Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

‘All I want for Xmas’ is… a Haribo Snowman

20-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Kingsmoor Packaging has partnered with Haribo to launch a festive snowman-shaped tub with Starmix treats.

BillerudKorsnäs hires Pöyry to build ‘world’s largest’ packaging board machine

19-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

BillerudKorsnäs has partnered with Pöyry mill engineering services to construct a $622m board machine at Gruvön, in Sweden.

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The specials: ConfectioneryNews’ 2017 features calendar

16-Dec-2016 By Oliver Nieburg

E-commerce, 3D printing, intelligent packaging and Africa’s untapped confectionery markets are among ConfectioneryNews special edition newsletters planned for 2017.

Temkin International launches hook closure for confectionery packaging

15-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Temkin International has launched an Aplix seal for confectionery packaging which has a hook-to-hook re-closable system.

‘Biggest growth area for liquid packaging is southeast Asia’

BillerudKorsnäs to build ‘world’s largest’ packaging board machine for $622m

14-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

BillerudKorsnäs, which manufactures confectionery, snacks and beverage packaging, is investing SEK 5.7bn ($622.25m) in a KM7 (Karton Machine) to produce liquid board, cartonboard and liner at its factory in Gruvön, Sweden, to start operations in Q1,...

Trolli Candy hires Innovative Bites as its UK distributor

12-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Gummy brand Trolli Candy has hired Innovative Bites as its UK confectionery distributor as it makes its first big move into the British market.

tna inserter targets promotional packaging for confectionery and bakery

06-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

tna has launched a VFFS (vertical form fill seal) system with integrated labeler and inserter for snack manufacturers who want to insert sachets of seasonings or dips into their bags and confectionery producers who want to add promotional inserts like...

Vox Pop: Can consumers tell the difference between sustainable cocoa labels?

05-Dec-2016 By Douglas Yu

Many consumers struggle to tell the difference between cocoa certification program labels like Fairtrade and company own labels, such as Nestlé’s Cocoa Plan, but all agree social responsibility should be a priority for chocolate makers.

Chocolate Xmas tins help to save the planet with reduced carbon footprint, says Empac

25-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Empac (European Metal Packaging association) has seen 20%-39% savings in the carbon footprint of metal packaging thanks to an increase of renewable energies in production and a rise in recycling rates.

AIPIA Congress 2016

HP applauds Oreo for using digital print to ‘make its packaging intelligent’

23-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Digital printing allows consumers to do more and crazy things they could not imagine before, says Hewlett-Packard (HP).

Mars admits shrinking Maltesers and Galaxy Counters packs was ‘difficult decision’

22-Nov-2016 By Douglas Yu

Mars has been shrunk its Maltesers brand from 121g to 103g per bag without changing the price of the product, according to a tweet by UK-based food retailer turned insight provider, Steve Dresser.

Interpack preview 2017

Confectionery and bakery ‘snackertainment’ on the rise

21-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

With the latest trend for confectionery and bakery including videos and commercials to promote products, Germany’s top industry associations discuss ‘snackertainment’, energy-efficiency, packaging costs, vegan diets, halal, and industry 4.0, ahead of...

AIPIA Congress 2016

Digimarc: ‘Think about packaging as your own built-in media network’

17-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Active, intelligent packaging is similar to the 1950s phenomenon of TV, according to Digimarc, which creates digital barcode scanners for products including ice cream tubs, biscuits and chips.

AIPIA Congress 2016

Active, intelligent packaging industry to double to €32bn by 2022

14-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The active, intelligent packaging industry will double in size from €15bn in 2015 to €32bn in 2022, according to AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging industry Association).

Sonoco expands US flexible packaging business targeting candy and bakery

04-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Sonoco has acquired Plastic Packaging Inc. (PPI), which makes flexible packaging for confectionery, baked goods and frozen products, among others.

Packaging news roundup October: JBT Corporation; Flexicon; Ball; Sacmi

10-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Johnson Matthey has partnered with Cranfield University to develop modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for prolonged storage and improved management of fresh produce through the supply chain.

Linx ‘breaks new ground’ with first portable Continuous Ink Jet for SMEs

04-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Linx Printing Technologies, whose customers include drinks manufacturer Fruitapeel, The Gourmet Nut Company and Thorntons chocolate, claims to be ‘breaking new ground’ by launching a portable entry-level CIJ (Continuous Ink Jet) printer.

De Neuville’s Egg Box wins Pro Carton 2016 Confectionery award

29-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

De Neuville’s Egg Box produced by Karbest and Stora Enso has scooped top place in the Pro Carton 2016 Confectionery category held in partnership with ECMA (European Carton Manufacturers Association).

Barrier-coated packaging demand rises in candy and bakery

28-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Demand for packaging materials that provide greater protection to their contents such as confectionery and baked goods is growing, according to Smithers Pira.

The future of packaging knows no bounds, says CDP

26-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

There are some exciting opportunities ahead as the future of packaging knows no bounds, according to Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP), but how can manufacturers tap into this space while taking into consideration the high costs?

Ulmer Schokoladen turns to Bosch to replace 20-year-old chocolate packaging line

26-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Ulmer Schokoladen has partnered with Bosch Packaging Technology to modernize its Bag-in-Box chocolate line after 20 years.

James Cropper launches luxury food paper packaging

22-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Papermaker James Cropper has launched a food contact-approved range of luxury papers for dry, moist and fatty foodstuffs for the food packaging industry.

Packaging news round-up: Bosch; JBT; Huhtamaki; Mondi; Rockwell

20-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch has relocated its R&D activities to a new facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, having outgrown its previous location in various buildings across the city.

