manufacturing
Gulfood Manufacturing confirms key event programme
Major areas of focus for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai have been unveiled including industry an 4.0 tech summit, a buyers’ programme, and a wide range of equipment from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Royal Duyvis expands its cocoa and chocolate processing equipment operations
Royal Duyvis Wiener has experienced considerable growth over the past few years. Neill Barston explores its headquarters in the Netherlands to discuss some of its major milestones
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut completes major $30 million investment in north American facilities
Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut, has completed several expansion investments totalling $30 million in three of its North American facilities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Flavanol enhanced chocolate to go into UK production
The Granting of the first UK patent for “processing pure cacao” to Neurogenics was a long awaited day for the company’s CEO, Colin Francis, who explains the process of producing confectionery with flavanols.
Valeo Foods secures £100 million deal for Tangerine Confectionery
The Irish-headquartered Valeo Foods Group has confirmed a major deal to acquire UK-based sweets manufacturer Tangerine Confectionery, which is behind a number of key British brands.
Italian confectionery market optimism despite economic challenges
Being home to some of the most renowned confectionery names in the industry has meant Italy has cherished its position among market leaders. Neill Barston reports on 2018’s progress.
Gulfood manufacturing set to mark its fifth anniversary in Dubai
Gulfood Manufacturing is marking its fifth anniversary with a raft of cutting-edge industry solutions, including for the confectionery and bakery sectors with its latest event confirmed for the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) between 6-8 November 2018.
Macpac revamps website amid demand for bespoke packaging
UK-based packaging specialists Macpac have devised a new website following an increase in demand for bespoke designs, including its lines developed for confectionery.
Food and Drink Federation survey reveals manufacturers’ concerns
A business confidence survey from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealing that more than three quarters of UK manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.
Domino Printing Sciences celebrates 40th anniversary
UK-based Domino Printing Sciences has marked its 40th anniversary of manufacturing printing and coding solutions with an event at its Cambridge headquarters.
York Cocoa House completes chocolate production facilities
Fast-rising UK chocolatier, York Cocoa House, has completed a new manufacturing facility developed to increase its production capacity.
Sensient confirms deal for Canadian natural ingredients firm Mazza Innovation
Sensient Technologies has confirmed a deal to acquire Vancouver-based botanical extraction technology firm Mazza Innovation as part of its natural ingredients expansion
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pladis appoints its youngest ever factory manager for McVitie’s site
A manufacturing employee from Fife, Scotland, has risen through the ranks of global snacks group Pladis, to become its youngest factory manager, leading its site in Bucharest, Romania.
Corbion targets premium bakery market with organic dough improver
Global ingredients business Corbion has introduced a new organic dough improver aimed at the premium baked goods market.