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tna packaging releases its latest vertical form fill and seal series
Australian-headquartered processing and packaging business, tna solutions, has unveiled key upgrades to its flagship vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) packaging system, the robag 3e series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Preview: Gulfood Manufacturing, Yummex and Expo 2020 interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks to director of Gulfood Manufacturing and Yummex, as well as Denis Steker, senior VP international Koelnmesse on prospects for the shows, including Expo 2020
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing and Yummex return for major sector showcase
Gulfood Manufacturing returns after a two-year break due to the pandemic, and plans are shaping up strongly, as Neill Barston discovered in an exclusive interview with show director Mark Napier
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler and DIL complete unveiling of new facility researching future product ranges
The Swiss-based Bühler Group and the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) have completed the inauguration of the Technology Centre Proteins of the Future in Germany, focused on developing a wide range of plant-based product series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mettler-Toledo set to open its inspection systems global centre of excellence
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is set to showcase new checkweighing inspection technologies, seminars and consultations at an Open House event next month officially welcoming its new Global Centre of Excellence for x-ray in Royston, Hertfordshire, UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ChocXO delivers key expansion of chocolate manufacturing facilities at its Canadian site
US-founded premium chocolate brand ChocXO has confirmed significant investment made in expanding its production facilities at its manufacturing site in British Columbia, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Technology-led solutions may hold the key to reshaping the chocolate confectionery sector
So much for August being the traditional quiet period when the vast majority of the confectionery sector appears to wind down for holiday season – these continue to feel like unprecedented times on a number of fronts.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Focus: Delivering automated industry solutions for the Form, fill and seal sector
Devising efficient automated systems for form, fill and seal packaging markets is a key manufacturing priority for the global sector, reports Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill targets major cocoa breakthrough with Aerofarms B-Corp vertical farming research
A major research project has been undertaken by Cargill with certified B Corporation vertical indoor farming business AeroFarms targeting key improvements for cocoa crops and delivering climate resilient farming techniques, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Putting a spotlight on confectionery sorting technology
Selecting the right confectionery sorting technology requires some key considerations, as Christian Hofsommer of Tomra Processed Food, explains to Confectionery Production
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Schubert’s Mark Stepney appointed to key PPMA industry board
Managing director of Schubert UK, Mark Stepney has recently been appointed to represent the British Association of Robot Automation (BARA) on the board of PPMA, the British packaging and processing machinery body, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Yamato set to unveil latest confectionery weighing systems at PPMA event
Yamato Scale Dataweigh UK has confirmed the release of its latest Epsilon range of multihead weighers for use in markets including confectionery and snacks, to be unveiled at the PPMA event in the UK, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon gains further German Packaging Institute award for new blister solution
The German Packaging Institute has conferred Syntegon with another national accolade in recognition of the sustainability credentials of its ‘blister meets paper’ solution, reports Neill Barston.
Royal Duyvis Wiener unveils latest ball mill refiner for chocolate processing
Netherlands-based Royal Duyvis Wiener has unveiled its latest series of ball milling system designed for handling compound and chocolate applications, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability