Processing
Focus: Placing sustainability at the heart of manufacturing operations
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has placed sustainability firmly in the sector’s limelight, as Neill Barston discovered addressing the issue and speaking exclusively to Syntegon Technology about it environmental focus
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon behind the scenes interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks exclusively to Torsten Sauer, director of sustainability at Syntegon on its approach to sustainability, key trends and response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Theegarten Pactec develops suction support sealing for confectionery packaging
Devising optimal packaging for sensitive chocolate products is no easy task. As Theegarten-Pactec explains, it requires an effective combination of technical precision and the ideal packaging material. Drawing on decades of experience, the Dresden-based company has developed a special process called “suction supported sealing”. This not only allows chocolate products to be packaged more carefully, but also saves material to the benefit of the environment and makes processes more stable.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, 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
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
Confectionery firms examine 3D gummies and jellies applications
A gathering of nine leading confectionery companies has attended an unveiling of an innovative production process, Connect, which creates 3-D gummies and jellies confectionery ranges, writes Neill Barston.
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
Ingredion delivers latest sugar reduction series for confectionery and bakery ranges
Global ingredients specialist Ingredion EMEA is expanding its portfolio of sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners solutions across Middle East and Africa, with the launch of Stablesweet LD low sugar glucose syrup for confectionery ranges.
Interpack organisers offer exhibitor discounts, as plans continue for its 2021 event
The organisers of the major Interpack packaging and processing event in Germany have confirmed plans are continuing with the event for its revised dates of 25 February to 3 March, 2021, following industry consultation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
tna launches virtual platform for engaging with key manufacturing markets
Global food processing and packaging solutions specialist, tna, is launching a virtual platform to provide the sector, including those within confectionery and bakery manufacturing segments with key insights.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Germany’s Schenck Process Group confirms acquisition of Baker Perkins equipment firm
The German-based Schenck Process Group (SPG) has confirmed plans to acquire British headquartered equipment and systems business Baker Perkins, as the company continues its global expansion, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability