australia
tna appoints new branch manager for South African operations
Australian-headquartered food processing and packaging solutions provider tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager to head up its African operations.
Godiva confirms global expansion move with partial sale of Asian businesses
The Belgian-founded Godiva Chocolatier confectionery group is to sell part of its Asian assets to MBK Partners as part of a wider global expansion plan for the business for an undisclosed sum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, 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.
tna expands equipment production with new Australian manufacturing site
Australian-headquartered packaging equipment manufacturer tna has expanded its facilities with a new state-of-the-art Australian manufacturing site to support the global demand for its high performance food packaging solutions.
Upgraded date coding system from tna aims to reduce production waste
tna has confirmed the launch of its intelli-date 5 high-speed thermal transfer overprint (TTO) date coder, featuring airless design and integrated print code verification technology for continuously high-quality printing on flexible bags.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.