china
Plans for Shanghai World of Packaging gather pace
Preparations for the Shanghai World of Packaging (swop) trade fair in China, hosted every two years by Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) C and Adsale Exhibition Service, are now under way for the event taking place between 25-28 November.
Wacker delivers Chinese lab facilities serving confectionery and bakery ranges
German-based industry solutions and ingredients business Wacker Chemie is expanding its Chinese operations, after developing a laboratory in Shanghai serving markets including the confectionery and bakery sectors.
Nestlé opens new Chinese research centre and technology hub
A significant expansion of Nestlé’s activities in China has been confirmed with the inauguration of a new research & development centre (R&D) in Beijing and a system technology hub in Shenzhen.
Tate & Lyle launches stevia sustainability project with Earthwatch
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, together with its stevia partner Sweet Green Fields, is conducting a new research project to assess the sustainability of the stevia supply chain.
Record breaking year for Wolf Packaging
Wolf Packaging, whose UK business arm is based in Birmingham, received orders for over 300 machines in 2018, while the group’s profitable revenue exceeded €30 million for the first time in the company’s history.
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, revealing continued its positive development following the integration of Haas and creation of its Consumer Foods division.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Optimism for confectionery market growth to 2022
With reports forecasting growth for the confectionery sector of more than 3% per year until 2022, there appears to be revived optimism within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Global bake-off challenge set for iba trade fair
Some of the most skilled artisans in the world will be competing in the UIBC-Cup of Bakers held at this year’s iba trade fair in Munich, Germany this month
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Survey shows increase in demand for health-enhancing ingredients
Consumers are increasingly taking a more proactive approach to health and wellness, which has led growth with functional food, beverage and supplement markets globally.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
ADM opens Shanghai innovation centre including confectionery facilities
Archer Daniels Midland has celebrated the opening of its new regional office and state-of-the-art flavour and ingredient creation site, and customer innovation centre in Shanghai, China.
Brightest young global confectionery talent to compete at iba
An array of young industry talent from around the world will be competing at the Junior world championship of confectioners, being held at iba in Munich, Germany, for the first time.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé celebrates opening its new US headquarters
Nestlé has marked a major chapter in its US business after officially opening its American headquarters at Arlington, Virginia.
Domino Printing Sciences celebrates 40th anniversary
UK-based Domino Printing Sciences has marked its 40th anniversary of manufacturing printing and coding solutions with an event at its Cambridge headquarters.
Gerhard Schubert appoints US chief exec and expands Chinese operations
Global packaging group Gerhard Schubert has appointed Hartmut Siegel, formerly the company’s head of sales, as its chief executive officer for its North American division.