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Italian inclusions firm Rubicone unveils latest special editions
Italian ingredients firm Rubicone has released an expanded range of crunchy Crumbles inclusions, forged specially to enhance textures to ice-cream and pastry products, writes Neill Barston.
Italy’s Ucima packaging machinery association marks 40th anniversary with industry engagement plans
An innovative venture is being launched by Ucima, the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, to celebrate its 40th anniversary supporting equipment businesses within the region, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero reveals strong annual results, in spite of market disruption
The Ferrero Group has confirmed strong financial momentum into 2024, as it records turnover of €17 billion, up by 20.7% for the period 2022/2023, according to its latest trading statement, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Venchi unveils stylish luxury Easter Egg series, including vegan variety
A series of exclusive premium Easter eggs is being released by Italian luxury chocolate brand, Venchi, including a vegan option within the range, featuring natural ingredients including Piedmont hazelnuts, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sacmi’s chocolate processing and packaging lines set for ProSweets’ showcase
Major Italian firm Sacmi has pledged an extensive display for this year’s ProSweets, including ground-breaking solutions for the processing, moulding and secondary packaging sectors that will be showcased, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Italy’s IMA group set for major line showcase at ProSweets
Italian-based IMA industry equipment group will use this year’s ProSweets event as a key platform to place a spotlight on its latest range of solutions for the chocolate, confectionery and snack markets, writes Neill Barston.
UCIMA Italian packaging group hails more than €9 billion value of country’s machinery market
Latest analysis has shown the Italian packaging technology sector has exceeded an annual value of €9 billion for the first time, according to preliminary data for 2023 from Mecs-Centro Studi di Ucima (Union of Italian Manufacturers of Automatic Wrapping and Packaging Machines).
Sigep Italian artisan show reports Christmas season market buoyancy ahead of 2024 show
A host of key innovations are set to be highlighted at the Sigep international artisan gelato, pastry bakery and coffee show, which will host its 45th edition between 20-24 January 2024, with its organisers noting a key upturn in the segment’s fortunes, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
IMA gearing-up for advanced Gulfood equipment showcase
Italian-based IMA equipment and systems group is set to place a key spotlight on its latest industry solutions, including for the confectionery sector, as it returns to Dubai for Gulfood Manufacturing, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sacmi set for major Interpack equipment launches in Dusseldorf next week
Italy’s Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate technologies will once again be set to play a pivotal role at this year’s Interpack, with the events doors set to open next Thursday in Dusseldorf, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Sacmi unveils major Italian investment for group-wide training facilities
The Sacmi industry equipment and systems business has inaugurated its training facilities at Imola, Italy, with a €2 million investment in developing innovation across the company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero reports improved €14 billion annual turnover, with global confectionery manufacturing expansion
Ferrero International has revealed its annual statement for 2022, delivering turnover put at €14 billion across the group, up 10.4% over the previous year, as it continues to expand its global confectionery interests, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, reflecting on this year’s event and looking ahead to our 2023 show, where he will be returning again to discuss key issues impacting on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut unveils chocolate’s ‘second generation’ with key Venice launch
The CEO of Barry Callebaut, Peter Boone, has hailed a “paradigm shift’ for the chocolate industry, in unveiling its ‘second generation chocolate’ at a special launch event in Venice, Italy, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability