Packaging
tna appoints new branch manager for South African operations
Australian-headquartered food processing and packaging solutions provider tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager to head up its African operations.
Diverse confectionery launches planned for the International Food and Drink Event
A diverse range of new confectionery and snacks will be unveiled at this year’s International Food and Drink Event (IFE) at Excel, London, between 17-20 March.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Quinn Packaging designs environmentally friendly trays for confectionery
Irish-based Quinn Packaging has designed a series of environmentally-friendly black trays for confectionery that have been devised to be fully identified by sorting systems for recycling.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Bosch delivers next generation flow wrapper targeting Europe and Asian markets
German-based Bosch Packaging Technology has launched its latest generation of flow wrappers designed for European and Asian markets – the Pack 403.
Italian packaging businesses continue global trade export tour
Trade visits to South Africa and Vietnam are the next two stops in the Italian packaging industry’s tour of exhibitions held in markets which the sector believes have development potential.
Pouch systems making an impact on packaging markets
Extending product endurance and adding creativity to product series are just two of the reasons pouch systems are continuing to make their mark in the confectionery and wider food markets, as manufacturer Volpak explains of its equipment series
East meets west in fast-rising Indian confectionery market
L Nitin Chordia, of Cocoatrain has built up expertise in India’s fast-growing confectionery sector. He explains to Confectionery Production about some of his inspirations and challenges within the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Gerhard Schubert’s Flowmodul robotics upgrade gains industry showcase
Packaging specialists Gerhard Schubert has unveiled a heat-sealing robot for its Flowmodul, which recently received a showcase at this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne.
Herma invests €20 million developing new labelling systems facility
German-based Herma has invested €20 million into the creation of a new labelling machine and label applicator facility at its headquarters in Filderstadt near Stuttgart.
ProSweets reveals a broad array of equipment and confectionery systems
This year’s ProSweets in Cologne held plenty of surprises in terms of product launches, innovation and technology development across the trade fair. Editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Olam International agrees $90 million deal for Indonesia’s BT Cocoa
Olam International has signed a $90 million deal to acquire Indonesia’s Bumitangerang Mesindotama (BT Cocoa), the country’s largest business in the sector, building on major growth within the Asian market.
GEA releases latest thermoforming packaging technology system
GEA has unveiled its latest generation of thermoforming packaging targeting a broad spectrum of markets including biscuit, bread production, croissants, and other food segments.
MacPac to unveil breakthrough recyclable material at Packaging Innovations
Packaging business Macpac is releasing what it believes could prove a significant breakthrough material for use in sectors including confectionery, known as Breakdown PET.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
March 2019
Aeration and enrobing, Bakery processing, Flexible packaging, Fudge, toffee caramel, Show issue: Modern Bakery Moscow, Chocoa
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing