packaging
Interpack confirms exhibitor space sold out already, over a year before the event
The organisers behind the major Interpack global packaging and processing event in Germany have confirmed that next year’s iteration of the show has already sold out its exhibition space, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest Theegarten-Pactec packaging machinery line expands areas of operation
German-based packaging machinery specialist Theegarten-Pactec has expanded its operations into its advanced new BHS high-speed line designed fro bouillon cubes used within the snacking sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
India’s Haldiram snacking group moves to make an impact with British distribution
Well-established Indian snacking business, Haldiram, has expanded its distribution to launch premium gifting boxes in the UK, offering a regional confectionery taste for British consumers, reports Neill Barston.
Italian packaging machinery sector posts strong annual performance
Encouraging annual results have been posted by the Italian packaging technology sector, which is set to close 2024 with a strong performance, delivering a 3.5% annual upturn to €9.5 billion, according to the country’s sector body, UCIMA, writes Neill Barston.
Choco Tec event review 2024
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to key contributors at this year’s Choco Tec 2024 event in Cologne Germany, including Andreas Bertram of ZDS, plus Palsgaard, California Cultured, Sollich, and NuKoko alternative cocoa, who were among many exhibitors at the key industry gathering, attended by hundreds of industry executives from around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Key advances for Acma’s latest flow packaging system for chocolate set for ProSweets
An advanced automated flow packaging machinery solution using paper wrapping for the chocolate industry will be among core highlights for Acma’s presence at ProSweets 2025, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Winter wonderland inspires Prestat’s stylish festive confectionery
Luxury chocolate brand Prestat has continued its trend for distinctive Christmas releases with its latest batch of offerings for the season, including corporate gifting options, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Macpac thermoforming packaging responds to key Santa snow dome design challenge
Christmas craftsmanship has been notably on display from thermoforming packaging specialists, Macpac, which has devised a suitably seasonal dome shaped design destined for Martin’s Chocolatier’s premium Snow Globe chocolate santa and snowball truffles series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Berry Global’s ice cream packaging proves an international hit
An innovative design from Berry Global for Norwegian ice cream manufacturer Diplom-Is’s Royal brand has won the International Ice Cream Consortium (IlCC) award for best packaging solution.
Quality Street classic chocolate tub transitions to paper-based design
A notable environmental move is being made by Nestlé as its classic Quality Street tub is set to be trialled in a paper-based format, which is part of wider eco-friendly packaging moves from the major manufacturer, writes Neill Barston.
Macpac thermoforming packaging business takes on next generation of team members
Thermoforming packaging specialists, Macpac has welcomed Lloyd and Jim Kershaw to the UK business, which has continued to develop market solutions for a number of segments including confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Sponsored text: Machines, knowledge & flexibility, the key to shelf-ready perfection
Packaging designers and machine suppliers have to look both backwards and forwards along the value chain to ensure that all stages and functions are fulfilled in the best way possible.
Guylian unveils eco revamp of seashell packaging celebrating Chocolate Week
Premium Belgian chocolate business, Guylian has delivered an additional packaging refresh for its line of flagship line of seashell-shaped, hazelnut praliné filled chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Hastamat delivers key manufacturing site expansion amid equipment market growth
German-based packaging machinery business Hastamat has made a significant investment into expanding its core production facilities at Lahnau, backed by a period of strong business growth, writes Neill Barston.