Paxiom introduces candy weighing for first automation steps

The Paxiom Group has launched new candy weighers designed for low capacities that it claims could help small companies take their first steps towards automation.

FDA guide helps prevent intentional food contamination

A new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tool helps food processing facilities, transportation companies, retailers and others prevent intentional food contamination.

Just Born goes landfill free through energy-to-waste method

US confectioner Just Born is reusing or recycling all waste at its headquarters and main production plant after finding a solution to convert a portion of previously unrecyclable waste into energy....

Constantia Flexibles aims for group globalization

Constantia Flexibles is targeting new growth potential especially in emerging markets as it bids to globalize the group.

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Toray claims barrier properties benefits with film launch

Toray Plastics (America) has unveiled a film for gas-flushed packaging applications offering enhanced oxygen and moisture barrier properties.

Mondelez develops high quality chewing gum printing

Mondelez has developed a method for improved print quality on chewing gum that it claims will help boost consumer appeal.

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Increasing flowpack machine demand leads to R&D department

Theegarten-Pactec is to form a Research and Development Department for Flowpack Systems concentrating on horizontal flowpack machines due to an increased demand.

Burton’s invests in real-time monitoring ‘first’ for biscuit industry

UK-based Burton’s Biscuit Company claims to be piloting the first real-time control room technology for the biscuit industry as part of major supply chain investments.

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Mondelēz renews pallet deal with CHEP

Mondelēz International has renewed its contract for managed pooled pallets with CHEP for more than seven million pallet movements annually.

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Constantia Flexibles boosts Asian presence

Constantia Flexibles has acquired a 60% stake in an Indian packaging company as part of its plan to expand in Asia.

Mondelez develops holographic angle-dependent packaging

Mondelez has filed a patent for chocolate bar packaging featuring multiple holographic images that change depending on the angle you look at the product.

Fraunhofer expert: nanoparticles don't migrate from food plastics

Nanoparticles from food and drink packaging will not migrate into the product, according to a prominent expert in the field.

Easter with analysts

Easter packaging trends 2013

Confectioners are changing the structure of Easter chocolate egg packaging to cut the amount of materials needed while improving consumer appeal, according to a packaging expert.

Self-sorting chocolates just one future packaging trend

Self-sorting chocolates and ketchup that regulates how much you dispense for you are just some of the future packaging trends flagged up by UK firm Benson Group.

New technology supports heat-sensitive nutrients in snacks and biscuits

Biosciences firm Carritech Research has developed a processing and formulation technology to manufacture snacks and biscuits with heat-sensitive nutrients and vitamins.

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Enrobing for variety: The fast and the decorative

Enrobing is fast and arms manufacturers with the ability to create varied, decorative confections that appeal to the ever-demanding consumer, a leading industry consultant says.

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Speed, strength and simplicity: Could your next colleague be a robot?

Robots are quicker and more agile than any human, never go sick and don’t take holidays. But these solid, nimble giants come with their own challenges.

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Kraft files patent for multi-purpose gum rollers

Kraft Foods (now Mondelez) has filed a patent for a chewing gum manufacturing process that can form the gum mass while cooling or heating at the same time.

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Confectionery packaging ‘pushing speed limits’, says NCA supplier chair

Confectionery packaging speeds are nearing their peak with better in-feed and downstream equipment, combined with advances in printing technology, according to the chairman of the NCA’s Supplier Advisory Committee.

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SMEs, Nestlé and Valor in ultrasound chocolate tempering project

A group of small-to-medium-sized enterprises along with multinationals Nestlé and Valor have embarked on a project to improve chocolate tempering using ultrasound.

Nestlé and Bosch woo food processing recruits

Nestlé has teamed up with Bosch Packaging Technology and trade body the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to recruit young talent for the UK food and drink manufacturing industry.

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ULMA launches flow pack wrapper with rotary jaws

ULMA Packaging has unveiled a horizontal flow pack wrapper (HFFS) for the bakery, confectionery and produce industry.

Temper chocolate masses with inclusions in one machine, says Rasch

German equipment supplier Rasch says that chocolate makers can keep inclusions such as whole nuts and raisins in the chocolate mix during tempering without having to separate them.

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Metal tin packaging has gone ‘back to basics’, says Crown

The metal tin packaging market has gone ‘back to basics’ – to what is good for the environment and good for Europe, marketing manager for Crown says.