Packaging
FDA issues guidance on new nutrition labelling
The Food and Drug Administration has issued additional information to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with the latest regulations on Nutrition Facts labelling in the US.
Bold new look for Whitakers Chocolates
Chocolate manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates is all set to launch its new confectionery range for 2020.
Dupont confirms merger of its nutrition and biosciences business with IFF
Ingredients and industry solutions company DuPont has confirmed that its nutritions and biosciences business will be merged with the IFF group.
Preventative maintenance key for packaging equipment
Packaging businesses should undertake preventative maintenance between regular equipment servicing to maximise operational productivity and lengthen equipment life, according to packaging machinery supplier Ulma.
Bosch Packaging Technology behind the scenes
Confectionery Production goes behind the scenes at Bosch Packaging Technology at its Schiedam site in the Rotterdam area within The Netherlands. Neill Barston speaks to Vince den Outer and Nomad van Bussel about the business, as the division prepares for a transfer of ownership in the New Year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
GEA packaging days attracts global visitors
More than 220 guests from across industry gathered GEA’s packaging days event in Germany, exploring machinery lines including systems designed for bakery ranges.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Global confectionery deals contribute to multi-billion market
The total value of food industry merger and acquisition deals, including confectionery and bakery markets in Q3 2019 stood at $5.64billion according to GlobalData’s deals database.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Introducing the World Confectionery Awards
Excellence across the entire breadth of the industry will be celebrated with the launch of an awards series forming a key part of our World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bakery group Oggs links with Macpac for environmentally friendly packaging
UK-based bakery group Oggs, developer of an innovative liquid egg substitute, has confirmed an initiative for its latest product range with packaging designer and manufacturer, Macpac.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing interview: show director Mark Napier
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Mark Napier, show director of Gulfood Manufacturing, in the second of our videos from the event. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls on UK government to support the sector in its latest manifesto
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest manifesto seeking government backing for its key sector markets amid a backdrop of continued trading uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing 2019
Confectionery Production reviews this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai. Neill Barston speaks to Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Nadia Taylor, founder of tna, Allan Aasted, Vice Chairman of Aasted, Tommy Lykke Husum of Tate &Lyle, and Renato Dell’ Oro, of Cama Group
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference welcomes Andy Baxendale as a speaker
Known throughout the world as ‘The Sweet Consultant’, Andy Baxendale has over 24 years’ experience in the confectionery industry with a Master of Science (MSc) in Advanced Food Manufacture.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability