packaging
Syntegon delivers latest Sigpack TTMD confectionery and snacks packaging line
German-based Syntegon has further developed its secondary packaging machinery series with its latest Sigpack TTMD, which has been developed with a core focus on flexible performance, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: BCMPA contract manufacturing association notes key growth amid the pandemic
Demand for outsourcing services remained high during 2020 as many brand owners and manufacturers, including those within confectionery, snacks and bakery markets, sought to respond to changing market requirements brought about by the pandemic, according to the BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé commits to removing 250 million plastic Smarties packs a year in move to recyclable paper
A major move from Nestlé will see its core Smarties brand become the first global brand to achieve a key switch from plastic to recyclable paper packaging for its confectionery products worldwide, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Focus: Industry 4.0 in packaging: turning concepts into reality
Confectionery manufacturers increasingly require packaging lines that are flexible enough to cope with rapid product changes, customisations and small batch sizes. We examine Industry 4.0 technologies and how they can be used to improve the efficiency and flexibility of packaging lines. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack organisers confirm May 2023 for next global industry showcase
Organisers of the major global Interpack packaging and processing trade fair have confirmed the dates of the next event, which will now be held between 4-10 May, 2023, at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends
The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according to Innova Market Research, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Innovia Films targets confectionery with its latest high grade packaging
Global packaging group Innovia Films is launching the next film in its new Propafilm Strata range of transparent high barrier, mono structure, packaging solution aimed at the confectionery, biscuit and bakery market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Cadbury unveils first brand redesign in 50 years for Dairy Milk series in UK
Customers in the UK will have the chance to catch the first major redesign in 50 years of Cadbury’s Dairy Milk series, as it hits shelves this month, writes Neill Barston.
Pemberton & Whitefoord design group works on Ferrero’s festive range
Creative design business Pemberton & Whitefoord (P&W) has helped Ferrero to launch a selection of new Kinder products across its seasonal portfolio, as the confectioner targets the key Christmas retail period.
PPMA Group appoints David Barber as association chairman
The PPMA Group of Associations, the packaging and processing organisation behind key British sector exhibitions, has confirmed the appointment of David Barber, head of R&D for metal detection business Mettler Toledo Safeline, as its new chairman.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack 2021 cancelled amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the global Interpack packaging and processing trade fair have confirmed the event has been cancelled amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec develops suction support sealing packaging for chocolate
German-based equipment specialist Theegarten-Pactec has unveiled a new suction support sealing system targeting greater precision of packaging for chocolate, as well as saving on materials, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mettler-Toledo enhances inspection equipment as it withdraws from Interpack
Mettler-Toledo has enhanced its product inspection equipment portfolio with its compact standalone V15 Round Line vision system for use within confectionery and bakery markets, as the business confirms it has withdrawn from Interpack over the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley drives its packaging recycling goals with latest M&M packet design
Mars Wrigley has progressed its commitment for 100% of its packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025, extending its pledge to its latest M&M Choco range in France, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability