technology
Hershey names Deepak Bhatia as its first ever chief technology officer
Hershey’s global tech strategy is set to be directed by Deepak Bhatia, who has been appointed as its first chief technology officer, who has also been named on its Executive Committee, reports Neill Barston.
Flavour fusion of East meets West leads the way with ofi’s latest AI-enhanced research
AI-generated research has led ingredients specialist ofi to deliver latest insights anticipating a greater fusion of flavours across product categories including confectionery, bakery and snacks markets around the world, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Heathrow travellers treated to Cadbury Dairy Milk laser-enhanced British icons etched in chocolate
A key technology innovation from Cadbury has attracted the attention of travellers at Heathrow in London, with a limited edition launch of 1,000 Dairy Milk Laser-Engraved 180g Bars, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 supplier event
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to a wide range of businesses at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase, including tna, IMA, Capol, DT&G Ltd, ofi, Cargill and Beneo, on new equipment, systems and ingredients developments for the confectionery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Key texturisers market forecast for multi-billion growth by the decade’s end
The market for food texturisers, including for confectionery and bakery sectors, is set to reach a total of over $14.54 billion by 2029, increasing at an annual CAGR rate of 5.2% over the next six years, according to new industry research, writes Neill Barston.
Special focus: placing safety first
With consumers rightly demanding high standards of hygiene and safety with in food manufacturing, investing in the right sorting and inspection lines is a vital component of any confectionery producer’s operations. Editor Neill Barston reports
Interpack 2023 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks to a wide range of businesses at this year’s Interpack to gain key insights on the trends impacting on the equipment and systems market for 2023.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack is back with a bang, with a host of technology unveiled for global markets
For this week’s blog, I’d like to just offer a simple note of thanks to everyone we met at this year’s Interpack in Germany, including its organisers, who helped ensure that the event more than exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Final countdown for Interpack as the global show prepares to open
Finally, after six years, Interpack is just about to start in Düsseldorf in Germany, so the Confectionery Production team is heading out there to reconnect with one of the most eagerly-anticipated gatherings of the wider packaging and processing sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Schubert: keeping ahead of the digital pack
With its heritage dating back to the 1960s, Gerhard Schubert has been at the forefront of key robotics developments within the sector, including for confectionery lines. Neill
Barston speaks exclusively to Marcel Kiessling, the company’s managing director of sales on its key innovations for Interpack.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack preview interview: Thomas Dohse, event director
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Interpack’s director Thomas Dohse on hopes for this year’s event, reflecting on the pandemic, and ongoing key challenges, as well as on wider plans for the much-anticipated 2023 event in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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
Germany’s Handtmann machinery set for major ProSweets showcase
German-based Handtmann confectionery, bakery and snacks machinery company is set to place a spotlight on its equipment ranges at the fast-approaching ProSweets event in Cologne, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability