Processing
Final countdown for Interpack as the global show prepares to open
Finally, after six years, Interpack is just about to start in Düsseldorf in Germany, so the Confectionery Production team is heading out there to reconnect with one of the most eagerly-anticipated gatherings of the wider packaging and processing sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schubert: keeping ahead of the digital pack
With its heritage dating back to the 1960s, Gerhard Schubert has been at the forefront of key robotics developments within the sector, including for confectionery lines. Neill
Barston speaks exclusively to Marcel Kiessling, the company’s managing director of sales on its key innovations for Interpack.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack preview interview: Thomas Dohse, event director
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Interpack’s director Thomas Dohse on hopes for this year’s event, reflecting on the pandemic, and ongoing key challenges, as well as on wider plans for the much-anticipated 2023 event in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack special focus: Theegarten-Pactec CEO Markus Rustler offers key event insights
Ahead of this year’s fast-approaching Interpack show in May, the event’s advisory committee president and Theegarten-Pactec CEO and president, Markus Rustler offers key insights into the current challenges facing the packaging industry, the “sustainability” and “digitalisation” megatrends and how these will be shaping the industry for years to come, as well as his expectations for the upcoming trade fair.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ICCO highlights global slowdown in cocoa processing
Global grindings data has revealed a key slowdown in cocoa processing, attributed to higher operating costs, inflation pressures and increased energy costs, according to ICCO figures, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz reveals Polish renewable power plants amid drive for 2050 net zero emissions
Mondelēz International has unveiled a major renewable energy scheme in Poland, as it continues its drive towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 2050, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sacmi unveils major Italian investment for group-wide training facilities
The Sacmi industry equipment and systems business has inaugurated its training facilities at Imola, Italy, with a €2 million investment in developing innovation across the company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: DT&G continues global confectionery equipment development
UK chocolate coating and polishing equipment business DT&G Limited has sixty years of engineering heritage to its name. Neill Barston meets managing director Lyn Pitt at its headquarters in the Liverpool area, to discuss its continued evolution
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Sustainability
Schubert appoints new Canadian chief operating officer
Equipment and systems business Schubert North America has appointed Dominik Streicher as chief operating officer for its Canadian entity Schubert Packaging Automation Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Preparations for the 2022 edition of Choco Tec event gather momentum
Germany’s ZDS central college of the confectionery industry has played a key role over the past 70 years. Neill Barston meets its managing director, Andreas Bertram, who contribute to our World Confectionery Conference, as preparations gather momentum for this year’s Choco Tec event this December in Cologne.
Significant €50 million investment sees Veracruz Almonds expand European operations
Portugal-based Veracruz Almonds has gained a valuable GlobalGAP seal of excellence, as it expands its operations with plans for a €50 million new production facility, with popularity of the nut variety remaining high within confectionery ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Pronatec claims first 100% organic Swiss cocoa processing with key industry venture
A major industry breakthrough is being claimed by Swiss firm Pronatec, which has completed initial tests on the country’s first 100% organic cocoa processing plant in Beringen near Schaffhausen, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut confirms $10 million investment in new Ecuador cocoa processing base
Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has delivered its first cocoa bean buying, cleaning, drying and export facility in Ecuador, located in Duran, near the port of Guayaquil, amid continued growth in the region’s market, reports Neill Barston.
QOA interview: developing non cocoa chocolate
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Dr Maximilian Marquart, co-founder of QOA, as it sets out to further its innovative development of cocoa-free chocolate that has been scientifically formulated to replicate the flavour profiles of conventional ranges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability