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iba global bakery and confectionery fair set to deliver virtual pre-event
The organisers of the international iba bakery and confectionery trade fair are staging a virtual pre-event early next year in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has restricted physical meeting opportunities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
German confectionery body BDSI offers cautious welcome to EU wide labelling
Germany’s national confectionery body, the BDSI has welcomed the Federal Government continued support for Europe-wide introduction of visualised nutrition labelling, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Enhanced UK standards on biodegradable plastics welcomed by industry
Equipment specialist Ulma Packaging UK has welcomed the introduction of a new British standard on biodegradable plastic, paving the way further developing sustainable packaging.
Food Union’s multi-million investment into new Latvian snacks facility
Latvian-based milk processing group Food Union has invested €5.5 million into establishing a new Kārums curd snack production plant with completely new technological production lines.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Mondelēz opens advanced Indonesian technical centre for cocoa farming
Mondelēz International has opened its state-of-the-art cocoa crop science technical centre in Pasuruan, Indonesia, aiming to promote improved farming practices.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Focus: Behind the scenes preparing for ISM and ProSweets despite ongoing pandemic
Next year’s ISM and ProSweets are scheduled to take place once again in Cologne, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology at Koelnmesse, explains, there has already been a strong response from exhibitors from around the world who are keenly anticipating the event – which will is anticipated to be held with additional health and safety measures
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GEA unveils latest vertical Smartpacker addition designed for confectionery
Equipment and systems group GEA is set to release its latest updated vertical SmartPacker CX400 D-Zip designed for market uses including confectionery ranges developed for retail and food service segments.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation calls for greater sector jobs support amid ongoing pandemic
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that further government measures to support key sector businesses will be required in order to survive the economic effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Key investment by Hames Chocolates amid pandemic challenges
Confectionery Production speaks to director of Hames Chocolates, Carol Oldbury, discussing the pandemic, new ranges and hopes for 2021
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Special focus: Crucial investments unveiled at Hames Chocolates despite pandemic challenges
UK confectionery business Hames Chocolates, a specialist in white and private label ranges, discusses how it has handled the coronavirus crisis as it sets about a new chapter in its history, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon Technology marks 60th anniversary of its Schiedam site
Syntegon Technology is celebrating a key milestone for its Schiedam site in The Netherlands, which marks its 60th anniversary next month, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mettler-Toledo releases product inspection systems for range labelling
Equipment specialist Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has unveiled two new Product Data Check technology options to be integrated into existing C-Series checkweighers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
PPMA show launches online hub after postponement of live event
With the unforeseen postponement of this year’s PPMA show over coronavirus, organisers behind the equipment and systems showcase has established a web resource for exhibitors and visitors, which has now gone live.
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ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows
The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston
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