Snacks
Pouch systems making an impact on packaging markets
Extending product endurance and adding creativity to product series are just two of the reasons pouch systems are continuing to make their mark in the confectionery and wider food markets, as manufacturer Volpak explains of its equipment series
Bell Flavors and Fragrances delivers 30% reduced sugar application for bakery
Bell Flavors & Fragrances has launched its REDsugar functional taste solution designed for sugar reduction within a number of markets including bakery and ice cream product applications.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Free from functional food and health ingredients show set for Barcelona
The organisers for this year’s Free From Functional Food & Health Ingredients (FFFHI) have signed up around 350 exhibitors for the trade fair being held in Barcelona on May 28-29.
Global audience set for Chicago’s Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019
Plans are fast taking shape for this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, which brings together more than 18,000 international confectionery professionals.
A wealth of major releases seals success for global confectionery businesses at ISM
With an impressive delegation of global businesses attending this year’s ISM, there were plenty of stand-out moments across the four-day showcase. Editor Neill Barston reports from Cologne
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Brazilian confectionery companies achieve record results at ISM
The organisers of the Brazilian pavilion at this year’s ISM have reported the country’s strongest ever results at the event, with 17 companies generating a total of more than $6 million at the key trade fair.
GoodMills presents a versatile raw material with metabolic strength
As part of its new RutinX product portfolio, GoodMills Innovation has introduced two grain-based functional ingredients that are extremely flexible in their application.
Challenging quarter for Orkla
Orkla achieved an operating profit of NOK 1.4 bn (€188.7m) in the fourth quarter of 2018, a decline of 2.4%.
Rovema NA introduces Twin-Tube FFS for sweets and snacks
Rovema North America has introduced a twintube form-fill-seal (FFS) machine for the packaging of confectionery and snack products.
A. Salman Amin appointed pladis global CEO
Snacking company pladis has appointed A. Salman Amin as global CEO. Salman will be taking over the leadership officially in February.
tna names Jonathan Rankin as CEO
Packaging manufacturer tna has appointed Jonathan Rankin as chief executive officer.
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.