equipment
Tomra extends insights data monitoring for its food division
Following its launch last year by Tomra Sorting Recycling, its insight data monitoring platform is now also being made available across the group, including its Tomra Food division, targeting improved performance of equipment.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Mettler-Toledo enhances checkweighing system targeting faster processing
Developing inspection systems that fulfil manufacturers’ key goals of speed and efficiency in operating time is particularly demanding for equipment specialists. As Mettler-Toledo explains, it has responded for the need to upgrade systems, as it reveals to Confectionery Production about two of its lines
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory
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
tna launches virtual platform for engaging with key manufacturing markets
Global food processing and packaging solutions specialist, tna, is launching a virtual platform to provide the sector, including those within confectionery and bakery manufacturing segments with key insights.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Germany’s Schenck Process Group confirms acquisition of Baker Perkins equipment firm
The German-based Schenck Process Group (SPG) has confirmed plans to acquire British headquartered equipment and systems business Baker Perkins, as the company continues its global expansion, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Wolf Butterback hails successful trials of GEA BlueQ chiller series
German-based bakery business Wolf Butterback has reported successful field testes of GEA’s BlueQ chiller with CompaX, considered as being one of the world’s first semi-hermetic compact screw compressor for ammonia.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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
Enhanced UK standards on biodegradable plastics welcomed by industry
Equipment specialist Ulma Packaging UK has welcomed the introduction of a new British standard on biodegradable plastic, paving the way further developing sustainable packaging.
Food Union’s multi-million investment into new Latvian snacks facility
Latvian-based milk processing group Food Union has invested €5.5 million into establishing a new Kārums curd snack production plant with completely new technological production lines.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Behind the scenes preparing for ISM and ProSweets despite ongoing pandemic
Next year’s ISM and ProSweets are scheduled to take place once again in Cologne, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology at Koelnmesse, explains, there has already been a strong response from exhibitors from around the world who are keenly anticipating the event – which will is anticipated to be held with additional health and safety measures
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GEA unveils latest vertical Smartpacker addition designed for confectionery
Equipment and systems group GEA is set to release its latest updated vertical SmartPacker CX400 D-Zip designed for market uses including confectionery ranges developed for retail and food service segments.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls for greater sector jobs support amid ongoing pandemic
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that further government measures to support key sector businesses will be required in order to survive the economic effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Key investment by Hames Chocolates amid pandemic challenges
Confectionery Production speaks to director of Hames Chocolates, Carol Oldbury, discussing the pandemic, new ranges and hopes for 2021
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Special focus: Crucial investments unveiled at Hames Chocolates despite pandemic challenges
UK confectionery business Hames Chocolates, a specialist in white and private label ranges, discusses how it has handled the coronavirus crisis as it sets about a new chapter in its history, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability