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Ferrero invests £6.7 million in new Christmas confectionery ranges
The Ferrero group has confirmed major product development investment valued at £6.74 million across its confectionery and spreads, with a number of new seasonal ranges planned.
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
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.
Nestlé celebrates opening its new US headquarters
Nestlé has marked a major chapter in its US business after officially opening its American headquarters at Arlington, Virginia.
European Cocoa Association praises historic EU trade deal with Japan
The European Cocoa Association has welcomed an economic partnership agreement between the EU and Japan as offering a valuable mutual trade boost.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley delivers product revamp across core brands
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has confirmed the launch of what it has billed as its ‘first true texture innovation’ in nearly two decades, across its core Skittles and Starburst brands.
Bühler confirms launch of its ContiMix extruder for IBA trade show
Swiss-based manufacturer Bühler has confirmed it will be launching its new presenting its ContiMix continuous twin-screw extruder at this year’s IBA event in Munich between 15-20 September.
Gerhard Schubert launches packaging operations in China
German-headquartered packaging business Gerhard Schubert has set its sights on developing markets in Asia, and is opening its first subsidiary in China.
Major Nestlé UK distribution centre includes key confectionery brands
Nestlé and transport firm XPO Logistics have confirmed development of a 638,000-square-foot distribution centre at the new Segro East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
Confectionery business hopes for EU law change over chocolate labelling
An innovative Finnish-headquartered confectionery company is seeking a change in EU laws that prevent its latest products being labelled as chocolate bars.
Lindt & Sprüngli set for retail launch at Asia Pacific Exhibition
Swiss-based manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail is releasing a new gift range at the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) Asia Pacific Exhibition and Conference in Singapore.