Archives for November 7, 2014

Dispatches: Pack Expo 2014

E-commerce and candy wrappers: How will online retail change confectionery packaging?

The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) has highlighted strong growth in resealable stand-up pouches in confectionery, but says the rising online environment may change how candy is packaged.

Barry Callebaut boss to step down after bumper 2014

Barry Callebaut CEO Juergen Steinemann will resign next year after his company posted revenue and net profit growth in fiscal 2014.

Dispatches: Pack Expo 2014

Gummies in single-serve packs 'taking off like wildfire,’ says tna

Packaging equipment supplier tna says demand is 'exploding' for gummies packed in smaller single-serve bags.

Front of pack symbols do not indicate healthier foods, suggests research

Products that display front-of-pack ‘health’ symbols do not have better nutrient profiles than those that do not, a study has suggested.