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GEA set to unveil cloud based app for processing companies at Anuga

Equipment and systems business GEA is set to unveil a new cloud-based web application for food processing and packaging lines at the Anuga FoodTec trade show, taking place in Cologne, Germany next week.

Business news, Processing

Palm oil business PT Dharma Satya Nusantara strikes monitoring deal with Satelligence

Palm oil business PT Dharma Satya Nusantara (DSNG) has reportedly reaped rewards from a fresh partnership deal with Satelligence delivering a high-tech solution for real-time deforestation risk monitoring across company concession areas, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Satelligence supply chain risk management partners with Oleon palm oil supplier

Palm oil supply chain risk management business, Satelligence, has formed a strategic partnership with industry supplier Oleon, in a bid to enhance its operations aimed at minimising deforestation levels, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Tony’s Chocolonely’s annual FAIR report shows key global growth

Dutch-headquartered Tony’s Chocolonely ethical impact chocolate company has released its annual FAIR report, revealing 24% global business growth, as well as making key sustainability gains, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

International Cocoa Initiative creates study on monitoring child labour within the sector

The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) has established a new study aiming to create operational definition of a Child labour monitoring and remediation systems (CLMRS), to establish a framework that will monitor progress, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Focus: Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes

Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Sick releases quality control system for inspecting chocolate moulds

Equipment business SICK has developed its Modular Quality Control System as an “off the shelf”, multifunctional machine vision system, designed for monitoring chocolate moulding systems and wider food ranges.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

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.

Packaging, Processing, Regulatory

Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative

Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.

Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Fritsch set to release new bakery lines at iba

German-headquartered bakery manufacturer Fritsch is set to showcase its latest series of equipment, including a soft dough sheeting system, at this year’s iba trade fair.

Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory

Nestlé membership of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil is renewed

The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) association, has reinstated Nestlé’s membership after renewing its action plan on using 100% certified sustainable palm oil by 2023.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Gerhard Schubert confirms GRIPS.world system extension

German-based packaging firm Gerhard Schubert has created an extension of its GRIPS.world web-based digital monitoring platform across its equipment range.

New products