technology
Technology development vital for Middle East food manufacturing
The future of the GCC’s food manufacturing sector, including its confectionery and bakery segments, lies in the readiness of its key players to embrace new technology and deliver competitive advantage, according to a leading global leader in organic and natural products.
Riding the wave of confectionery equipment digitalisation
Daisy Phillipson dives into Industry 4.0 and the technologies leading the way for the digitalisation of the confectionery sector.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert expands range with lightline packaging options
Having spent nearly two years as managing director of sales, service and marketing at German-based packaging specialists Gerhard Schubert, Marcel Kiessling believes the company is in a strong position. Neill Barston speaks to him about an eventful 2018
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mecatherm celebrates accolade for oven equipment at this year’s iba
French-based manufacturer Mecatherm is celebrating after its latest M-TA tunnel oven used within snacks production has claimed IBA Award, at the iba international trade fair for bakery and confectionery.
iba attracts a wealth of global confectionery and bakery innovations
An array of colourful bakery and confectionery, creative solutions and key equipment developments formed the major elements of the latest iba event in Germany. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
September 2018
Equipment: Bakery technology; Safety and hygiene Ingredients: Gelling agents, Packaging: Printing and branding, Product focus: Artisan products, Show issue: IBA (15-20 September); Pack Expo.
GSR expands its Italian cocoa press series
Though competition within the confectionery equipment market remains strong, Italy’s GSR Cocoa Machinery has stuck to its founding principles of focusing on quality and durability to deliver its latest range of cocoa presses. Neill Barston reports on its ongoing development
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bosch set to release its MEC Kliklok cartoner at Pack Expo
The Bosch Packaging Technology group has confirmed a launch for its Kliklok midrange endload cartoner (MEC) at Pack Expo International 2018 in Chicago, America.
Casa Luker joins Colombian government in cocoa production initiative
Colombian confectionery company Casa Luker has joined with the country’s government and National Cocoa Federation in pledging to produce deforestation-free and ‘peace-friendly’ cocoa by 2020.
Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fritsch set to release new bakery lines at iba
German-headquartered bakery manufacturer Fritsch is set to showcase its latest series of equipment, including a soft dough sheeting system, at this year’s iba trade fair.
Enhanced Flowmodul from Gerhard Schubert set for Pack Expo
Upgraded features for its Flowmodul flow wrapping packaging system will be among the core focuses for German-based manufacturer Gerhard Schubert at Pack Expo in Chicago, America.
Mars calls for greater research on damaging cocoa crop diseases
Global confectionery group Mars, Incorporated has called for greater coordinated work on cocoa diseases, as it attends the International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP), Boston, America.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
July/August 2018
Equipment: Forming and extrusion, Ingredients: Glazing, polishing and coating, Packaging: Packaging technology, Product focus: Snack products.
Sensient confirms deal for Canadian natural ingredients firm Mazza Innovation
Sensient Technologies has confirmed a deal to acquire Vancouver-based botanical extraction technology firm Mazza Innovation as part of its natural ingredients expansion
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability