Packaging
The ‘bonfire of EU law’ runs a major risk of leaving the UK out in the cold
In terms of generating eyebrow-raising national tabloid media headlines is concerned, the subject of economic reforms has never been the stuff of headline writers’ dreams, and yet one such major story needs to be on everyone’s radar right now in the UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Russell & Atwell chocolate focus interview
UK confectionery business Russell & Atwell has scored a notable success with introducing its distinctive brand of fresh chocolate, which recently gained investment from the BBC Dragons’ Den screen series.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI reports annual German confectionery sector export growth, in spite of major supply chain issues
Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has reported a 6.5% sales volume increase for the nation’s sector, backed by an increase in exports, despite ongoing major energy crisis and significant spikes in ingredients costs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Hershey unveils major Valentine’s series, after gaining key industry accolade
US-based Hershey has unveiled its latest selection of Valentine’s treats across its portfolio, including special editions of its milk chocolate heart bars, Kisses and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups gift boxes, as the company is recognised again for its employment culture, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International’s State of Snacking report highlights key market growth, including plant-based ranges
The fourth annual State of Snacking report from Mondelēz International has found a strong majority of consumers – 71% will treat themselves twice a day, with an even greater number, 78% doing so in a mindful manner, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA confirms 2023 future industry leadership programme intake
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed its latest intake of six confectionery industry professionals selected for the 2023 Future Leadership Programme, representing a broad cross-section of the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
TopGum extends fast-rising neutraceutical gummies with organic sugar free variety
Israel’s TopGum Industries has confirmed release of its latest offering of sugar-free, organic gummies to the nutritional health supplement category, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Gerhard Schubert champions greater digitalisation in packaging systems
Anyone who operates modern production lines such as those in the packaging industry is now facing the question of whether, how and to what end digital machine data should be evaluated. The answer to these questions calls for producers to closely examine the expenditure and effort digitalisation requires, security concerns and pragmatic everyday production, according to Germany’s Gerhard Schubert.
Theegarten-Pactec packaging systems gains milestone carbon neutral status
German-based packaging machinery group, Theegarten-Pactec, has marked a major milestone in having been declared a carbon neutral business, reports Neill Barston.
Ishida Europe delivers latest vertical form, fill and seal machinery
A significant equipment breakthrough has been confirmed by Ishida Europe, with the release of its latest vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bagmaker, targeting the growing global snacks market,
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé reveals paper packaging Australian pilot move for major KitKat series
Australia is set to become a key confectionery testing ground again, as Nestlé unveils recyclable paper packaging as a pilot project for the brand, after the company enjoyed similar success with its Smarties series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Welcome to a busy New Year in the confectionery sector
Welcome to what I am sure will prove another memorable year for the confectionery sector, which more than punches above its weight in terms of global news developments and policies impacting on its supply chains that are of great wider topical relevance to social, environmental and health policies around the globe.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars confirms key focus on M&M’s for Super Bowl treats promotion
Mars has confirmed that its key M&M’s range is kicking off 2023 with a momentous return to the Super Bowl, which stands as one of the prime snacking occasions for the US market, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey sued in the US over heavy metals in chocolate allegations
US chocolate business Hershey has been sued in a New York case that is being contested on concerns over alleged levels of heavy metals within some of its product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability