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Sacmi Group extends its chocolate and packaging division with new acquisition
The Italian Sacmi Group has confirmed a key expansion of its chocolate and packaging division with the acquisition of Pack Sud, a specialist in equipment and technology for the bakery sector. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate appoints Andrea Boggio as general manager
Italian-based Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate equipment business has named Andrea Boggio in a new position of general manager, having previously spent his entire career at global confectionery group Lindt & Sprüngli.
Italian Ipack-Ima packaging event to be postponed until 2022
The organisers of the Italian Ipack-Ima packaging and processing event have confirmed it is to be rescheduled until 3-6 May 2022, in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero’s Aldo Cristiano elected as Caobisco trade association president
Aldo Cristiano, of Ferrero, has been elected as the president of Caobisco, the European chocolate, biscuits and confectionery association, for a term of two years.
Ferrero continues US expansion with opening fifth regional distribution centre
Ferrero USA has further expanded its presence in the country through opening of a new distribution centre in McDonough, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, creating up to 250 jobs.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cama responds to coronavirus pandemic with enhanced factory acceptance testing
Italian-based packaging equipment specialist Cama has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with enhancing its digital manufacturing services with a new Live FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) programme.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate set to stage a virtual equipment showcase
Italian-founded Sacmi Packaging & Chocolate is set to stage a ‘virtual booth’ showcasing all the latest from chocolate processing and moulding to integrated packaging solutions intended to have been displayed at Interpack in Germany, which has been postponed until February 2021.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Ferrero drives towards delivering Cocoa and Forests Initiative environmental targets
Italian-founded global confectionery brand Ferrero has joined other major firms in releasing its sustainability performance action plan to protect forests in Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GSR enhances cocoa press series with energy saving sustainability features
Italian cocoa processing machinery specialist GSR has delivered a key enhancement to its equipment ranges through creating monitoring systems tracking energy use and reducing production waste.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero rated by WWF as leading business for sustainable palm oil sourcing
Italian-founded confectionery group Ferrero has welcomed results of a WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard, which rated the company as number one out of 173 sector businesses for its sustainable sourcing policies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italian confectionery under the spotlight at Sigep
The Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, is hosting the 41st edition of Sigep, focusing on a broad spectrum of confectionery including artisan gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing 2019
Confectionery Production reviews this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai. Neill Barston speaks to Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Nadia Taylor, founder of tna, Allan Aasted, Vice Chairman of Aasted, Tommy Lykke Husum of Tate &Lyle, and Renato Dell’ Oro, of Cama Group
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cama site visit
Confectionery Production meets Massimo Pietra of the Cama Group to discuss its expansion plans. Neill Barston reports
Italian confectionery market showing resilience and innovation
The Italian confectionery market continues to show resilience in terms of global sales and innovation, despite challenging economic conditions. Neill Barston reports, with analysis from Euromonitor International