Breaking News on Confectionery & Biscuit Processing

SPECIAL EDITION: DECONTAMINATION

Active and intelligent packaging regs - evolution and innovation

15-Mar-2010 - New active and intelligent packaging rules and guidelines introduced last year across Europe should bring much-needed clarity to the sector and pave the way for innovation, said one expert as he set out how the system could work in practice.

Special Edition: Decontamination

Poor equipment design compromising food safety, EHEDG

12-Mar-2010 - Misinterpretation of fundamental criteria for the hygienic design of equipment by designers is resulting in incorrect installation of parts such as valves and sensors at the initial design stage of new food processing equipment and leaves processors exposed to contaminant threats, claims the EHEDG.

Special Edition: Decontamination

Ozone and vapour proving to be best in class for food pathogens

11-Mar-2010 - New research from the UK shows that whole room disinfection techniques are more effective that traditional chemical fogging, and while take up by food processors is relatively low, suppliers claim demand will accelerate based on industry recognition of the need to innovate to tackle new microbe strains and other food safety challenges.

Industry slams ‘unachievable’ packaging recycling targets

11-Mar-2010 - New plastic packaging recycling targets set by the UK Government are unachievable and potentially counterproductive, leading industry bodies have said.

New spray technology guide aims to address clogging challenges

10-Mar-2010 - A new white paper evaluates the causes, ramifications and remedies for clogging in cooling, cleaning, coating and other spray applications within the food and beverage manufacturing sectors.

New machine promises chocolate waste-free future

08-Mar-2010 - Equipment that separates liquid chocolate from solid rework components by centrifugal force helps eliminate food waste by enabling the chocolate to be reused in product manufacturer, claims its German developer.

News in brief

Spotlight on new packaging regulation at Foodex

03-Mar-2010 - Foodex this year sees a series of seminars on the latest regulation pertaining to third party inspection certification and packaging aswell as new food hygiene initiatives, research and innovation developments in packaging and processing and shelf life evaluation.

Plantic targets US demand for green chocolate trays

25-Feb-2010 - Bioplastics firm Plantic has sealed a new distribution agreement in the Americas for its line of biopolymer rigid packaging films.

Compact temperer meets changeover demands, says Lloveras

24-Feb-2010 - A new continuous chocolate tempering machine has a small footprint and reduces energy consumption by up to 30 per cent on standard tempering equipment, claims Spanish supplier Lloveras, who showcased a prototype at Pro Sweets this month.

New peelable packaging standard on horizon

22-Feb-2010 - A German research institute is seeking heat sealed packaging formats including confectionery wrapping from packaging producers or food manufactures for a round robin test to develop a standardized testing method to determine peel and opening forces.

HDPP film lightens material load for sweet makers, says Moneta

15-Feb-2010 - Ongoing research work has resulted in a new high density polypropylene (HDPP) wrap for confectionery that is economical in terms of material weight and heat sealing temperature, claims Moneta.

Aluminium food pack firm achieves HACCP accreditation

12-Feb-2010 - Bachmann Aluminium Packaging has achieved HACCP accreditation and updated its IT systems in order to support business development in Germany, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe.

Food packaging to aid aluminium’s global surge

08-Feb-2010 - Increasing use of aluminium food and beverage packaging in developing countries will be one factor behind a possible surge in global demand for the material, said one industry leader.

Biomass potential to cut energy footprint huge, says Buhler

08-Feb-2010 - Biomass materials such as cocoa shells can be used as new, cost effective sources of energy for chocolate processors aiming to reduce their carbon footprint, claims Buhler.

New liquid transfer pump and mould inspector aimed at sweet makers

05-Feb-2010 - New confectionery machinery launched at Pro Sweets include inspection equipment from Heuft which can rapidly track product residue in empty moulds used in the manufacture of chocolate and sweets and a hermetic design pump from Mouvex that eliminates the need for mechanical seals.

Dispatches from Pro Sweets

Ecomec claims hike in demand for used confectionery equipment

04-Feb-2010 - The second hand confectionery equipment market is buoyant, with strong demand noted in the past 12 months, reports used machinery supplier Ecomec, who added that lack of access to credit within the industry is a predominant factor for the sales hike.

Purchasing habits informing packaging trends at Pro Sweets

02-Feb-2010 - Factors such as ease of opening and resealable closures rather than sustainability of materials are driving upcoming packaging developments, claims Mondi Consumer Flexibles.

Bemis sees upturn in flexible packaging demand

29-Jan-2010 - Bemis said a gradual improvement in demand for flexible packaging, especially for shelf-life extension products, was a major factor in it posting better than expected Q4 and year end results.

Eco packaging supplier targets premium choc market

28-Jan-2010 - Pro Sweets, the upcoming confectionery industry trade show, will see the release of an environmentally friendly aesthetically enhanced paperboard for the premium confectionery market, says the Finnish company behind the packaging component.

Sustainable packaging definitions and principles agreed

28-Jan-2010 - Global leaders across the packaging, food manufacturing and retail sectors have approved a set of common definitions and principles for sustainable packaging.

Europen hits back on sustainable packaging charge

25-Jan-2010 - The European Organization for Packaging and the Environment (Europen) has rejected the charge that the packaging sector hasn’t done enough to reach a consensus over what constitutes sustainable packing.

New hood positioning devices boost fume and dust extraction

15-Jan-2010 - Better fume and dust extraction coupled with ease of operation are two benefits claimed by manufacturer Flextraction for its new range of hood positioning devices (HPD) suitable for use in food processing plants.

Packaging using oxygen absorber benefits chocolate, study

07-Jan-2010 - Chocolate packaged with an oxygen absorber in a barrier packaging material will maintain its aroma, taste and nutritional quality substantially longer than other packaging methods, according to a new study.

Packaging at forefront of Cadbury strategy

18-Dec-2009 - Streamlining of its packaging purchasing is one of the ways that confectionery giant Cadbury hopes to tighten margins in its strategy to stave off a take over from Kraft.