Processing
Olam International reports pressure on annual profits amid challenging conditions
Olam International has reported an increase in revenues for 2018, totalling $30.5 billion, up 16% across its global interests for the financial year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Bell Flavors and Fragrances delivers 30% reduced sugar application for bakery
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has launched its REDsugar functional taste solution designed for sugar reduction within a number of markets including bakery and ice cream product applications.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Malt Products Corporation invests in vacuum belt dryer
Malt Products Corporation has invested over $15 million in a new state-of-the-art drying plant, incorporating a vacuum belt dryer designed and built by drying technology expert Bucher Unipektin
Bühler’s Jetmix system makes headway within bakery markets
Bühler’s Jetmix system for bakery operations was launched recently to a positive reception from industry. The company offers a case study giving feedback on its implementation
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
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.
Premium filling fats from Cargill
To help bakery and confectionery producers solve major challenges such as consumer expectations of clean labelling, nutrition profiling and sustainable manufacturing, Cargill has launched CremoFlex, its latest range of premium filling fats across Europe.
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
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.
Key enrobing and aeration equipment makes its mark on confectionery sector
For our latest production feature, we explore the latest enrobing, aeration and tempering innovations in line with the 2019 trend for premium chocolate and confectionery products. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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
Caobisco raises rules of origin export concerns over EU trade deal with Japan
Concerns have been expressed by the Caobisco trade organisation over product rules of origin relating to sugar content within the recently signed EU Japanese trade deal.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
tna expands Middle East capabilities with new Dubai site
Australian-headquartered tna has developed a services hub for its Middle East operations, opening a new office and training facility in Dubai.