manufacturing
Syntegon Technology marks 60th anniversary of its Schiedam site
Syntegon Technology is celebrating a key milestone for its Schiedam site in The Netherlands, which marks its 60th anniversary next month, reports Neill Barston
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Bunge Loders Croklaan opens key Ghana shea butter processing site
Speciality oils and fats business Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC), has officially opened an advanced shea butter processing facility in Tema, Ghana, with applications across the snacks, confectionery and bakery segments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
FDF studies reveal major dip in business confidence despite sector hopes for export growth
Latest studies from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation have revealed confidence levels of businesses in the sector were down to a record low of -65.2% on its market tracker for the second quarter of 2020, yet noted potential valuable new global export opportunities, reports Neill Barston
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Gulfood Manufacturing moved to 2021 over coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the major global equipment and systems trade fair Gulfood Manufacturing have confirmed the annual event scheduled for this November will be postponed until next year, amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, reports Neill Barston
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Syntegon delivers enhanced next generation flow wrapper
German-headquartered Syntegon Technology has launched its latest generation of flow wrappers – the Pack 202 aimed at confectionery and bakery markets for chocolate bars, cookies and wider snacks and bakery ranges, reports Neill Barston.
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National Confectioners Association appoints new senior political affairs manager
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed Alyssa Clevenger as a key addition to its public policy and government affairs team as senior manager of political affairs.
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Sacmi Group extends its chocolate and packaging division with new acquisition
The Italian Sacmi Group has confirmed a key expansion of its chocolate and packaging division with the acquisition of Pack Sud, a specialist in equipment and technology for the bakery sector. Neill Barston reports.
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Food and Drink Federation welcomes support but warns of key challenges ahead
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has welcomed government support for the sector amid the coronavirus pandemic, but has warned greater assistance will be needed for hard-hit businesses. Neill Barston reports.
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Manufacturing and engineering will need major support amid economic challenges
The emergence of a study commissioned by industry organisation Make UK and the Santander Banking group revealing that the British manufacturing sector may not recover until 2022 has made for sobering reading.
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Study shows UK manufacturing may not recovery pre-coronavirus growth levels until 2022
An industry forecast has revealed it is likely to take until 2022 for manufacturing to recover to pre-coronavirus growth levels, which could cost a potential £36 billion in Gross Added Value this year alone, according to a report from Make UK and Santander UK.
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Celebrating a growing number of women within engineering and manufacturing
For some years now, governments and industrial sectors around the world have stepped up their efforts to recruit a greater number of women into engineering roles – not before time in the view of many.
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Uncle Joe’s team marks a British confectioner with a sweet legacy
The UK has been renowned for the wealth of traditional sweets businesses that have emerged over the past century. With father’s day around the corner, which has proved a popular time for chocolate gift giving in particular Confectionery Production examines the story of how an artisan’s vision and generosity turned him into a father figure for a local community
Food and Drink Federation report outlines sector plans for 2050 carbon neutrality
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and consultancy firm SLR have unveiled a report on how the sector can achieve the ambitious target of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050, highlighting an urgent need for government support.
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Divine Chocolate CEO Sophi Tranchell steps down as company is acquired by Ludwig Weinrich
Divine Chocolate has confirmed it now has a new majority shareholder, Ludwig Weinrich, as the company’s first MD and CEO, Sophi Tranchell steps down from the British business after 21 years.
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