Processing
Carle & Montanari-OPM and CM-FIMA becomes part of Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate
Italian equipment group Carle & Montanari-OPM and CM-FIMA is to become part of a new division of its parent business, which will be known as Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Final countdown for iba international trade event in Munich
With more than 1,300 exhibitors expected to visit Munich, Germany, for iba, this year’s event is attracting a huge level of interest. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to project manager Claudia Weidner
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tough tariffs for US confectionery as America increases taxes on Canada
With events within global trade moving at an exceptionally fast pace amid tariff showdowns between the US and China, we round-up some of the key issues affecting confectionery. Keith Nuthall reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Corbion gains gold standard rating for corporate social responsibility
International ingredients business Corbion has achieved a gold rating in its latest Ecovadis assessment for its corporate responsibility practices.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Optimism for confectionery market growth to 2022
With reports forecasting growth for the confectionery sector of more than 3% per year until 2022, there appears to be revived optimism within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz International makes gains on key sustainability targets
Mondelēz International has reported key progress against its 2020 goals on sustainable sourcing of cocoa, palm oil sourcing and product development.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill doubles levels of sustainable cocoa sourced from Ghana
Global ingredients group Cargill has reported that the amount of sustainable cocoa sourced in Ghana has doubled to 10,000 metric tonnes since the establishment of its own licensed buying company (LBC) model.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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
GSR expands its Italian cocoa press series
Though competition within the confectionery equipment market remains strong, Italy’s GSR Cocoa Machinery has stuck to its founding principles of focusing on quality and durability to deliver its latest range of cocoa presses. Neill Barston reports on its ongoing development
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Survey shows increase in demand for health-enhancing ingredients
Consumers are increasingly taking a more proactive approach to health and wellness, which has led growth with functional food, beverage and supplement markets globally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
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
Fonterra starts production at Canterbury
Fonterra’s new cream cheese plant in Canterbury has started production and is set to manufacture up to 24,000 metric tonnes of cream cheese annually, bound for China.
US confectionery and bakery sectors benefit from national tax cuts
Ed Zwirn, Keith Nuthall, and Sarah Gibbons report on the major revamp of tax systems in the US that are set to impact on the confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
LoeschPack upgrades wrapping systems for FachPack event
German-headquartered systems provider LoeschPack has confirmed its appearance at the FachPack trade fair event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing