Processing & Packaging

GELITA will brining its gummy solutions to ProSweets 2023. Pic: GELITA

ProSweets 2023

ProSweets Cologne to showcase latest in better-for-you gummies

By Anthony Myers

GELITA has announced it will be showcasing its versatile portfolio of tailored gelatins for gummies at the year’s ProSweets, along with its fast-setting gelatin CONFIXX, the innovative leader in gelatins and collagen peptides.

Puratos has unveiled its new and more sustainable packaging. Pic: Puratos

Green packaging

Puratos packaging to become 100% recycle-ready

By Anthony Myers

Patisserie and chocolate ingredients supplier Puratos, has announced it is switching to more sustainable packaging solutions as part of its sustainability mission.

ProSweets Cologne 2023 - Special Edition has increased in size due to popular demand from the industry. Pic: Koelnmesse

ProSweets Cologne 2023

New ProSweets Cologne format attracts exhibitors

By Anthony Myers

Koelnmesse, the organisers of ProSweets Cologne 2023 - Special Edition, have announced they are increasing floor space due to strong demand from exhibitors wanting to take part in this year’s special format.

In the UK, Perfetti Van Melle is best-known for confectionery brands like Mentos, Fruittella and Chupa Chups. Pic: Perfetti Van Melle

Enviornment

Perfetti Van Melle joins the UK Plastics Act

By Anthony Myers

Perfetti Van Melle, one of the world’s largest confectionary companies, has announced it has joined the UK Plastics Pact, a bold and unique initiative that aims to transform the UK’s plastic system.

Pic: Hershey

Production

Hershey to invest in north Mexico plant

By Anthony Myers

US confectionery giant Hershey has announced plans to invest $90m on two new production lines in a Mexican facility in the northern border state of Nuevo Leo.

Do ecolabels support sustainable shopping? / Pic: GettyImages-WeAre

Do ecolabels drive sustainable choices?

By Katy Askew

Ecolabels, many hope, could offer consumers the information they need to promote the purchase of environmentally friendly foods. Oxford University researchers decided to put this theory to the test in an experimental field study.

Fudge Kitchen's new confectionery pouches. Pic: Fudge Kitchen

Packaging

Fudge Kitchen introduces new eco pouches

By Anthony Myers

UK artisan confectioners, Fudge Kitchen, is putting sustainability at the forefront of its business with the launch of a new range of products in fully compostable pouches.

Pandemic-related disruption was short-lived and many firms were able to reduce their lead times relatively quickly, new data reveals. Pic: GettyImages

Logistics

UK confectionery brands slash lead times by more than 40%

By Anthony Myers

According to new data by Unleashed, the index reveals confectionery businesses were one of the top five industries to slash its lead times since the most challenging phase of the pandemic, dropping by 40.96% between 2020-21 and 2021-22.

UK manufacturers and importers of 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging are expected to submit their PPT return by end of July or face penalties. Pic: GettyImages/Rafmaster

Are you Plastic Packaging Tax return ready?

By Gill Hyslop

Packaging data specialist Ecoveritas has issued a reminder to UK businesses to be prepared to submit their Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) return before the end of July.

Visitors arrive at the ISM event, which went ahead in 2022 despite the pandemic. Pic:Koelnmesse

ISM/ProSweets 2023

ISM 2023 moved to April, organisers look at axing ProSweets

By Anthony Myers

Next year’s ISM sweets and snacks fair, the largest in Europe and which historically is held at the beginning of February each year, is set to be radically overhauled, organisers Koelnmesse said.

A’capella's beautifully crafted  packaging creates 'a harmonious symphony of delicious design elements' said The Dieline. Pic: A'cappella Chocolate

Sweets & Snacks Expo 2022

A’cappella Chocolate celebrates success at Sweets & Snacks Expo 2022

By Anthony Myers

A’cappella Chocolate came away from the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2022 with two major accolades after the Fresno-based company received praise for its colourful confections and was also named as a ‘standout brand’ by The Dieline.

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