Cocoa & chocolate
Loesch celebrates 100 years
System manufacturer Loesch Verpackungstechnik is celebrating its centenary this year, and will be showcasing historical and modern packaging machines at this year’s FachPack, 24-26 September in Nuremberg, Germany.
yummex set to unveil a diverse range of new confectionery in Dubai
Amid rapid transformation and growth across the region’s confectionery sector, the 2019 yummex Middle East is set to feature significantly expanded feature content during its 29-31 October run at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Puratos extends its established Satin mixes and fillings
Bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients supplier Puratos UK has launched two new cake mix and filling combinations for autumn winter 2019.
UK manufacturers focus on upskilling existing workforces amid recruitment shortage
A major industry survey has found UK manufacturers, including those in the confectionery and bakery sectors, are responding to a chronic recruitment shortage through improving the skill-base of existing employees.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Businesses from across confectionery and bakery sectors to attend Gulfood Manufacturing
A diverse array of equipment, technology and processing systems businesses are set to gather for Gulfood Manufacturing, including firms from across confectionery and bakery sectors, for the event being held at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Bosch to unveil upgraded horizontal flow wrapper at Pack Expo
German-based Bosch Packaging Technology is set to release an enhanced design for its fully automated horizontal flow wrapper Pack 403 at this year’s Pack Expo in Las Vegas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler networking event calls on industry to intensify sustainability efforts
Businesses from across the food sector, including confectionery and bakery enterprises, have been urged to deliver more environmentally sustainable production processes at Bühler’s networking days forum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
British machinery manufacturer DT&G Finn secures Philippines deal
Established UK confectionery machinery builder DT&G Finn has secured a key contract with one of the Philippines largest food and beverage companies, Universal Robina Corporations (URC).
Researchers find significant sugar rise in chocolate confectionery in the UK over 25 years
A research paper from the Queen Mary University of London has found that sugar levels in chocolate confectionery within the UK have risen significantly over the past two decades.
Hershey confirms acquisition of One Brands protein bar snacks business
US-based confectionery business Hershey has expanded its snack portfolio of businesses with a $397 million agreement to acquire One Brands, a manufacturer of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars.
The World Cocoa Farmers Organisation expresses concerns over Amazon fires
The World Cocoa Farmers Organisation (WCFO) has expressed fears over widespread Amazon rainforest fires that it says could have hugely damaging impacts on the environment and Brazilian communities.
Theegarten-Pactec confirms equipment showcase for Gulfood Manufacturing
Packaging specialist Theegarten-Pactec has confirmed it will be showcasing a selection of its latest equipment series at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event.
Continued rise of the global snacking market
Confectionery Production explores the latest trends in snack products, from DNA mapping to bedtime biscuits. Daisy Phillipson reports
Mars joins global initiative promoting human rights as part of work supporting cocoa growing sector
Global manufacturer Mars, Incorporated has joined a coalition of 34 leading international companies committed to increasing business action to advance human rights throughout their value chains.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability