Packaging
British packaging specialist Macpac boosts metal detection systems
UK-based thermoforming packaging specialists Macpac has further enhanced its quality control and product safety through installing a new metal detection system at its advanced facilities in Stockport, greater Manchester, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Mintel confirmed among speakers for World Confectionery Conference 2025
Insights and industry education will form a key element of this year’s conference, and we’ll be welcoming back Mintel’s associate director Honorata Jarocka to shed some valuable light on key developments across the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 supplier showcase report
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive overview of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo including interviews with Tanis Confectionery, TNA, DT&G Limited, Cargill, Capol and LoeschPack.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to a wide range of businesses at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo including Hershey, Mondelez, Ferrero, PIM Brands, Tru Fru, Perfetti Van Melle, Ferrara and The National Confectioners Association
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Campaigners hit out at UK government decision delaying HFSS advertising ban
Health campaigners have criticised a UK government decision to further delay the introduction of legislation banning marketing on food product ranges including snacks and confectionery considered high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), following sustained industry-wide lobbying, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hames Chocolates hails era of ‘mindful indulgence’ with latest chocolate series
With 2025 proving a significant year for chocolate trends, one of the most significant has been in mindful indulgence category, as consumers become ever more savvy regarding their product choices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars offers major Sweets & Snacks launches for core Starburst, M&M’s and Skittles lines
During an action-packed three days in Indianapolis, Mars offered a major platform to several key confectionery line launches including Starburst Gummies, M&M’s Peanut Butter & Jelly, as well as Skittles Pop’d, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italy’s Ipack-Ima set to draw a wide range of packaging and processing companies
Traditionally held every three years, significant momentum is building surrounding the final preparations for the 2025 edition of Ipack-Ima event covering the packaging and processing event being held in Italy next week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 Supplier Showcase review
More than 200 diverse equipment, systems and ingredients businesses from around the world ensured a dynamic atmosphere at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo Supplier Showcase held in Indianapolis, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 event review
A record-breaking figure of more than 14,000 visitors from around the world made their way to participate in the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, US, taking in a dynamic array of new products, equipment, ingredients and systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s Syntegon scores record results after delivering key sector technology
After a key period of enhancing its machinery and systems, Syntegon has delivered record results, with revenues rising 7% to €1.6 billion and an 11% order intake upturn to 1.8bn in its latest annual results, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Special Kettle award honours granted to Bazooka Company’s Tony Jacobs
The National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) has confirmed Tony Jacobs, president and CEO of The Bazooka Company, LLC, with the 2025 Kettle Award for his significant services to the wider industry, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks comes to a close with resilient spirit and new launches
After several action-packed days, the latest iteration of Sweets & Snacks is about to close its doors after a host of new releasees from its major tally of around 1,000 industry businesses.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Supplier showcase sparkles for Indy’s Sweets & Snacks Expo
A diverse array of innovative businesses across equipment, systems and ingredients segments were on hand in Indianapolis today for the supplier showcase of Sweets & Snacks Expo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability