Snacks
Study shows consumers shifting their favoured snacking time
Consumers in Scotland are turning their backs on the age-old tradition of mid-morning snacking, according to a new survey from Lanark-based biscuit manufacturer, Border.
ISM trade fair delivers extended range of global exhibitors
A broad range of confectionery companies from around the world have confirmed their appearance for the key international ISM confectionery trade fair in Cologne, Germany.
Study highlights demand for greater levels of sustainable packaging
UK consumers are demanding greater guidance on the sustainability of product packaging, with 88% of UK shoppers requesting on-pack information highlighting environmentally-friendly credentials, according to a new study.
Arla delivers whey system for healthy snacks and biscuits
A newly developed whey protein system from Arla Foods Ingredients aims to assist biscuit manufacturers tap into healthy indulgence trends while overcoming technical production challenges.
Rise of snackification shows key shift in consumer habits
Robert Rona, director of new markets, products and services at The Triangle Nutrition LTD, delves into what snackification is, where it’s come from and why brand and retailers need to be aware of the ever-growing trend
Research shows 2019 set for a year of adventurous consumers
Targeting increasingly adventurous consumers, set on new discoveries and experiences, will be key to developments within the food sector, including confectionery, during 2019, according to research group Innova Market Insights.
Mecatherm celebrates accolade for oven equipment at this year’s iba
French-based manufacturer Mecatherm is celebrating after its latest M-TA tunnel oven used within snacks production has claimed IBA Award, at the iba international trade fair for bakery and confectionery.
pladis CEO Cem Karakas steps down
The pladis confectionery and biscuits group has confirmed that the company’a CEO Cem Karakaş, has decided to step down from his role with immediate effect.
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
IPCO set to unveil latest belt range at iba
Swedish-headquartered manufacturer IPCO will use this year’s IBA to showcase its latest range of bake oven belts and stainless steel belt conveyors.
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.
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
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