Processing
Interpack names Thomas Dohse as director amid key progress for 2021 event
Plans for next year’s global Interpack event continue to take shape with the appointment of Thomas Dohse as its project director, having previously served as its deputy, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, 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
Packaging specialist Macpac devises new website for its product ranges
UK-based packaging manufacturer Macpac is set to launch a new website to provide a one-stop shop for box quantities of selected lines, including for confectionery and bakery segments.
Nutriswiss expands its edible oil refining for enhanced confectionery processing
Nutriswiss, the Swiss-based edible oil and fat specialist has moved to expand its refining operations with new short path distillation (SPD) equipment that will have a broad range of applications for confectionery and snacks sectors.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Italian packaging machinery association elects Matteo Gentili as its chairman
The Ucima Italian packaging machinery association has elected Matteo Gentili as its new chairman during its annual meeting at Acetaia Leonardi in Magreta, Modena
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
Beneo invests €50 million into its Wijgmaal rice starch facilities in Belgium
Global functional ingredients business Beneo is delivering a €50 million investment into its Wijgmaal facility in Belgium, as a direct response to increased demand for its rice starches that are used widely within confectionery.
Metal filter system devised for chocolate and biscuits manufacturers
Netherlands business Goudsmit Magnetic Systems has devised a metal filter solution for the confectionery sector, aimed as business operating within decoration of cakes, biscuits and yoghurt-based products.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ProSweets reports encouraging response to 2021 event
The team behind ProSweets confectionery equipment event in Cologne, Germany, has noted an encouraging response to next year’s show, with more than 100 exhibitors confirmed with its early booking campaign. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cama completes Asian packaging machinery facilities in Shanghai
The Cama Group has made a major investment into a new R&D and manufacturing centre for its packaging machinery in Shanghai, China, meeting increased demand for its equipment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
PPMA equipment show postponed until 2021 over pandemic concerns
Organisers of the UK’s key annual packaging and processing equipment event, PPMA, have stated the industry showcase is to be postponed until next year amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
Theegarten-Pactec delivers latest robotic vision picker system for confectionery
German-based packaging equipment specialist Theegarten-Pactec has release a key new Vision Picker line developed for fast handling of confectionery products, including chocolate bar and moulded chocolate figures. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Messe Düsseldorf president and CEO Werner M. Dornscheidt steps down from role
Messe Düsseldorf, which is set to host next year’s Interpack, has confirmed president and CEO Werner M. Dornscheidt will be leaving his role at the end of this month, after nearly 17 years in his present post.
Italian Ipack-Ima packaging event to be postponed until 2022
The organisers of the Italian Ipack-Ima packaging and processing event have confirmed it is to be rescheduled until 3-6 May 2022, in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability