Food safety
Indian confectionery market expresses concerns over ‘traffic light’ labelling
Raghavendra Verma reports from New Delhi on a new government system in India of food labelling that have prompted major concerns from industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Gulfood set to prove another major event packed full of surprises
This week’s confectionery missive will be brief, but hopefully noteworthy, with our latest November edition due to go to press shortly.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major challenges facing manufacturers placed in the spotlight of Food Safety Summit
The latest developments, challenges and best practice solutions in food safety within the manufacturing chain, including for confectionery and bakery, were discussed in detail at the inaugural Food Safety Summit.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
October 2018
Equipment: Process control and automation Ingredients: Inclusions, sugar and sweeteners Packaging: Wrapping technology/materials Product focus: Extruded confectionery Show issue: SIAL Paris (21-25 Oct) Gulfood Manufacturing Supplier profiles
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing confirms key event programme
Major areas of focus for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai have been unveiled including industry an 4.0 tech summit, a buyers’ programme, and a wide range of equipment from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Royal Duyvis expands its cocoa and chocolate processing equipment operations
Royal Duyvis Wiener has experienced considerable growth over the past few years. Neill Barston explores its headquarters in the Netherlands to discuss some of its major milestones
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.