the Hannover Central Station, Ditsch launched a new bite-sized concept of its renowned pretzels, called Pretzel Bites. They are baked according to the original pretzel recipe.
Mondelēz International focuses on human rights and joins The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH) Living Wage Roadmap to help advance living wages in global supply chains. The company commits to paying its employees a living wage.
Ingredient specialists will bring solutions for health-promoting solutions, including plant-based foodstuffs, to ProSweets Cologne from January 30 to February 2, 2022. The show organizers anticipate innovative ingredients will be introduced, which not only go into recipes that are rich in protein and fiber, but also make clean-label claims possible.
British bakery chain Greggs is experiencing supply chain shortages sparked by ‘temporary interruptions’ to suppliers following the heavy goods vehicle driver crisis affecting the UK.
Givaudan launched the Givaudan Nordic Experience Centre in Malmö, Sweden, a new facility for product development for its Nordic customers. It provides professional lab space and advanced equipment for product development.
The Hershey Company announced it intends to purchase Dot’s Pretzels. The total purchase price for these two proposed acquisitions is approximately USD1.2 billion, or approximately USD1 billion of investment net of expected future tax benefits.







