School of choc
Callebaut is opening a new Chocolate Academy in Banbury, Oxfordshire, in September. The new academy joins those in Belgium, France, Poland, Switzerland, Singapore and Canada and will double as a teaching and training centre for professionals to improve their skills with chocolate and develop new products. Subjects range from introductory chocolate courses through to advanced chocolate and pƒtisserie techniques. For more information visit www.ecallebaut.com.
A touch of glass
Tableware supplier Chomette has bought the assets of Dornberger Trauffler and will now trade as Chomette Dornberger. The acquisition means that, besides chinaware, the company can offer a full range of glassware, from mass-market stemware to fine crystal. Contact 020 8877 7000 or visit www.chomette.co.uk.
Souped-up Macphie
Ingredients company Macphie has acquired the Soup Opera brand with a view to expanding its soup offering within the food service sector. The company has taken over production of the existing range of chilled and frozen soups and has a team of development chefs working on new recipes and flavour combinations.