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Barry Callebaut opens Chocolate Academy at the foot of Burj Khalifa in Dubai


The Barry Callebaut Group, the manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has relocated its Chocolate Academy Center Dubai, which is now at the foot of the Burj Khalifa, one of the world's most iconic landmarks. This new location and facility serve as a


creative platform where chefs and artisans can showcase and develop their talent and skills. As Chocolate Academy Center Dubai is part of the wider Chocolate Academy Center network with 24 academies across the globe, it will be the premier platform for bringing renowned chefs to Dubai to inspire, train and advise local artisans. With a team of dedicated chefs,


Chocolate Academy Center Dubai plays an important role in inspiring and educating


the chocolate industry and introducing new techniques to artisans, pastry chefs, confectioners, bakers and caterers. The Chocolate Academy Center Dubai also plays an important role in driving innovation as consumption patterns shift towards premiumisation and new concepts in terms of design, colour and flavours. Amine Mebrouki, general manager


Middle East & North Africa, said: “The chocolate market is recovering in the Middle East region. The Chocolate Academy Center Dubai supports local businesses in finding the right chocolate solutions to help them win in the market. From empowering women and young


talents, to supporting new concepts: The Chocolate Academy Center Dubai is the


place to be in the Middle East region for everything related to chocolate.” Rogier van Sligter, president EMEA


(Europe, Middle East, Africa), added: “This is an important moment for Barry Callebaut’s presence in the Middle East region. The relocated Chocolate Academy Center Dubai will strengthen the collaboration with our customers in the growing Middle East region, helping them to develop their own profile in terms of taste and flavour. Initiatives like this help to grow the Gourmet business in the Eastern part of our EMEA Region.”


British spring water in sustainable box launched in UK


handling for consumers and easy opening and pouring from the single action domeTwist closure. The lightweight carton is said to have an excellent environmental footprint, as it is fully recyclable and largely made from FSC-certified paperboard. It is also lightweight, yet robust. Water in a Box has historically sourced the spring water for its


500ml plain water from Germany but as part of its Better Water, Better World sustainability commitment it has moved all its sourcing to the Mendip Hills, Somerset. Moving to 100% British water significantly reduces Water in a


Box’s carbon footprint and will help the business work towards its carbon neutral status. David Grannell, managing director of Water in a Box said: “We’ve


always stayed close to our mission to provide a range of truly sustainable boxed water which is renewable, environmentally friendly and has a lower carbon footprint than PET. “We believe this focus on sustainable packaging, 100% British water,


and a powerful new brand that emphasises our environmental credentials will help transform the bottled water category for the better.” Russ Lisle, key account manager at SIG said: “The combidome


Water in a Box, the sustainable British water brand that pioneered repackaging water into environmentally friendly cartons, is relaunching a range of 100% British-sourced water in a carton bottle combidome. The Water in a Box range now includes a 500ml plain spring in


combidome from SIG and four 330ml Tetra cartons (plain spring, lemon & lime, orange & peach and strawberry). The brand’s ethos has always been to reduce the use of PET plastic in the bottled water category by repackaging spring water into something that is better for the environment. The new 500ml lightweight combidome carton bottle from SIG combines the best features of a carton and a bottle, with convenient


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carton bottle stands out in retail and offers consumers the best features of both a carton and a bottle, with an excellent environmental footprint.” Mr Grannell added: “Consumers want an alternative to PET


plastic water bottles and they want more sustainable options for on- the-go drinking occasions. There has been a move to repackage water into RPET (recycled PET) but this isn’t a sustainable long-term solution as it still requires the manufacture of virgin PET. Water in a Box is truly a better water for a better world.” Water in a Box is available in 330ml and 500ml natural and 330ml


lemon & lime, orange & peach and strawberry flavours. Find it in TK Maxx stores and in a variety of cafes, bars, gyms and hair salons via a number of UK wholesalers and distributors. It is also available in a number of event stadia; Man City/Etihad, Santa Pod and in leisure parks such as Yorkshire Wildlife, The Deep in Hull and Colchester Zoo.


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