Features
Flexibility and efficiency key to packaging success
Daisy Phillipson explores recent case studies of packaging machinery lines that have been developed and installed with flexibility and efficiency in mind, while cutting TCO considerably in the process.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Forming ideal industry machinery solutions
For manufacturers serving customers around the world, having the right equipment that is reliable, efficient and flexible are all critical for confectionery producers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Living the confectionery dream
As the owners of the cherished British Choc Nibbles brand, Sweetdreams has been busy expanding into more premium markets, as Neill Barston discovered visiting its UK facilities
Beneo develops inulin from chicory for product ranges including baked goods
Functional ingredients manufacturer, Beneo has announced that it is now capable of producing organic inulin from chicory roots for use in a range of products including bakery items, making it the first ingredient manufacturer to do so. Interest in organic products continues to grow and as a result, more customers are seeking out organic solutions. […]
Catering for adventurous consumers with colouring and flavours market
Daisy Phillipson explores the latest in colourants and flavourings for confectionery in line with this year’s top trend: the adventurous consumer.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Driving a sustainable future for Hotel Chocolat
Founding Hotel Chocolat has proved a grand adventure for Angus Thirlwell, as Neill Barston discovers with our exclusive interview with the confectionery manufacturer
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks Expo delivers major confectionery releases
Delivering market insights and a host of new products, this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo held plenty of intriguing prospects, as Neill Barston discovered
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exploring the role of almonds in today’s snacking trends
The snacking landscape is evolving and the rise in demand for healthy snacks that deliver a natural and wholesome appeal has forced manufacturers to innovate product solutions to maintain relevance. Natural, trusted and easily recognisable ingredients are driving consumer preference, as shown by the increasing use of ‘clean labels’ on packaging and highlighted use of […]
Organic ranges and sugar reduction remain key ingredients trends
Identifying market trends within ingredients throughout the year is of crucial importance to many businesses across the confectionery and bakery sectors. Renee Boerefijn, director innovation EMEA, Bunge Loders Croklaan, examines some of the major issues the company has picked up on.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Driving growth in natural ingredients
Delivering product ranges with natural solutions is becoming ever more important to manufacturers, as Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Snacks packaging line reports quality control improvements with latest Ishida systems
A specialist German potato chip brand is reportedly maintaining excellent quality control on its upgraded high-capacity packing lines thanks to the introduction of sealtesters and checkweighers from Ishida Europe.
Plamil extends So Free series as demand grows for reduced sugar ranges
Creating confectionery for the Free-from and reduced sugar market poses numerous tests, as Adrian Ling, managing director of Plamil Foods explains to Neill Barston
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
US trade war impacts on Chinese confectionery market
The world’s second largest economy has long been held as having strong confectionery potential. Neill Barston reports on how it is navigating wider market turbulence With China remaining entrenched in a trade tariff stand-off with America, few analysts have been surprised this has impacted on its economy. As previously reported, many of the country’s […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Bühler’s Swiss cubic innovation centre opens digital doorways
With major investment into its construction, Bühler’s Cubic centre is anticipated to deliver a host of creative food solutions, including new confectionery ranges. Neill Barston returns to report on the Swiss facility’s completion
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability