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Focus: Cama and ICAM packaging and chocolate confectionery operations
Utilising flexible, highly-connected machines for state-of-the-art chocolate operations is becoming an increasing trend, as Italian-based Cama explains of its partnership with the ICAM confectionery group is proving particularly successful
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cama joins key Italian businesses for Smart Packaging hub venture
The Cama group has joined six other Italian industrial businesses for a new Smart Packaging Hub, designed as a virtual meeting place forging technology-based innovations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Baker Perkins devises enhanced extrusion production systems
UK-based equipment and systems firm Baker Perkins has used key technology to improve process control, performance and hygiene on units within co-ex master co-extrusion systems, writes Neill Barston.
Focus: Placing sustainability at the heart of manufacturing operations
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has placed sustainability firmly in the sector’s limelight, as Neill Barston discovered addressing the issue and speaking exclusively to Syntegon Technology about it environmental focus
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon behind the scenes interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, speaks exclusively to Torsten Sauer, director of sustainability at Syntegon on its approach to sustainability, key trends and response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack opens exhibitor registration for scheduled 2023 event
Exhibitor registration for the global industry Interpack 2023 packaging event has now officially opened, as the event seeks its return following the cancellation of its latest edition due to the ongoing pandemic, which was scheduled for last month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley strikes deal with Danimer Scientific for eco-friendly Skittles packaging
US-headquartered Mars Wrigley has forged a two-year sustainability deal with biodegradable materials business Danimer Scientific, in a joint venture developing home compostable packaging, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Theegarten Pactec develops suction support sealing for confectionery packaging
Devising optimal packaging for sensitive chocolate products is no easy task. As Theegarten-Pactec explains, it requires an effective combination of technical precision and the ideal packaging material. Drawing on decades of experience, the Dresden-based company has developed a special process called “suction supported sealing”. This not only allows chocolate products to be packaged more carefully, but also saves material to the benefit of the environment and makes processes more stable.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
GEA group’s annual results reveal key market challenges
The GEA equipment and systems group has released its 2020 performance figures, recording revenues of €4.6 billion in 2020, against €4.83 the previous year, as the business came to terms with the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Focus: Schubert Packaging Machines UK operations record sales upturn
Delivering packaging machinery that offers flexible, efficient solutions for industry is of key importance in financially challenging times, as Mark Stepney, managing director of Schubert UK explains to editor Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Robotics business Yaskawa unveils latest industrial lines for use within confectionery
Japanese-founded motion control and robotics firm Yaskawa has unveiled its latest range of industrial robots with a focus on smaller, flexible options, including for use within the confectionery sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Syntegon hosts virtual equipment demos in light of Interpack cancellation
Syntegon Technology has begun two virtual customer events at the Swiss site in Beringen showcasing its core packaging ranges with broad industry application including for confectionery and bakery markets, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chocoa online conference opens with calls for action on cocoa prices and sustainability collaboration
The opening day of Chocoa’s online Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference featured a key discussion of the importance of sharing data monitoring of cocoa farming operations for the future viability of the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Baker Perkins develops remote commissioning for equipment lines
British-based industry equipment business Baker Perkins has confirmed a key development for the business in being able to now remotely commission and start-up new unit machines across its global operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability