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Gerhard Schubert launches packaging operations in China
German-headquartered packaging business Gerhard Schubert has set its sights on developing markets in Asia, and is opening its first subsidiary in China.
IPACK-IMA event in Italy opens with trade visitors from around the world
A wide range of innovations are expected to be unveiled at this year’s IPACK-IMA event that opened in Milan, Italy today
Bühler food safety deal with Microsoft amid Chinese expansion
A major initiative between Bühler and Microsoft has been unveiled at Hannover Messe, aiming to improve grain analysis vital to the food sector, including confectionery and bakery.
Anuga FoodTec records highest ever visitor numbers
Organisers of this year’s Anuga FoodTec event in Cologne have confirmed the event was its best-ever attended, with over 50,000 visitors recorded across its four days.
Global audience expected for Modern Bakery Moscow event
A wide range of visitors from around the world are expected to participate Modern Bakery Moscow being held in the city’s IEC Expocentre starting on Monday 12 March.
Belgian chefs and chocolatiers first in Europe to access ruby chocolate
Artisan pastry chefs and chocolatiers in Belgium will be among the first in the world to experience the latest ruby variety of chocolate, with a new launch from Barry Callebaut.
Strong annual results from Bühler with turnover boost
Swiss-based manufacturer Bühler has confirmed its annual turnover has increased by 9% to CHF 2.7 billion, according to latest trading figures.
What’s in store for 2018?
Katie Smith looks at what’s in store for the confectionery industry in 2018.
Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
Axion launches packaging design service
Axion has launched a new Design for Recycling service to help increase the recyclability of plastic packaging.
Festive indulgence
With the festive season firmly upon us, I’m already thinking about the sweet treats I’ll be gauging on over the Christmas break. One will certainly be chocolate.
Sugar supply
EU sugar quotas may boost production in the short term, but the long term impacts remain unclear. Diana Yordanova reports from Brussels, Belgium.
Layn opens European facility to strengthen natural sweetener innovation
Producer of natural sweeteners, flavours, and botanicals Layn has announced the opening of its European office in Savona, Italy.
Bayn unveils cloud-based platform for sugar reduction
Bayn Europe AB has announced the development of a new cloud-based platform to boost food producers’ research and development and accelerate market entry of sugar reduction.