machinery
Change ahead for the packaging sector with Bosch’s division sale
The decision announced by Bosch that it is intending to sell its well-established packaging machinery division represents a significant moment for the sector.
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.
Upgraded new UK premises for Ulma packaging
Ulma Packaging has expanded its UK facilities in moving to a new premises in Sheffield for its packaging solutions supplying the confectionery and wider food sectors.
Seeking solutions for a fairer cocoa industry
Tackling major concerns over child labour and gender inequality, and an urgent need for greater overall support for farming communities formed some of the key themes of this year’s World Cocoa Conference. Neill Barston reports from Berlin.
Equipment sales and confectionery product sales continue to rise
According to a new report from the MarketsandMarkets’ research group, global demand for confectionery machinery is set to rise significantly over the next five years.
A trade event with both style and substance
With a largest-ever total of over 1,500 exhibitors, this year’s IPACK-IMA in Milan, Italy this week appears destined to be particularly memorable on a number of levels.
IPACK-IMA event in Italy opens with trade visitors from around the world
A wide range of innovations are expected to be unveiled at this year’s IPACK-IMA event that opened in Milan, Italy today
Bühler invests in Jakarta cocoa lab
The Bühler group has invested in its new its cocoa application lab in Jakarta, Indonesia, to offer customers process trials from cocoa bean to chocolate bar.
Encouraging signs for equipment and finished product development
Having spent several days covering Anuga FoodTec last week, it was encouraging to see the sheer diversity of equipment and trends being unveiled at the show.
Final countdown for key Anuga Foodtec show
Managing industry resources in terms of production sustainability is set for the core theme of this year’s Anuga Foodtec taking place in Cologne, Germany.
Upgraded systems to be revealed by Hastamat at Anuga
German-based packaging firm Hastamat is to showcase its vertical form fill and seal machine RM-270 and multihead weigher CP-HD at Anuga FoodTec 2018.
Strong annual results from Bühler with turnover boost
Swiss-based manufacturer Bühler has confirmed its annual turnover has increased by 9% to CHF 2.7 billion, according to latest trading figures.
Welcome from your new editor
Having arrived as editor of Confectionery Production for ISM and ProSweets, my expectations for the range of innovations and creativity on display were very definitely exceeded.
Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.