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Sacmi set for major Interpack equipment launches in Dusseldorf next week

Italy’s Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate technologies will once again be set to play a pivotal role at this year’s Interpack, with the events doors set to open next Thursday in Dusseldorf, Germany, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Sustainability

Sacmi unveils major Italian investment for group-wide training facilities

The Sacmi industry equipment and systems business has inaugurated its training facilities at Imola, Italy, with a €2 million investment in developing innovation across the company, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Ferrero reports improved €14 billion annual turnover, with global confectionery manufacturing expansion

Ferrero International has revealed its annual statement for 2022, delivering turnover put at €14 billion across the group, up 10.4% over the previous year, as it continues to expand its global confectionery interests, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

IMA equipment group sets its sights on Gulfood Manufacturing showcase

The Italian-headquartered IMA equipment and industry solutions group has confirmed its presence at this year’s major Gulfood Manufacturing event in Dubai, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Venchi luxury chocolate brand opens new flagship retail store

Italian luxury chocolate and gelato manufacturer Venchi has expanded its operations in opening a new flagship store in Piccadilly, London, offering dozens of its product ranges, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Exclusive video: European Cocoa Association forum returns tackling deforestation, food safety and farmer engagement

This week’s European Cocoa Association Forum event gathered more than 400 senior players from across the international sector to discuss key issues including deforestation, food safety and innovation developments.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Chocolate and cocoa companies agree to share greater levels of data

A key industry breakthrough has been unveiled at the European Cocoa Association (ECA) forum event, as chocolate and cocoa companies show willingness to share their cocoa farmer data with Ivorian and Ghanaian authorities, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory

Ferrero’s Nutella brand delivers ‘breakfast across America’ series

Ferrero’s Nutella brand has delivered a new collectable “Breakfast Across America” jars offering a taste of signature regional favourites from across the country, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing

Italian packaging machinery sector records key sales upturn

A major upturn in sales performance has been recorded by the Italian automatic packaging machinery sector, recording revenues of €8.24 billion in 2021, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Italy’s IMA equipment and systems group marks Earth Day launching its OpenLab facilities

Marking Earth Day this month, Italian industry machinery group IMA has launched its OpenLab facilities – advanced laboratories and testing areas, dedicated to the research on sustainable materials, technologies and production optimisation processes, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability