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ProSweets 2022 event review
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to some of the key ProSweets exhibitors at the 2022 event, which returned against the odds amid a major spike in the coronavirus pandemic in Germany. We speak to Markus Rustler, CEO, Theegarten-Pactec, Cameron Gilchrist, Baker Perkins, Linda Mather of MacIntyre, Christoph Krombholz of LoeschPack, Paul Jeanneret, CEO GR Confectionery, Ruben Taks, of Lareka and Stuart Grogan from BCH.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec interview: CEO Markus Rustler ProSweets focus
Editor Neill Barston interviews Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec regarding ProSweets, pandemic challenges and hopes for 2022’s equipment and systems markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Syntegon set to unveil key jelly confectionery production lines at ProSweets Cologne
German-based Syntegon Technology is set to continue its equipment development for confectionery packaging, using ProSweets 2022 to showcase a number of systems including a newly developed line for jelly production, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert targets sustainable packaging systems for ProSweets
Gerhard Schubert is gearing up for a core focus on delivering sustainable packaging solutions for confectionery, including cartoning systems and advanced 3D parts printing at the upcoming key ProSweets trade fair, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging
Baker Perkins expands presence in Russia and Eastern Europe with new regional sales lead
Industry solutions and equipment group Baker Perkins has expanded its presence in, Russia, Eastern Europe and Italy with the appointment of Ekaterina Krakovskaya as regional sales manager for the confectionery and biscuit sectors.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
GEA unveils latest packaging line for powders and granulates, targeting low-volume operations
The German-headquartered GEA systems and equipment group has unveiled a new packaging line targeting product lines including confectionery, snacks, and dairy ranges, designed for low-capacity applications, writes Neill Barston.
ISM and ProSweets confectionery events set for digitally-led engagement
The organisers of ISM and ProSweets key confectionery sector shows in Cologne, Germany, have spelt out its digital focus for the 2022 edition under the motto of “Always On” as a reflection of its enhanced connectivity, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler appoints Christoph Goppelsroeder to its board of directors
Swiss equipment and systems firm Bühler has unanimously elected Christoph Goppelsroeder to the company’s Board of Directors at an extraordinary general shareholders meeting, writes Neill Barston.
Gerhard Schubert unveils AI robotics packaging developments at Fachpack event
The Gerhard Schubert group unveiled its latest motion technology robots designed for packaging machinery at the Fachpack trade fair in Germany, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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