bakery
PPMA equipment show postponed until 2021 over pandemic concerns
Organisers of the UK’s key annual packaging and processing equipment event, PPMA, have stated the industry showcase is to be postponed until next year amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Manufacturing and engineering will need major support amid economic challenges
The emergence of a study commissioned by industry organisation Make UK and the Santander Banking group revealing that the British manufacturing sector may not recover until 2022 has made for sobering reading.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bunge Loders Croklaan opens its first creative studio in Istanbul
Netherlands-based oils and fats specialist Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), has opened its first creative studio in Istanbul, Turkey, working across its ingredients portfolio including with confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Campden BRI consumer research centre re-opens following coronavirus precautions
The UK’s Campden BRI’s consumer research and testing centre in Leamington Spa has re-opened following the introduction of social distancing and safety measures to guard against coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Study shows UK manufacturing may not recovery pre-coronavirus growth levels until 2022
An industry forecast has revealed it is likely to take until 2022 for manufacturing to recover to pre-coronavirus growth levels, which could cost a potential £36 billion in Gross Added Value this year alone, according to a report from Make UK and Santander UK.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Palsgaard enhances its Danish emulsifier operations with €100 million investment
Danish Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard is making a major investment of 750 million Danish Kroner (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its headquarters over the next four years.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Enhanced automation and efficiency at the heart of form, fill and seal equipment ranges
There is an increasing array of technology being developed for the form fill and seal market across the world. Neill Barston reports on key developments
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
World Confectionery Conference gains rescheduled date for debut event
The World Confectionery Conference is set to be rescheduled for Friday, 26 March, 2021, in response to the ongoing international situation surrounding coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sponsored: California Raisins a “natural choice” for bakeries
California Raisins cite consumers’ growing desire to enjoy food while living healthily, reducing sugar consumption and wanting “clean label” products with minimal artificial ingredients as a “compelling” reason for bakeries to choose California raisins in their applications.
Celebrating a growing number of women within engineering and manufacturing
For some years now, governments and industrial sectors around the world have stepped up their efforts to recruit a greater number of women into engineering roles – not before time in the view of many.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
California Raisins are a natural choice for bakeries
Our growing desire to enjoy our food while living healthily, reducing sugar consumption and wanting “clean label” products with minimal artificial ingredients is a compelling reason for bakeries to choose California raisins as a natural sweetener and all-round quality ingredient.
Cargill moves to create its first Asian chocolate production facilities in India
Cargill has confirmed a deal with a local chocolate manufacturer in Western India, as it responds to market growth in the region through creating its first manufacturing site within Asia. Neill Barston reports
Beneo delivers latest root fibre series for confectionery ranges
German-headquartered ingredients business Beneo has expanded its chicory root fibre based portfolio with a new organic solution, OraftiOrganic, created for manufacturers of confectionery and bakery product series.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability