Food safety
Bühler’s Virtual World event showcases digital industry solutions driving post-pandemic recovery
The CEO of Bühler, Stefan Scheiber, has expressed an ambition for digitally-led innovations to transform businesses to drive market recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Better-for-you, sugar reduced and extended flavour ranges all among 2021’s key confectionery trends
Though we are only a few months into 2021, it is presenting some intriguing trends within confectionery, including continued interest in better-for-you, sugar reduced ranges, in addition to an enhanced range of flavours being a core market driver for ice cream, according to Innova Market Insights
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Interpack opens exhibitor registration for scheduled 2023 event
Exhibitor registration for the global industry Interpack 2023 packaging event has now officially opened, as the event seeks its return following the cancellation of its latest edition due to the ongoing pandemic, which was scheduled for last month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley strikes deal with Danimer Scientific for eco-friendly Skittles packaging
US-headquartered Mars Wrigley has forged a two-year sustainability deal with biodegradable materials business Danimer Scientific, in a joint venture developing home compostable packaging, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Theegarten Pactec develops suction support sealing for confectionery packaging
Devising optimal packaging for sensitive chocolate products is no easy task. As Theegarten-Pactec explains, it requires an effective combination of technical precision and the ideal packaging material. Drawing on decades of experience, the Dresden-based company has developed a special process called “suction supported sealing”. This not only allows chocolate products to be packaged more carefully, but also saves material to the benefit of the environment and makes processes more stable.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Get involved in this summer’s key virtual confectionery industry showcase
With just several months to go until our World Confectionery Conference takes place in its re-imagined virtual format, interest surrounding the event is continuing to gather momentum as the countdown begins.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation reports key sector sustainability gains amid major market challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has unveiled a sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, with its membership, including a wide range of confectionery and bakery businesses, making key gains amid challenging conditions reports, Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon hosts virtual equipment demos in light of Interpack cancellation
Syntegon Technology has begun two virtual customer events at the Swiss site in Beringen showcasing its core packaging ranges with broad industry application including for confectionery and bakery markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Baker Perkins develops remote commissioning for equipment lines
British-based industry equipment business Baker Perkins has confirmed a key development for the business in being able to now remotely commission and start-up new unit machines across its global operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: ZDS confectionery college 70th anniversary interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Andreas Bertram, managing director of ZDS, the Central college of the German Confectionery Industry, on its 70th anniversary, trends and market hopes for 2021
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Manufacturing businesses face Brexit price hikes and freight delays, Barometer study reveals
Almost two thirds (65%) of small-to-medium manufacturing companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chain since leaving the EU, including companies operating within sweets and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler delivers key innovations despite results revealing market challenges
The Bühler Group has completed delivery of a number of key technology innovations during the past year, despite challenging global conditions impacting on its annual results, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Ishida sets up webinar on the major sector role for multihead weighing
A new webinar from Ishida is set to explore the vital role that multihead weighing plays in delivering the high speeds and efficiencies within confectionery, snacks and bakery operations, writes Neill Barston.
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Ferrero makes major transparency release of its key Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa suppliers
A key cocoa supply chain transparency move has been unveiled by the Ferrero Group, which has for the first time disclosed the full list of farming cooperatives it works with, primarily in Ivory Coast and Ghana, reports Neill Barston.
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