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tna launches data collection software for improving machine efficiency
An innovative data collection and reporting tool for manufacturers in the food industry including the confectionery sector, has been launched by tna.
GNT group unveils colouring trend for purple
Global colouring food specialists, the GNT group, has forecast one of the major product themes for this year is set to be based around the colour purple.
Tangerine group signs eco-friendly distribution deal
UK-based confectionery group Tangerine has signed a renewed agreement with Pooling Partners, a manufacturer of sustainable wooden pallets, to significantly enhance the company’s distribution capabilities.
Consumers unsure about healthy foods but agree on sugar reduction
In a survey of 2,000 consumers in the UK, US, Spain and Australia, carried out by New Nutrition Business, 79% of consumers revealed that they find messages surrounding health, food and nutrition confusing.
Tanis Confectionery takes over Fast Track activities
Tanis Confectionery has signed a joint venture agreement with Australia-based JH Tester Industrial Automation.
Nestlé sells Violet Crumble to Robern Menz
Nestlé Australia has sold its Violet Crumble brand to Australian confectioner Robern Menz for an undisclosed sum.
Mondelēz to cut jobs amid $60m investment in Australia
Mondelēz International has announced a A$75 million ($59.4m) investment plan for it Cadbury Claremont plant in Australia, which will result in 50 job losses.
Australian macadamia crop forecast lowered
Severe weather has impacted the 2017 Australian macadamia crop with the crop forecast lowered to 47,000 tonnes in-shell.
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.
Mondelēz invests $3m in new Cadbury lines
Mondelēz International has invested A$4 million ($3m) in new equipment at its Cadbury chocolate manufacturing plant in Tasmania, Australia.
Nestlé loses UK trademark appeal
Last week came the news that Nestlé had lost the latest round in a long-running trademark dispute with Mondelēz International over its KitKat chocolate bars.
Whitworths merges with wholesaler Anatolia
Dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Whitworths has been acquired by Turkish wholesaler Anatolia for an undisclosed sum.
Uncertainty after TPP U-turn
Trump’s destruction of the TPP has sparked a major rethink within the American and Asia Pacific confectionery sector. Ed Zwirn, Barbara Barkhausen, Julian Ryall and Jens Kaster report.
Mondelēz mulls New Zealand factory closure
Snack giant Mondelēz International has revealed plans to close its factory in Dunedin, New Zealand, which would end the snack company’s manufacturing operations in the country.