Sustainably packaged products
Meeting demand for sustainably packaged sweets designed for on the go consumption will be high on the agenda for both exhibitors and visitors at this year’s ProSweets Cologne.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Top trends of 2017
As 2017 nears to a close, we’re looking at what the most-read articles to appear on the Confectionery Production website were this year.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
Mars Wrigley to unveil 20 new confectionery products in US
At the upcoming National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual show in Chicago, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US will share insights for retailers from its recently announced ‘Omnichannel’ category approach, as well as new products and line extensions.
Bakery, Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Packaging, Savoury Snacks
New Mentos packs use Press-Lok closure system
Mentos has become the first confectionery brand in North America to use Velcro Companies’ Press-Lok closure system.
Making Waves
Daisy Phillipson takes a look at innovations in extrusion and forming machinery and how they can help confectionery and bakery manufacturers ensure a foothold in the health market.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging
Jelly Belly launches Mixed Emotions collection
Confectionery brand Jelly Belly has launched a new Mixed Emotions collection.
Functional confectionery opportunities
China’s sugar confectionery market is declining while health concerns are boosting the country’s functional candy sector, according to new research.
New Hubba Bubba flavours arrive
Wrigley has added two new flavours to its Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape portfolio in the UK.
Out and about
It’s been a busy week for Confectionery Production so far and it’s not over yet. Today, my blog comes to you from Milton Keynes, where I’m attending ABB’s Bakery Switch to Robots event.
Bazooka Candy Brands offers new gum experience
Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Company, has launched its new Juicy Drop Gum that lets consumers boost and extend the flavour of their gum.
Sweet success
Almost 38,000 trade visitors from over 140 countries attended ISM in Germany from 29 January to 1 February, with 1,647 exhibitors from 68 countries.
Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Functional & Free-from, Packaging, Savoury Snacks, Seasonal
Gearing up for Interpack
We’ve just sent the March issue of Confectionery Production to print. In it, you’ll find an overview of what’s happening at international packaging trade show Interpack, as well as the latest trends in confectionery processing and packaging.
Live from ProSweets and ISM
Today, my blog comes to you live from the ProSweets and ISM trade fairs in Cologne, Germany, where everything from automatic panning and moulding machines to chewy sweets and turn into gum are being presented.
Sugar free and reduced sugar Fruittella arrive
Confectionery business Perfetti Van Melle has launched a range of sugar free and reduced sugar products under its Fruittella brand.