Mondelēz backs 'boldly British' Trebor mints redesign with $1.6m ad campaign

13-Sep-2016 By Douglas Yu

Mondelēz has revamped its packaging for its added sugar free Trebor Mighties product in collaboration with design agency Bulletproof and plans an extensive advertising campaign.

Part II: Bean to bar Nugali unveils chocolate coated bananas & cupuaçu plans

08-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Nugali co-founder Ivan Blumenschein discusses how packaging reflects product quality and he outlines the challenges of exporting from Brazil for the premium chocolatier.

Processing innovation

Baker Perkins launches flexible small batch confectionery depositor

07-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Baker Perkins has launched an addition to its ServoForm range with the ServoForm Mini, flexible small batch confectionery depositor.

PART I

Bean to bar Nugali to open visitor center and Greenhouse-filled mini rainforest

07-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Hot off the heels of winning silver at the International Chocolate Awards, Nugali is growing bigger and better with plans to open a visitor center next year, the launch of a Cupuaçu product and a Greenhouse-filled mini rainforest.

Next generation twin sisters to take senior roles at Docile as exports grow

05-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Brazilian candy maker Docile reports export growth as the next generation of family members gear up to join the firm.

Mondelēz urges NY judge to dismiss Sour Patch Kids slack-fill suit

01-Sep-2016 By Douglas Yu

Mondelēz seeks to strike down a nationwide class action lawsuit that alleges the firm's Sour Patch Kids box “misleads consumers into believing that they were receiving more products that they actually were”.

ÅR Packaging to hold renewable packaging factory tour as it enters ‘next stage of development’

01-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Cereal and confectionery packaging manufacturer ÅR Packaging says its recently announced acquisition by CVC Capital Partners will move the business into the 'next stage of its development'.

Interview: Bulletproof design agency

Stimorol gum packaging revamped after Mondelēz said it ‘was failing to stand out’

26-Aug-2016 By Douglas Yu

Mondelēz-owned European gum brand, Stimorol, is set to launch revamped packaging designed by the London office of brand and packaging agency Bulletproof.

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Riclan to develop sugar free chewing gum for kids

25-Aug-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Brazilian candy manufacturer Riclan is tapping into the health trend market with plans to develop a sugar free chewing gum for kids.

Crowdfunding push to relaunch The San Francisco Chocolate Factory brand

11-Aug-2016 By Douglas Yu

A $10,000 crowdfunding push has been started in a bid to relaunch The San Francisco Chocolate Factory brand.

PEZ partners with Zappar for its next gen augmented reality app

05-Aug-2016 By Jenny Eagle

PEZ has partnered with Zappar to offer consumers augmented reality (AR) codes in packets of its refill sweet dispensers to interact with characters using the PEZ Play app.

How can share bags fit confectioners’ portion control strategy?

04-Aug-2016 By Oliver Nieburg

Nestlé, Ferrero and Mondelēz International say share bags can be part of the confectionery industry’s push for portion-controlled products.

Bazooka Candy partners with new Ice Age movie to drive licensing business

26-Jul-2016 By Douglas Yu

Bazooka brands, owned by the Topps Company, have partnered with 20th Century Fox, Blue Sky Studios and the upcoming movie Ice Age: Collision Course.

Guest article: Institute of Economic Affairs

Plain confectionery packaging a heavy-handed response to health concerns

21-Jul-2016 By Christopher Snowdon , Head of Lifestyle Economics, Institute of Economic Affairs

Legislating for tobacco-style plain packages for confectionery is a disproportionate response to the obesity crisis and strips companies of valuable trademarks, writes the Institute of Economic Affairs' head of lifestyle economics.

Mars restates sustainability pledge after missing packaging target in 2015

15-Jul-2016 By Douglas Yu

Mars is working on packaging developments including a ‘fresh pack’ without an aluminum layer after missing its goal of making 100% of its packaging recyclable or recoverable by 2015.

Lareka transfers tobacco know-how to precision gluing for chocolate packaging

12-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Lareka Confectionery & Tobacco Equipment is using its industry expertise in tobacco to glue 4,000 dots a minute onto packaging for chocolate.

Aluflexpack granted $22m loan to expand confectionery & dairy packaging

11-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Aluflexpack, which produces flexible packaging for the confectionery and dairy industry among others, has been granted a €20m ($22m) loan from the EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development).

Smaller flexible plastic packs top the trend for 2016

04-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Smaller flexible plastic packs have topped the trend for 2016 as they give consumers a sense of control over snacking, portion sizes and awareness of sugar intake in food and soft drinks, says Euromonitor International.

MonoSol develops film pouch that releases F&B ingredients when exposed to water

30-Jun-2016 By Jenny Eagle

MonoSol has partnered with food-grade film customer Dicoisa to package F&B ingredients in pouches that dissolve and release their contents when exposed to water.

Closure affects 265 permanent and temporary employees

Aptar Group turns to its network of suppliers following blaze

28-Jun-2016 By Jenny Eagle

A fire broke out at one of three production units belonging to Aptar Group at its facility in Annecy, France on Saturday (June 25).

Es Koyama Japan wins packaging hat trick at The Academy of Chocolate 2016 Awards

03-Jun-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Chocolatier, Susumu Koyama, owner and chef of Patissier Es Koyama, (formerly Chocomania) Japan, has picked up a hat trick of awards in gold, silver and bronze for its packaging, at The Academy of Chocolate 2016 Awards.

Gondi to buy Constantia Flexibles folding carton business

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