Food safety

Schubert reports resilient performance and targets business carbon neutrality

German-based packaging equipment and systems company Gerhard Schubert has recorded a strong performance for 2021, as it looks to continue its growth pattern into the New Year, reports Neill Barston.

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Mondelēz makes progress on UK Plastics Pact, as initiative warns of key challenges

Mondelēz International has reported key progress as part of its environmental improvement measures as part of the UK Plastics Pact, as the collaborative industry venture expresses broader concerns that ‘there is still a long way to go,’ in attaining overall targets, writes Neill Barston.

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Cocoa Association of Asia confirms revised date for 2022 conference

The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has confirmed its revised dates for its international conference for next autumn, which was postponed last year amid the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.

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Ferrero publishes latest transparency lists of palm oil supply sources

Ferrero has revealed the latest in its lists of published palm oil suppliers, further underlining its commitment to sustainable sourcing practices, writes Neill Barston.

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Glanbia Nutritionals makes €1.4 million investment into Irish research and development site

Global ingredients and solutions group Glanbia Nutritionals has placed a €1.4 million investment into enhancing its Research and Development facility in Kilkenny, Ireland, reports Neill Barston.

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Syntegon set to unveil key jelly confectionery production lines at ProSweets Cologne

German-based Syntegon Technology is set to continue its equipment development for confectionery packaging, using ProSweets 2022 to showcase a number of systems including a newly developed line for jelly production, reports Neill Barston.

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Behind the scenes: Nestlé York KitKat production

Editor Neill Barston goes exclusively behind the scenes at Nestle’s York production facilities, home of the KitKat brand among many others. Process lead Alison Stancliffe offers a tour of the site.

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Emergence of Omicron variant creates further global industry uncertainties

Headlines around the world this past week has been all about the emergence of a certain new strain of coronavirus that has been designated as Omicron.

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Lindt & Sprüngli progresses €74 million investment in Swiss cocoa processing site

Premium chocolate group Lindt & Sprüngli has embarked on a major investment plan totalling €74 million into expanding capacity at its Swiss production base in Olten, reports Neill Barston.

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LoeschPack prepares for ProSweets with world debut for latest chocolate packaging system

German-based packaging machinery specialist LoeschPack is gearing up to offer a world premiere of its latest combined system providing initial wrapping and insertion into display cartons, at ProSweets 2022, targeting premium chocolate confectionery markets, writes Neill Barston.

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World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers

Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.

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Yummex sweets show claims success and gains rebrand as ISM Middle East

The team behind Dubai’s key Yummex confectionery show has hailed it a success, with the event set to continue next year under a rebranded banner of ISM Middle East, reports Neill Barston.

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Organisers of FiEurope confirm ‘2G’ health protection measures amid rising German covid cases

The organisers of FiEurope and Hi Europe ingredients events have confirmed that the live event is on course to be staged at the end of this month, with enhanced ‘2G’ health procedures permitting vaccinated attendees, writes Neill Barston.

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Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products

Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.

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Gerhard Schubert targets sustainable packaging systems for ProSweets

Gerhard Schubert is gearing up for a core focus on delivering sustainable packaging solutions for confectionery, including cartoning systems and advanced 3D parts printing at the upcoming key ProSweets trade fair, reports Neill Barston.

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Food and Drink Federation releases handbook to guide manufacturers to net zero emissions

With a renewed spotlight on environmental performance in the wake of COP26, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled a handbook to help food and drink manufacturers, including confectionery firms, on their journeys to net zero emissions.

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Nestlé’s Santa KitKat specials among key 2021 Christmas treat releases

A feast of festive favourites and new additions make up this year’s Nestlé Confectionery Christmas range, including a return for its star KitKat Santa, reports Neill Barston.

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Puratos progresses major expansion of its Belgian confectionery ingredients site

The global Puratos confectionery and bakery ingredients group is set to deliver a major expansion of its Belcolade production facility in Erembodegem, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.

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‘Chocolate Road’ movie set to offer key insights into industry production methods

An insightful new international documentary, Chocolate Road, gains its release this month, offering an insider view into the confectionery sector, seen through the eyes of several experienced industry professionals, reports Neill Barston.

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Gerhard Schubert prepares for debut at Gulfood Manufacturing event

Equipment and systems group Gerhard Schubert will be making its debut appearance at Gulfood Manufacturing beginning this weekend in Dubai, showcasing its latest range of systems, writes Neill Barston.

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