Processing
Creating confectionery equipment as solid as Blackpool rock
With its roots in the production of traditional British Blackpool rock, the Loynds family has taken the step into sales of confectionery and chocolate making systems for the international market. Neill Barston visit its Lancashire facilities as its operations continue to expand
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Facing up to challenging times amid the rise of coronavirus
If you turn on the TV, radio, or scan your computer screen or smartphone, there seems to literally, and all too understandably, be just one news story in town at present – the continuing rise of coronavirus around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association confirms Sweets and Snacks cancellation over coronavirus
After weeks of closely monitoring developments surrounding coronavirus, organisers of this year’s Sweets and Snacks show in Chicago have cancelled the event for 2020. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocovision conference postponed over coronavirus
The organisers of the international Chocovision conference due to be held at Davos, Switzerland, in June, have confirmed its postponement until summer 2021 over coronavirus concerns.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schubert enhances packaging systems with digitalisation and robotics
German-based packaging specialist Schubert is set to expand its range of modular machinery with increased levels of digitalisation of equipment and robotic functions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ulma packaging welcomes government plans for plastics tax
Ulma Packaging UK has welcomed measures put forward by government to tax plastic packaging that is less than 30% recyclable.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler presses ahead with ‘virtual Interpack’ systems presentations
The Swiss-based Bühler group is set for a virtual showcase of its industry systems and solutions that were due to be demonstrated at Interpack, which has been postponed for a year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Interpack’s postponement leaves packed event schedule for 2021
Just after we went to press with our present edition, we received news that this year’s Interpack would in fact be delayed until next February due to coronavirus. The organisers of the trade fair had worked hard to keep the show on the road, putting out statements to that effect, but in the end, the […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Upturn in snacks market prompts equipment expansion from Fortress Technology
It’s official. European’s love their snacks. With more than 60% adding them into their weekly grocery baskets, 30% buying on-demand and 66% trying healthier alternatives such as popped, rice-based and baked alternatives, snack processing and packaging lines look set to get busier as many add additional flavour innovations. Fortress Technology explained that its Vertex Metal […]
Interpack organisers confirm trade fair is to be postponed until next year due to coronavirus
The organisers of Interpack have confirmed that the event will now be postponed until next year, following the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Tomra sorting group opens new regional headquarters in Johannesburg
Sorting technology group Tomra has confirmed the opening of new regional headquarters in Johannesburg, to expand its presence in the region.
Preparations for Interpack continue despite emergence of coronavirus
With magazine deadlines looming, this will be a short missive from myself this week, but it’s on a very significant issue.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon plans major confectionery equipment showcase for Interpack
German-headquartered Syntegon Technology is set to present several key equipment solutions for the confectionery sector at interpack 2020.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
National Confectioners Association moves to create US national candy month
The US-based National Confectioners Association has revealed plans to created a ‘national candy month’ at its annual State of the Industry Conference, celebrating the significance of the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability