manufacturing
Focus: The International Sugar Organisation engages with governments on health policies
The International Sugar Organisation has a challenging task on its hands in engaging with governments, industry organisations around the world to inform on its appropriate uses, including confectionery. Keith Nuthall meets its executive director José Orive
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero set to unveil its first US chocolate manufacturing facilities
Ferrero is set to significantly increase its US confectionery operations through investing $75 million in developing its first chocolate manufacturing centre for North America, in Bloomington,Illinois, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Industry shows resilience on the eve of a second coronavirus lockdown
This week, following in the footsteps of several other nations around Europe including Belgium, France and Germany, the UK is set to enter a second period of lockdown in England amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
tna launches virtual platform for engaging with key manufacturing markets
Global food processing and packaging solutions specialist, tna, is launching a virtual platform to provide the sector, including those within confectionery and bakery manufacturing segments with key insights.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Minebea Intec expands its UK equipment manufacturing operations
German weighing and inspection equipment firm Minebea Intec is expanding its UK operations through establishing manufacturing from its UK and Ireland headquarters at Birmingham Business Park, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Food and Drink Federation calls for greater sector jobs support amid ongoing pandemic
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that further government measures to support key sector businesses will be required in order to survive the economic effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
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
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability