ProSweets
ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lareka makes its mark on packaging market
Forging the kind of equipment that helps shape trends is a challenging task, but one that Lareka packaging relishes from its base in the Netherlands. Neill Barston tours its facilities near Eindhoven
Unveiling one of the tastiest roles in global confectionery
One of the most popular job adverts in Europe over the past week must surely have been Ferrero’s call for 60 taste testers at its facilities in northern Italy.
Change ahead for the packaging sector with Bosch’s division sale
The decision announced by Bosch that it is intending to sell its well-established packaging machinery division represents a significant moment for the sector.
A trade event with both style and substance
With a largest-ever total of over 1,500 exhibitors, this year’s IPACK-IMA in Milan, Italy this week appears destined to be particularly memorable on a number of levels.
Encouraging signs for equipment and finished product development
Having spent several days covering Anuga FoodTec last week, it was encouraging to see the sheer diversity of equipment and trends being unveiled at the show.
Italian manufacturer Acma reveals new packaging series
Italian-based manufacturer Acma has released its latest range of upgraded packaging equipment aimed at the confectionery sector.
Almost time for the industry to shine at Anuga FoodTec
With production deadlines upon us, this week’s update comes amid a particularly busy schedule as we prepare our next edition and gear up for AnugaFoodTec in Cologne.
Gerhard Schubert reports strong response to upgraded Flowmodul
Global packaging group Gerhard Schubert has reported a strong response to its upgraded Flowmodul system.
Latest technology unveiled at ProSweets
Drawing together the most influential businesses in the confectionery sector has ensured ProSweets remains a must-see exhibition. Neill Barston reports from Cologne
Happy New Year
This being the first blog of the New Year, my main task is to simply say that the past year has provided many significant highlights and I’m sure that this will prove to be the case for 2019.