equipment
Malt Products Corporation invests in vacuum belt dryer
Malt Products Corporation has invested over $15 million in a new state-of-the-art drying plant, incorporating a vacuum belt dryer designed and built by drying technology expert Bucher Unipektin
ProSweets reveals a broad array of equipment and confectionery systems
This year’s ProSweets in Cologne held plenty of surprises in terms of product launches, innovation and technology development across the trade fair. Editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Key enrobing and aeration equipment makes its mark on confectionery sector
For our latest production feature, we explore the latest enrobing, aeration and tempering innovations in line with the 2019 trend for premium chocolate and confectionery products. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Record breaking year for Wolf Packaging
Wolf Packaging, whose UK business arm is based in Birmingham, received orders for over 300 machines in 2018, while the group’s profitable revenue exceeded €30 million for the first time in the company’s history.
Bühler appoints Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer
Bühler has named Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer at the company, effective 1 September 2019. The appointment follows the retirement of previous CFO, Andreas Herzog.
Record attendance results achieved for ISM and ProSweets global trade fairs
Results for the latest ISM and Prosweets events showed both ISM and ProSweets trade fairs once again attracted record global audiences. Neill Barston reports on the key global fairs
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler set to showcase combined initiatives with Haas at ProSweets
For ProSweets, Bühler and Haas plan to demonstrate why they have become a global knowledge centre for integrated plants in the sweets and snacks industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
VideoJet’s Scan2Run feature expands printer capabilities
Videojet Technologies, a coding, marking and printing solutions provider, has introduced an optional Scan2Run functionality for its Videojet 1860 continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer.
Baker Perkins’ wirecut machine awarded patent
Baker Perkins has had its new servo-driven mechanism for wirecut machines recognised with a patent, thanks to its unique design features and functionality.
Australia’s tna set to showcase automated systems at ProSweets
The Australian-headquartered tna group has confirmed that it will showcase a series of its key automated solutions and systems for use with confectionery at next month’s ProSweets trade fair in Cologne, Germany.
Gourmet Chocolate Pizza company upgrades systems with Ulma flow wrapper
Artisan confectionery firm Gourmet Chocolate Pizza producing a range of handmade treats has boosted its operations with a Christmas bonus of an upgrade to its operations with a new horizontal flow wrapper from ULMA Packaging UK.
Upgraded date coding system from tna aims to reduce production waste
tna has confirmed the launch of its intelli-date 5 high-speed thermal transfer overprint (TTO) date coder, featuring airless design and integrated print code verification technology for continuously high-quality printing on flexible bags.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Key industry speakers confirmed for Choco Tec 2018 in Cologne
Leading figures in technology development and sustainability issues have been lined-up for the German Choco Tec 2018 event taking place in Cologne, Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Riding the wave of confectionery equipment digitalisation
Daisy Phillipson dives into Industry 4.0 and the technologies leading the way for the digitalisation of the confectionery sector.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability