Processing
Cargill maintains a high bar of confectionery quality
Being famed as one of the centres of the confectionery industry has given Belgium an enviable reputation, as Neill Barston found visiting Cargill’s key production site, with the company now becoming a sponsor of the World Confectionery Conference
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon shows upturn in annual revenues transitioning from Bosch Packaging Technology
German-based process and packaging technology business Syntegon, reported an upturn in its performance in 2019, with sales increasing year-on-year to €1.33 billion in 2019 from €1.28 billion for the previous twelve months.
BBC goes behind the scenes at Eat Natural for Inside the Factory
British-based cereal and snack bar brand Eat Natural welcomed cameras into its ‘Makery’ production facility for the first time in its 22-year history as part of filming for the BBC television series Inside the Factory.
Make UK urges businesses to continue with manufacturing and engineering apprenticeships
Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation, has urged engineering and manufacturing firms to continue with apprentice recruitment plans despite coronavirus challenges, as it has over 2,000 young people in its talent pool looking for apprenticeship opportunities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon releases form fill and seal line with sustainable paper system
Packaging and processing equipment business Syntegon Technology has released a key new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine using BillerudKorsnäs natural 3D formable FibreForm paper within shaped paper pods for product samples, portion packs and inserts.
ilapak unveils new flow wrapping system for confectionery
Packaging specialist ilapak has released a new flow wrapper targeting the global confectionery and biscuit sector, designed for placement into fully automated production systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation joins action on recyclable material in plastic packaging
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined an initiative with The British Plastics Federation (BPF), Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has announced the launch of new guidelines, Recycled Content Used In Plastic Packaging Applications.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon Technology extends range of equipment for its ‘virtual Interpack’ show
Syntegon Technology has confirmed further equipment that it will be demonstrating for its ‘virtual Interpack’ event, including a bagging and case packing system for powder applications which will gain its release this summer.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon confirms plans for virtual Interpack packaging and processing systems
German-based Syntegon Technology has become the latest business to confirm a ‘virtual Interpack’ presentation next month of its latest equipment for a number of sectors including confectionery and bakery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Macpac uses packaging systems to create medical visors for use with coronavirus treatment
Thermoformed packaging designer and manufacturer Macpac is contributing towards the present fight against coronavirus in designing and produced a PPE Visor for Critical Care workers requiring vital protection in treating patients.
Gerhard Schubert reports strong annual growth for 2019
German packaging machinery firm Gerhard Schubert has reported a continued pattern of annual growth, with 2019 revenues up 5.3% to €289 million.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Creating flow wrapping systems with key sustainability principles
Designing flow wrapping systems to be as efficient as possible poses manufacturers a major ongoing challenge, as Christoph Langohr, Syntegon Packaging Systems AG Project Manager Sustainability Horizontal Packaging, explores Plastic flow wraps are widely used in the food industry and are very popular with both manufacturers and consumers. The films are easy to process, offer maximum […]
Versaperm spectrometer targets extension of confectionery shelf life
UK specialist equipment manufacturer Versaperm has developed a new mass spectrometer line that accurately measure rates of vapour permeation in confectionery items to assist in extending range shelf life.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
GEA releases revamped vertical confectionery packaging system
Packaging and processing solutions group GEA has released its latest SmartPacker TwinTube vertical packaging machine for the European confectionery and snacks market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing