equipment
September 2018
Equipment: Bakery technology; Safety and hygiene Ingredients: Gelling agents, Packaging: Printing and branding, Product focus: Artisan products, Show issue: IBA (15-20 September); Pack Expo.
Italian confectionery market optimism despite economic challenges
Being home to some of the most renowned confectionery names in the industry has meant Italy has cherished its position among market leaders. Neill Barston reports on 2018’s progress.
Gulfood manufacturing set to mark its fifth anniversary in Dubai
Gulfood Manufacturing is marking its fifth anniversary with a raft of cutting-edge industry solutions, including for the confectionery and bakery sectors with its latest event confirmed for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) between 6-8 November 2018.
Brightest young global confectionery talent to compete at iba
An array of young industry talent from around the world will be competing at the Junior world championship of confectioners, being held at iba in Munich, Germany, for the first time.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
MIA ethical chocolate brand completes crowdfunding venture
Bean-to-bar chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa) has successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign, gaining £137,000 towards improving its production facilities in Madagascar.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bosch set to release its MEC Kliklok cartoner at Pack Expo
The Bosch Packaging Technology group has confirmed a launch for its Kliklok midrange endload cartoner (MEC) at Pack Expo International 2018 in Chicago, America.
Fritsch set to release new bakery lines at iba
German-headquartered bakery manufacturer Fritsch is set to showcase its latest series of equipment, including a soft dough sheeting system, at this year’s iba trade fair.
Enhanced Flowmodul from Gerhard Schubert set for Pack Expo
Upgraded features for its Flowmodul flow wrapping packaging system will be among the core focuses for German-based manufacturer Gerhard Schubert at Pack Expo in Chicago, America.
Equipment investment sees Bristows of Devon gain key safety rating
Major investment and renovation work at UK confectionery business Bristows of Devon has seen it gain a BRC A-rating for the food safety standards of its facilities.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
July/August 2018
Equipment: Forming and extrusion, Ingredients: Glazing, polishing and coating, Packaging: Packaging technology, Product focus: Snack products.
IPACK-IMA attracts global packaging innovation
As a major focus for the European food sector, IPACK-IMA witnessed a number of product launches, including machines for the confectionery market. Neill Barston reports from Milan, Italy
Sweetdreams appoints new UK sales director
UK chocolatier, Sweetdreams, has recruited a new sales director to build on its reported growth over the past two years.
Staying true to your business roots
This past month has been a particularly busy one in terms of travel, as I enjoyed visiting several key businesses operating within the confectionery and bakery sectors.