automation
Welsh-based RMGroup automated packaging systems firm gains industry certified status
The RMGroup UK (Rees Machinery Group), specialising in advanced packaging systems, has been named as the first manufacturer in the UK to be accredited under the RIA/BARA Robot Integrators’ Certification Scheme, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon delivers latest Sigpack TTMD confectionery and snacks packaging line
German-based Syntegon has further developed its secondary packaging machinery series with its latest Sigpack TTMD, which has been developed with a core focus on flexible performance, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes
Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ulma Packaging develops compact line delivering automation for SME bakeries
Responding to increased demand from SME bakeries seeking integrated automated solutions to improve speed and drive cost-efficiencies, ULMA Packaging UK has devised a new entry-level automatic line based on a compact layout.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing moved to 2021 over coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the major global equipment and systems trade fair Gulfood Manufacturing have confirmed the annual event scheduled for this November will be postponed until next year, amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Canada’s Theobroma Chocolat unveils new multi-million production site
A major investment of around $10 million is being made by Canada’s Theobroma Chocolat into an advanced factory for healthier product ranges at Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, which will enable the business to significantly increase its production volumes, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Cama completes Asian packaging machinery facilities in Shanghai
The Cama Group has made a major investment into a new R&D and manufacturing centre for its packaging machinery in Shanghai, China, meeting increased demand for its equipment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, 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.
Theegarten-Pactec delivers latest robotic vision picker system for confectionery
German-based packaging equipment specialist Theegarten-Pactec has release a key new Vision Picker line developed for fast handling of confectionery products, including chocolate bar and moulded chocolate figures. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ProSweets organisers extend early event booking scheme until the end of May
The organisers of ProSweets Cologne international trade fair have extended the term of early bird booking for exhibitors until 29 May, in light of the coronavirus pandemic causing considerable business disruption.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Fortress Technology creates its first modular combined metal detector and checkweigher
UK equipment business Fortress Technology has forged a joint venture with Sparc Systems to unveil its first ever modular, high performance combination metal detector and checkweighing conveyor system.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ilapak unveils new flow wrapping system for confectionery
Packaging specialist ilapak has released a new flow wrapper targeting the global confectionery and biscuit sector, designed for placement into fully automated production systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Packaging and systems innovation expected for ProSweets 2020
Major developments within packaging, ingredients and production systems will take centre stage at this year’s ProSweets in Cologne, Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mecatherm presents flexible bakery line concept
Mecatherm, a producer of automatic industrial bakery and pastry production lines, is presenting its flexible production line concept, Mecaflex, at the IBIE show in Las Vegas.