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...
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...
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...
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...
Fines follow in chocolate processing plant death
13-Jan-2010 - Two companies have been served with serious citations for workplace safety and health violations from...
Baker Perkins looks to new markets with lollipop maker
17-Dec-2009 - Developing regions are seeing the greatest growth potential in the global confectionery market and this...
Mettler-Toledo's gravity flow metal detector slashes downtime
10-Sep-2009 - Mettler-Toledo Safeline has forged a metal detector with a gravity flow function, which also reduces...
New system halves cost of extruder barrel replacement, says company
11-Aug-2009 - Cost savings, a reduction in downtime and ease of fitting are the benefits claimed by...
Self cleaning barcode system cuts costs and downtime, says company
30-Jul-2009 - A unique self-cleaning method that ensures low cost of ownership, minimal downtime and high...
Pump maintenance firm builds clean room for food clients
27-Jul-2009 - Working with a leading chocolate and confectionery manufacturer, AxFlow has built a clean room for...
New confectionery factory opened at Nestle site
20-Jul-2009 - Nestle marked the consolidation of its packaging supply chain in the UK last week...
Cost cutting must not reduce safety, quality, says expert
05-May-2009 - Food firms looking to trim costs in the recession must be sure to complete due...
Shipping programme for confectioners targets reduction in freight costs
04-May-2009 - The opportunity for confectioners to reduce freight costs and improve services arises with the launch...
Cadbury tackles burping cows to reduce milk chocolate carbon footprint
02-Mar-2009 - Chocolate maker Cadbury will work closely with UK dairy farmers in an effort to reduce...
TNA technology adjusts load balance for even flavour delivery
23-Feb-2009 - Australia's TNA targets even flavour distribution in food formulations with the roll-out of its...
Bisphenol A-free chocolate moulds enter the market
12-Feb-2009 - In tune to the escalating debate on the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) in...
Confectioners eye small machines bought from cash flow
11-Feb-2009 - Demand for products and concepts that through targeted investments can boost efficiency and cut...
Keep in your suppliers' loop, urges new report
05-Feb-2009 - Close monitoring of suppliers will help mitigate supply chain risk for food and drink manufacturers...
Industrialisation of China threatens global food supply
27-Jan-2009 - Global grain markets are facing breaking point because of drought and mass urbanisation in China...
News in brief
Baker Perkins to equip new Colombian cereal manufacturer
15-Jan-2009 - Congrupo, a new Colombian cereal manufacturer, has chosen Baker Perkins to supply equipment for its...
Chocolate maker takes HFC refrigerant from Arkema on board
22-Sep-2008 - Fluorochemicals player Arkema has speared chocolate processing, announcing that chocolate maker Leonidas has installed...
Sifter offers quality assurance for high volume processing, claims firm
15-Jul-2008 - A new pneumatic in-line sifter provides baked good and cereal grain processors a quality assurance...
High pressure processing kit wins IFT science award
15-Jul-2008 - High pressure processing equipment, which uses a working pressure of 87,000 psi (6116.7 Kgf/cm2) was...
Tetra Pak focuses on dairy solutions with acquisition
11-Jul-2008 - Swedish packaging firm Tetra Pak has acquired the assets of two Australian food processing companies,...
New wireless hand-held data logger
09-Jul-2008 - T and D Corporation, manufacturer of data loggers, launched a Wireless Core Temperature Data Logger...
