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Gulfood Manufacturing confirms key event programme
Major areas of focus for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai have been unveiled including industry an 4.0 tech summit, a buyers’ programme, and a wide range of equipment from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery systems.
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Ishida weighing systems target confectionery market
A new high capacity 10 and 14 multihead weighing system devised for confectionery has been unveiled by Ishida Europe.
Ishida extends partnership on packaging and processing
Global multihead weighing company Ishida has confirmed an extension of its partnership with food processing business Heat and Control to develop a series of full “end to end” processing and packaging systems.
Ishida launches highspeed snacks bagmaker
Ishida has launched a snacks bagmaker which the company says is the world’s fastest vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) bagmaker with sustainability benefits.
Petrow Food invests in dry powder fill equipment
Dried fruit products supplier Petrow Food Group has invested £100,000 in a new powder fill machine for dry mixes at its production site in the UK.
Savoury snack showcase
Some 155 exhibitors descended on Vienna, Austria, for the biennial Snackex trade show and conference from 21-22 June. Katie Smith reports.
A look at Interpack
As the industry gears up for the international processing and packaging fair Interpack, Confectionery Production takes a look at what will be on show.
Application specific multihead weigher range
Ishida Europe has launched a range of application specific multihead weighers for a wide range of products, including confectionery.
Efficient snack deliveries
A 14 head Ishida CCW-R multihead weigher is enabling German fruit and nut snack specialist, Farmer’s Snack, to meet increasing demand for pocket-sized packs.
Bring your own contaminants to Ishida at Foodex
Ishida Europe will be putting its quality control expertise to the test at Foodex this year by inviting visitors to bring their own packs to the stand to be tested for contaminants, leakages or other quality control issues.
Sweets and snacks industry on show
The 2016 edition of ProSweets and ISM is underway in Cologne, Germany.
Weigher improves output for Cloetta
The installation of an Ishida multihead weigher at Cloetta’s factory in San Pietro in Casale in Italy has increased production efficiencies by over 10 per cent, equating to an additional 250kg of product packed every shift, says the company.
Enhanced quality control
German gingerbread manufacturer Frank Lebkuchen GmbH has enhanced its quality control procedures with the installation of an Ishida IX-GA-2475 X-ray machine.
Showcasing snack capabilities
New machine models and software enhancements, specifically designed for snack packing applications, will be unveiled by Ishida Europe at a series of Open House events, taking place at the company’s UK manufacturing headquarters in Woodgate, Birmingham, from 17– 27 November.