Breaking News on Confectionery & Biscuit Processing

Bosch Packaging Technology has launched what it says is the first machine capable of hermetically sealed single-wrap die fold packaging for small to medium sized chocolate bars.

Published: 20-Feb-2012

An integrated system for flow packaging featuring robotics can boost efficiency, according to packaging group Cavanna.

Published: 17-Feb-2012

Utilising dairy ingredients already present in confectionery items can allow manufacturers to produce healthy products that meet consumer demands, according to a specialist at NIZO Food Research.

Published: 13-Feb-2012

Baker Perkins is noticing a strong demand from customers in Asia for lollipops, according to company regional sales manager Mark Sheffield.

Published: 13-Feb-2012

Food tech firm GEA claims hermetically sealing lollipops can increase shelf life up to a year compared to standard double twist wrapping.

Published: 08-Feb-2012

Automatic changeovers that reduce down-time will be the trend informing confectionery packaging machinery in 2012, according to Renato Dell’Oro of packaging technology firm Cama.

Published: 07-Feb-2012

Mint confectionery products containing the sweetener stevia could appeal to EU consumers, but each country has its own preference, according to a consultant to Cargill

Published: 06-Feb-2012

The sweetener stevia is the hot topic of this year’s show following its approval as a novel food in the EU, according to the show organiser.

Published: 31-Jan-2012

Leading confectionery and ice-cream brand owners are switching to colouring foodstuffs over natural colours, as consumer demand for clean label products continues unabated, and retailers acknowledge the potential they hold in terms of brand value, claims Chr. Hansen.

Published: 09-Dec-2011

Bosch packaging chief Friedberg Klefenz said talk of another economic downturn has failed to dent the company’s buoyant order books as he also forecasts strong growth in its Chinese operations.

Published: 27-Sep-2011

FoodProductionDaily.com recently caught up with Innovia Film’s Alexander van t’Riet to talk about the changing fortunes of cellophane.

Published: 22-Sep-2011

Collaboration with converters and academia is resulting in more eco-friendly packaging materials as well as the development of ultrasonic sealing for confectioners, says Cavanna Packaging.

Published: 23-May-2011

A lack of recycling options makes compostable materials the best option for flexible packaging films in the dry food market, according to Innovia Films.

Published: 28-Apr-2011

As the market and industry weighs the impact of turmoil in Ivory Coast on cocoa supply and tightness in sugar trade continues, we talk to Rabobank analyst Keith Flury to see whether there will be any let up in commodity commotion in 2011.

Published: 03-Mar-2011

The palletizing and automated end-of-line sector is likely to experience greater consolidation and increased strategic alliances as industry players seek to deliver greater efficiencies, says Newtec boss Didier Pradeilles.

Published: 26-Nov-2010

Sustainability and energy saving are two of the major trends driving current development in packaging and processing technology.

Published: 25-Nov-2010

Awareness of the importance of nutrient profiling within the EU food industry is prompting many companies to reformulate products to decrease calorie content, fat, sugar and salt in products, which gives rise to the challenge of maintaining tastes that will still appeal to end consumers.

Published: 19-Nov-2010

It started with beverages, but with intense work being carried out by the food industry on other applications for stevia sweeteners novel products are coming to market in the US, and in other global markets with regulatory approval - from yoghurts, to mints and other confectionery, and novelty ice creams.

Published: 17-Nov-2010

Leading beverage filling and packaging technology company Krones reported a number of drink makers signing on the dotted line at German trade show Brau Beviale last week, and we caught up with executive chairman of the board, Volker Kroneseder, to get the company’s perspective on market growth.

Published: 15-Nov-2010

JBT FoodTech said the development of its latex based ceramic insulation system – an IPA innovation award winner this week - was informed by insights gained from space shuttle engineering.

Published: 21-Oct-2010

FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Patrick Dowling of SPX Flow Technology at IPA 2010 to talk about the company’s strategies for acquisition and sector growth.

Published: 20-Oct-2010

Investments in European food processing machinery R&D are up on 2008 levels, with considerable innovation noted among exhibiting companies, reports the organisers of a trade event in Paris next month.

Published: 17-Sep-2010

FoodNavigator-USA's team on the ground at IFT in Chicago give their impressions of the trade show so far on award-winning innovations, new omega-3 and gluten-free ingredients, and great taste improvements in stevia sweeteners.

Published: 20-Jul-2010

In an interview with FoodNavigator-USA.com, Dr. Luke Zhang explains why he thinks the future looks sweet for stevia - and for his company, GLG Life Tech, one of the world's major stevia suppliers.

Published: 16-Jul-2010

As Cargill expands its cocoa farmer training programme in the Ivory Coast this month, we caught up with managing director of Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Harold Poelma, to hear about developments in the sourcing of sustainably derived cocoa and his call for audit convergence among schemes.

Published: 08-Mar-2010