confectionery production
Perfetti Van Melle unveils new UK managing director
Global confectionery group Perfetti Van Melle has confirmed Jonny Briscoe as its new managing director of its UK operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Olam-backed Twenty Degrees cacao business to explore sustainable global sources
A core target of sourcing sustainable, high grade cacao is the key goal set for Twenty Degrees, a new international business for the sector backed by Olam Cocoa, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Putting Madagascar on the chocolate making map
Founded on a principle of producing chocolate at source in Madagascar has offered its challenges for Made In Africa (MIA), but as co-founder Brett Beach explains, he feels they’re definitely making a positive impact in improving lives for farming communities. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bühler’s Arrius integrated milling system designed for key productivity gains
Swiss-based industry equipment and systems business Bühler has unveiled a major development in grinding technology with the release of its Arrius, a fully integrated technology devised for milling a range of ingredients including wheat, barley, corn, and spelt, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Consumers seeking functional confectionery to boost immune system
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on consumer lives across the globe. It has caused much worry and uncertainty among the public, who are now looking to change their lifestyles for the better. Although many individuals were already looking to adopt a holistic health approach to life, this has now been enhanced due to the pandemic, and a number are looking to boost their immune systems to stay disease free. But what products do consumers want and are they now turning to confectionery with functional benefits? Will Cowling of FMCG Gurus explores how the market is adapting.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sponsored: How technology can reduce your confectionery production energy costs
Love Energy Savings’ comparison tool offers confectionery businesses more ways of becoming energy efficient.
Chocolate melting system from PTL developed through key industry research
Since the late 1980s, PTL has been creating an extensive range of machinery for a variety of chocolate processing functions including melting, tempering, enrobing, depositing, moulding and cooling. The business speaks to Confectionery Production about the development of its latest system, the PTL Melter V20.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery manufacturer depends on the reliable checkweighing and statistical process control software from Minebea Intec
Sulá GmbH uses the checkweigher Synus and process software from Minebea Intec to check the weight of hard and soft sweets in various different packagings.
Sponsored: Confectionery manufacturer depends on the reliable checkweighing and statistical process control software from Minebea Intec
Confectionery manufacturer Sulá GmbH uses the checkweigher Synus and process software from Minebea Intec to check the weight of hard and soft sweets in various different packagings.
tna set for virtual Expo Connects packaging event
Australian-headquartered equipment and systems business will be among companies taking part in the virtual Pack Expo Connects packaging event next month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Haribo considers cutting 200 UK production roles
German-headquartered confectionery business Haribo is reportedly set to axe more than 200 jobs from its UK workforce under new plans being put forward by the company.
Lindt set to open its Swiss-based Home of Chocolate visitor and research facility
Preparations are fast taking shape for Lindt’s opening of its Home of Chocolate visitor centre and research facility at its Lindt & Sprüngli production site in Kilchberg, Switzerland, reports Neill Barston.
UK chocolate brand MIA releases sustainability impact report
UK-founded Chocolate brand MIA, short for Made In Africa, has revealed its key increased social and environmental gains in its 2019 impact report, as it upscales its production operations and manages a transition to locally pressed Madagascan cocoa butter.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
pladis enhances strategic teams across its snacks portfolio
Global snacking group pladis has enhanced its strategic and creative operations in appointing TBWA\London, as well as Manning Gottlieb OMD for media planning.