Food safety
Microsoft hosts Bühler’s key IOT systems efficiency launch
Global tech giant Microsoft’s annual Ignite Conference has hosted the launch of the Bühler Insights cloud-based frameworks for digital services developed for the food industry, including confectionery and bakery sectors.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF warns of major impact on food supplies over Brexit uncertainty
The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), has warned of ‘serious disruption to food supplies’ including confectionery and bakery-based products, over the UK’s potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit from the EU.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tray sealing system created for longer shelf life
Proseal has launched its first tray sealer since winning a Queen’s Award for International Trade 2018.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Bunge Loders Croklaan moves to deliver palm oil improvements
Bunge Loders Croklaan, specialists in oils and fats supplied to industry including the confectionery sector, has confirmed its palm oil food portfolio is being delivered with low 3-MCPDE, ahead of EU legislation planned on the use of such compounds.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ucima takes lead role in improving global packaging standards
Ucima, the Italian packaging machinery manufacturers’ association, has been appointed to develop improved worldwide technical standards within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Corbion reports challenging trading with annual results
Ingredients company Corbion has reported challenging market conditions, with sales of € 891.7 million in 2017, decreasing 2.2% against figures for 2016.
World Cocoa conference to raise key industry issues
Key industry decision makers from around the world are to gather in Berlin in April to discuss the most important industry issues in cocoa and chocolate at the biennial World Cocoa Conference.
Confectionery and bakery face key reformulation challenges
One of the greatest challenges now being faced by the confectionery and snacks sector is how to respond in developing ranges that are perceived as offering healthier options.
Industry targeted by major moves from Public Health England to cut obesity
Confectionery and snack companies are among industry sectors being targeted by Public Health England’s (PHE) latest drive to cut concerning levels of childhood obesity in the UK.
Belgian chefs and chocolatiers first in Europe to access ruby chocolate
Artisan pastry chefs and chocolatiers in Belgium will be among the first in the world to experience the latest ruby variety of chocolate, with a new launch from Barry Callebaut.
Sales figures for Fairtrade continue to increase
UK shoppers continue to show their support for Fairtrade, with new independent sales figures revealing that retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017, alongside increased business engagement.
Wrapping up the Easter marketing drive
With Easter just around the corner, it’s perhaps no surprise that Confectionery Production is starting to receive its share of press releases of major marketing campaigns for this key date in the calendar.
Shelf life boost with new Thew Arnott coating series
Specialist ingredients companies Thew Arnott and Flo Chemical have introduced Flo Zein all-natural corn protein films developed to coat nuts and enhance shelf life, which have been created for the European market.
Gerhard Schubert reports strong response to upgraded Flowmodul
Global packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported a strong response to its upgraded Flowmodul system.