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Sigep World set to highlight Italian traditional favourites, including panettone and pandoro treats
An engaging array of confectionery trends will be on display at the newly rebranded Sigep World in the New Year, including a classic Italian rivalry between its panettone and other favourite Christmas cake, pandoro, which is reportedly experiencing a successful comeback.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italy’s Sigep undergoes major global rebranding for its 2025 edition
Italy’s long-established Sigep trade show is set to undergo a major revamp for its 2025 edition, as the event is rebranded as Sigep World, targeting the foodservice sector, including confectionery, bakery and gelato segments, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sponsored text: Livetech’s Italian passion for industry systems and machinery
Italian-based Livetech industry machinery gorup has always been synonymous with technology. Its equipment-building skill is very much in the DNA of the Monticello D’Alba-based company which, once again this year, is confirmed as a leader in the field of packaging systems for food products.
Ucima records upturn in Italian packaging and wrapping machinery sector
The Ucima Italian packaging sector organisation has reported that its national industry has attained a key turnover increase, up 8% to €9.2 billion during 2023, including lines developed for the confectionery segment.
Exclusive video: Ferrero prepares for the World Confectionery Conference
Editor Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin of Ferrero at its HQ in Luxebourg for an exclusive interview previewing his appearance at this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking place in Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero claims key environmental and human rights performance gains with 15th sustainability report
Ferrero has confirmed notable gains in its environmental performance for its 15th sustainability report, including closing in on near complete traceability within its cocoa supply chains, as well as reporting that 90% of its packaging is from recyclable sources, writes Neill Barston.
Cama combines with ABB’s robotics teams, delivering key machinery line productivity gains
The Italian-based Cama equipment group has reported a key success in an automation collaboration with B&R, part of ABB, for the development of advanced industry solutions, including for the confectionery sector, writes Neill Barston.
Italian inclusions firm Rubicone unveils latest special editions
Italian ingredients firm Rubicone has released an expanded range of crunchy Crumbles inclusions, forged specially to enhance textures to ice-cream and pastry products, writes Neill Barston.
Italy’s Ucima packaging machinery association marks 40th anniversary with industry engagement plans
An innovative venture is being launched by Ucima, the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, to celebrate its 40th anniversary supporting equipment businesses within the region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero reveals strong annual results, in spite of market disruption
The Ferrero Group has confirmed strong financial momentum into 2024, as it records turnover of €17 billion, up by 20.7% for the period 2022/2023, according to its latest trading statement, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Venchi unveils stylish luxury Easter Egg series, including vegan variety
A series of exclusive premium Easter eggs is being released by Italian luxury chocolate brand, Venchi, including a vegan option within the range, featuring natural ingredients including Piedmont hazelnuts, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sacmi’s chocolate processing and packaging lines set for ProSweets’ showcase
Major Italian firm Sacmi has pledged an extensive display for this year’s ProSweets, including ground-breaking solutions for the processing, moulding and secondary packaging sectors that will be showcased, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Italy’s IMA group set for major line showcase at ProSweets
Italian-based IMA industry equipment group will use this year’s ProSweets event as a key platform to place a spotlight on its latest range of solutions for the chocolate, confectionery and snack markets, writes Neill Barston.
UCIMA Italian packaging group hails more than €9 billion value of country’s machinery market
Latest analysis has shown the Italian packaging technology sector has exceeded an annual value of €9 billion for the first time, according to preliminary data for 2023 from Mecs-Centro Studi di Ucima (Union of Italian Manufacturers of Automatic Wrapping and Packaging Machines).