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Ferrero invests £6.7 million in new Christmas confectionery ranges
The Ferrero group has confirmed major product development investment valued at £6.74 million across its confectionery and spreads, with a number of new seasonal ranges planned.
Macpac revamps website amid demand for bespoke packaging
UK-based packaging specialists Macpac have devised a new website following an increase in demand for bespoke designs, including its lines developed for confectionery.
MIA ethical chocolate brand completes crowdfunding venture
Bean-to-bar chocolate company MIA (Made in Africa) has successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign, gaining £137,000 towards improving its production facilities in Madagascar.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bosch set to release its MEC Kliklok cartoner at Pack Expo
The Bosch Packaging Technology group has confirmed a launch for its Kliklok midrange endload cartoner (MEC) at Pack Expo International 2018 in Chicago, America.
The ‘mint with a hole’ clocks up 70 years on our shelves
The phrase ‘iconic’ is often banded around for products and items that aren’t always terribly deserving of the description.
Nestlé celebrates opening its new US headquarters
Nestlé has marked a major chapter in its US business after officially opening its American headquarters at Arlington, Virginia.
Kancor celebrates gaining IFT Food Expo honours
Indian-based ingredients business Kancor has celebrated winning an Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Food Expo Innovation award in Chicago, America, for its refined anti-oxidant, OxiKan CL.
Snacks study reveals seven major trends
Seven major snacking trends have been identified in a report examining the key issues that have driven consumer buying behaviour during 2018.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Enhanced Flowmodul from Gerhard Schubert set for Pack Expo
Upgraded features for its Flowmodul flow wrapping packaging system will be among the core focuses for German-based manufacturer Gerhard Schubert at Pack Expo in Chicago, America.
Equipment investment sees Bristows of Devon gain key safety rating
Major investment and renovation work at UK confectionery business Bristows of Devon has seen it gain a BRC A-rating for the food safety standards of its facilities.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mary Barnard relishes new role as Caobisco President
Becoming the first female president of Caobisco this month representing the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery market is a task Mary Barnard (pictured right) is relishing. Neill Barston speaks exclusively to her regarding her main priorities
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Vegan product launches have more than doubled in five years
The level of vegan based food launches, including products developed for the snacks and bakery sectors, has more than doubled over the past five years, according to latest international research.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Domino Printing Sciences celebrates 40th anniversary
UK-based Domino Printing Sciences has marked its 40th anniversary of manufacturing printing and coding solutions with an event at its Cambridge headquarters.
July/August 2018
Equipment: Forming and extrusion, Ingredients: Glazing, polishing and coating, Packaging: Packaging technology, Product focus: Snack products.