technology
Summer showcase highlights Makat’s neutraceutical gummy capabilities
An engaging array of demonstrations formed a centrepiece for Makat Candy Technology’s open day sessions this past week, which drew dozens of industry specialists from across the industry, reports Neill Barston.
Schubert’s open days success paves the way for its return
A key open day event for Germany’s Gerhard Schubert has been hailed a success by the packaging machinery specialist, which has confirmed the event is set to become a regular fixture in its operations, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference early bird visitor rates extended into July
As the latest edition of the World Confectionery Conference continues to take shape, early bird visitor rates to this year’s event have been extended until July 15, so we are encouraging industry professionals to make the most of this key offer for our must-see show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
York’s Choc Affair gains regional honours from Made Smarter
Ethically-founded British confectionery business, Choc Affair has celebrated gaining regional honours from Made Smarter, the movement championing technology and skills, which has created an awards scheme centred on digital transformation, writes Neill Barston.
The power of sustainability in reaping productivity and environmental gains
Delivering on company sustainability goals offers a host of challenges, given the host of background issues many companies operating in the confectionery sector face, as Neill Barston discovers
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Harnessing the potential power of AI across industry
With AI making global headlines in the past 18 months, industry consultant Graham Godfrey offers his view on its notable potential right across industry, including within the confectionery sector
Sweets & Snacks Expo Supplier Showcase 2024 report
Editor Neill Barston goes behind the scenes at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase, offering exclusive interviews with Beneo, TNA Solutions, IMA DT&G Ltd, Mantrose Group and LoeschPack
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey unveils latest series at Sweets & Snacks, including augmented reality initiative
The Hershey Company used this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event to showcase a strong portfolio of products, as well as roll-out its augmented reality initiative targeting its Reese’s Cups ranges, showing how retailers can make optimum use of merchandise placement, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Engines fully revved for Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
Expectations are high for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo as it enters the starting grid for its fresh location in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Editor Neill Barston speaks to the NCA’s Carly Schildhaus on prospects for the 2024 show
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: World Confectionery Conference taking shape for Brussels return
Plans for this year’s World Confectionery Conference are fast taking shape, as the event gathers momentum for its autumn return to Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec’s Markus Rustler re-appointed Interpack advisory president
In the wake of its notable success in 2023 returning after a six-year, pandemic enforced absence, Interpack’s advisory board has re-elected Theegarten-Pactec’s Markus Rustler as its president, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cacao consultancy Zoto collaborates for venture with Swedish climate tech firm Improvin’
Belgian specialty cacao consultancy Zoto is working with the Swedish climate tech company Improvin’ to explore ways to drive sustainable impact in the cacao value chain.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils Future Farming Initiative with Ecuador high-tech venture
An ambitious move from the Barry Callebaut Group has seen it unveil plans for a Future Farming Initiative (FFI), based upon an initial pilot project in Ecuador, aimed at creating scaleable, high-tech, sustainable cocoa supplies for the global market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA’s John Downs lifts up the industry with inspiring State of the Industry keynote
Entering this year’s State of the Industry Conference donning a striking personalised lab coat, backed by an uplifting soul soundtrack, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) president and CEO John Downs offered heartfelt praise for a sector facing a number of industry challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability