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Beneo primes for key Sweets & Snacks Expo confectionery ingredients showcase
The Beneo group is gearing-up for a key presentation of its ingredients solutions for the confectionery sector at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Cargill joins 2023’s World Confectionery Conference
With momentum fast gathering pace for this year’s returning World Confectionery Conference, our dynamic range of major speakers is developing significantly. Taking place under a combined banner of sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation, preparations are building decisively for its hosting in the UK for our 2023 edition.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 preview interview
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo is set to return to McCormick Place in Chicago, US, for the final time next week, with a host of new product and equipment innovations set to be unveiled at the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets draw diverse international audience
This week’s ISM and ProSweets have just come to a close in Cologne and have certainly proved particularly memorable for a number of reasons, but primarily the sheer range of new and diverse products out there from around the world which have underlined that the sector is very much thriving in spite of wider challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Natural colour solutions form key element of Capol’s ProSweets showcase
Germany-based Capol is set to showcase its well established series of natural colours and surface finishes for the confectionery sector at this year’s special edition of ProSweets in Cologne, reports Neill Barston.
Kerry unveils major Barcelona-based Southern Europe Innovation Centre
Irish-based taste and nutrition group, Kerry has enhanced its application development capabilities as it opens its Southern Europe Innovation Centre in Barcelona, Spain, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Advanced machinery takes centre stage for GEA Technology Centre opening
Equipment and systems group GEA has officially opened its new Technology Centre (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau, offering extensive facilities for its industry customers, including confectionery lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack special focus: Theegarten-Pactec CEO Markus Rustler offers key event insights
Ahead of this year’s fast-approaching Interpack show in May, the event’s advisory committee president and Theegarten-Pactec CEO and president, Markus Rustler offers key insights into the current challenges facing the packaging industry, the “sustainability” and “digitalisation” megatrends and how these will be shaping the industry for years to come, as well as his expectations for the upcoming trade fair.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video report from the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, focused on addressing major trends for the year ahead, as well as releasing the NCA’s key State of Treating report.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Food and Nutrition names Karina Zimerfeld as its new vice president
Karina Zimerfeld has been appointed a Vice President of the Mars Food & Nutrition business’ R&D function, working across its international operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF welcomes government growth pillars, amid major sector financial challenges
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has signalled that it has welcomed the Chancellor’s core pillars of economic growth – Enterprise, Education, Employment and Everywhere, with the major Spring budget due today, with the industry facing core tests, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Katjes launches latest “Sheroes” plant-based gummy series
Confectionery brand Katjes has unveiled its latest plant-based gummy candy range for the US market, timed to coincide with International Women’s Day celebrations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Australia’s tna solutions prepares for major Interpack equipment reveal
In the wake of its 40th anniversary celebrations, tna solutions will be unveiling a host of packaging and processing developments at Interpack, including the latest version of the key vertical form fill and seal system, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery firms all set for IFE London event
A number of confectionery companies are set to take prime place within this year’s IFE International Food and Drink Event taking place at ExceL London, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability