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Confectionery Packaging

Smart confectionery packaging 

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Assistant Editor Katie Tracy examines how PPWR, GS1 Sunrise 2027, smart labels and 2D QR coding are reshaping compliance across confectionery packaging lines.
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WDS Gummies

WDS discusses high-protein gummy production

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WDS

Pack Expo Exhibitor – WDS

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 Experience smart solutions and scalable confectionery technology with WDS America Inc. at PackExpo 2026
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Trivi Bread Line

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Trivi

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Founded in 1948, TRIVI specialises in the engineering and manufacturing of complete production lines for the industrial bakery market.
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Pack Expo Exhibitor – Theegarten

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Theegarten Pactec presents the FPC6, combining flexible flow wrapping, simplified operation and integrated cartoning for efficient confectionery packaging 
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Pack Expo Exhibitor – Sollich KG

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SOLLICH KG combines a century of confectionery expertise with innovative, efficient and hygienic production technology for global manufacturers worldwide 
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IPCO Conveyor

Pack Expo Exhibitor – IPCO

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IPCO showcases its enhanced Rotoform HP rotary depositor, delivering high performance chocolate moulding and conveying capabilities 
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IMA Delta

Pack Expo Exhibitor – IMA

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IMA is pleased to announce its presence at Pack Expo 2026 – Booth S-1720 (South Building), to present its latest range of solutions for the Chocolate, Confectionery and Snack markets 
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Sucrofilm

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Chocotech

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CHOCOTECH GmbH is a company that specialises in the development and manufacture of machines and systems for the confectionery industry 
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Ingredients September

Fibre, Protein and Keto Ingredients

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Senior Editor Joseph Clarke examines how fibre, protein and keto ingredients can improve nutritional profiles while preserving the functionality confectionery manufacturers require. 
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Product News

Stella

STELLA launches 2 new flavours

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On 1 October 2026, STELLA will launch its new Matcha Strawberry Ube bar: a combination of fresh matcha, fruity strawberry and purple ube that is currently unique in Swiss chocolate
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Wonka Gummies

Ferrero Reveals Wonka Range

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Ferrero launches an all-new range of much-anticipated Wonka products, created with the expertise of its UK Research & Development team and manufacturing colleagues in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
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Snowmen

Hames Sees Christmas Orders Double

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Hames Chocolates has reported forward orders for Christmas chocolates at more than double last year’s, as the Lincolnshire-based chocolate manufacturer gears up for the festive season with its biggest-ever seasonal range.
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Candy cane choc centres

Stockley’s Increases Seasonal Offerings

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The ‘confectionery creatives’ at Stockley’s certainly haven’t been idle, which is why this September will see the highly anticipated arrival of Chocolate Candy Cane Sweets to their flourishing gift carton offer PLUS a packaging refresh for their time-honoured Lancashire Mix.
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Somic

SOMIC Introduces New Packaging Machine

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SOMIC Packaging will introduce its new SOMIC 202 machine platform to the North American market at PACK EXPO International 2026, alongside its established SOMIC 434 system and new digital service technologies designed to improve end-of-line packaging efficiency.
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Modak 4

Haldiram’s expands premium sweets range

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Haldiram’s is expanding its portfolio of traditional Indian sweets with the launch of Coconut Burfi, a new product, alongside a limited-edition Modak assortment created for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
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Food to go

Baker & Baker Launch Food-To-Go Range

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European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has launched a new range of Cadbury Dairy Milk food-to-go (FTG) bars in conjunction with Mondelēz.
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Endoline Automation

Endoline Solves Challenge For Gum Giant

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Providing additional case strength, increased line speed and reduced consumable costs, Endoline has developed a solution that met a confectionery brand’s demanding requirements for handling heavy, pre-loaded chewing gum cases.
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Cadbury Beauty

Cadbury Unites Chocolate with Beauty

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Cadbury Dairy Milk and Australian cosmetics company MCoBeauty have crossed retail categories with a limited-edition collection bringing chocolate and beauty products together.
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Huer x Frank’s RedHot® Spicy Gummy Bears

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To satisfy this craving for bold flavour, Huer has partnered with the iconic Frank’s RedHot® to create Spicy Gummy Bears. They’re taking the tradition of putting seasoning on fruit and elevating it into a grab-and-go gummy.
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Chocolate

Nestlé appoints Group General Counsel

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Nestlé’s Board of Directors has appointed Manuela Bernasconi, currently General Counsel for Zone Americas, as Group General Counsel and a member of the Group Executive Board, effective 1 January 2027. After seven years as Nestlé’s Group General Counsel, Leanne Geale will retire.
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IFF Double

IFF Makes Double Senior Appointment

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IFF has appointed Mark Hotze as chief commercial officer and Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder as senior vice president, Texturizing Solutions, for its Food Ingredients business, strengthening its leadership team as the business prepares to become a standalone company.
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David Hershey

David Hulays Named Hershey CFO

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The Hershey Company has announced that Dave Hulays has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2, 2026, succeeding Steve Voskuil. Hulays, who most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance, brings nearly 30 years of financial leadership experience at Hershey and Procter & Gamble to the role.
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Joseph Clarke Joins SIAL Innovation Jury

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Joseph Clarke, Senior Editor of Hand Media International’s International Confectionery magazine, has been appointed to the judging panel for the SIAL Paris Innovation Awards 2026.
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Oterra Names Susanne Arfelt Rajamand CEO

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Oterra Names Susanne Arfelt Rajamand CEO
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Thomas Gaengler

Barry Callebaut appoints new COO

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Barry Callebaut has appointed Thomas Gaengler as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of its Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2026, as the chocolate and cocoa supplier continues to advance its Focus for Growth strategy.
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A Taste of Monty Bojangles

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In this exclusive interview, International Confectionery Senior Editor Joseph Clarke speaks with Abbie, a product developer at Monty Bojangles. 
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Hershey Heather

Heather Hoytink Named Hershey U.S. President

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The Hershey Company announced that Heather Hoytink has been named President, U.S., effective July 8, 2026. Hoytink brings more than 20 years of sales, operations and commercial leadership experience, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. Away From Home Beverages at PepsiCo.
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Amit

Mondelēz International Appoints EVP and CFO

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Mondelēz International has announced the appointment of Amit Banati as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2026.
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Robert Berge

Robert Berge Joins Theegarten Management

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Robert Berge joined the Theegarten-Pactec executive team on 1 June 2026. His arrival comes ahead of the retirement of long-standing Managing Director Dr Egbert Röhm, scheduled for the end of 2028. With this appointment, the packaging machinery manufacturer is setting the course early for a smooth succession.
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Event News

Anuga India

SACMI highlights integrated chocolate processing

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SACMI Packaging & Chocolate is showcasing its latest chocolate processing and packaging technologies at Anuga FoodTec India 2026, highlighting an integrated portfolio spanning production, wrapping, handling and secondary packaging.
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Anuga India

Anuga FoodTec India is Open

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Anuga FoodTec India 2026 has opened its doors in Mumbai, bringing together food and beverage technology suppliers from around the world for three days of processing, packaging and manufacturing innovation.
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WDS

Pack Expo Exhibitor – WDS

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 Experience smart solutions and scalable confectionery technology with WDS America Inc. at PackExpo 2026
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Trivi Bread Line

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Trivi

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Founded in 1948, TRIVI specialises in the engineering and manufacturing of complete production lines for the industrial bakery market.
Read More
FPC6_Total

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Theegarten

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Theegarten Pactec presents the FPC6, combining flexible flow wrapping, simplified operation and integrated cartoning for efficient confectionery packaging 
Read More
SOLLICH_THERMO-FLOW_Gullwing_stainless-steel

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Sollich KG

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SOLLICH KG combines a century of confectionery expertise with innovative, efficient and hygienic production technology for global manufacturers worldwide 
Read More
IPCO Conveyor

Pack Expo Exhibitor – IPCO

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IPCO showcases its enhanced Rotoform HP rotary depositor, delivering high performance chocolate moulding and conveying capabilities 
Read More
IMA Delta

Pack Expo Exhibitor – IMA

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IMA is pleased to announce its presence at Pack Expo 2026 – Booth S-1720 (South Building), to present its latest range of solutions for the Chocolate, Confectionery and Snack markets 
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Sucrofilm

Pack Expo Exhibitor – Chocotech

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CHOCOTECH GmbH is a company that specialises in the development and manufacture of machines and systems for the confectionery industry 
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ppma

PPMA Ready to Open

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The PPMA Show 2026 is preparing to open its doors at the NEC Birmingham, bringing the latest developments in processing, packaging, automation, robotics and industrial vision together from 22–24 September.
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Celebrating US National Real Sugar Day

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The Sugar Association will celebrate National Real Sugar Day on October 15 by recognising real sugar’s role as a real, recognisable ingredient in real food. This year’s celebration also highlights that real sugar is rooted in nature and is at the heart of real recipes and scratch cooking.
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La Crema Chocolate Products

Nexture to Acquire Dubai’s La Crema

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Nexture has signed an agreement to acquire Dubai-based ingredients manufacturer La Crema, a move that will establish the group’s first manufacturing presence in the Middle East while expanding its portfolio of chocolate, bakery and pastry solutions.
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Mars Cocoa

Mars reports cocoa sourcing progress

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Mars has reported further progress in its cocoa sourcing programme, with suppliers sourcing an annual volume of cocoa under its Responsible Sourced Cocoa programme equivalent to 98% of the company’s 2025 cocoa volume.
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Luker Chocolate Showcases Heritage

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Luker Chocolate, the Colombian B Corp B4B (business for business) chocolate manufacturer, returns to lunch!, part of the London Food & Drink Festival at Excel between 16 and 17 September. The company goes ‘back to basics’ to celebrate 120 years of heritage, expertise and sustainability in cr
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Amai Protein

Sweelin® Gains Israeli Ministry Approval

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Amai Proteins announces that the Israeli Ministry of Health has officially approved sweelin® as a novel food ingredient for use in a broad range of food and beverage products. Food and beverage manufacturers can now formulate and commercialize products containing sweelin® in the Israeli market.
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Mint

Mars Strengthens Mint Supply Chain

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Syntegon Results

Syntegon Reports Strong First Half

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Syntegon, a leading strategic partner to the global pharmaceutical, biotech and food industries, today reported strong results for the first half of 2026.
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Nura

AAK Begins Nura Specialty Fats Plant

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AAK and Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) have started construction of a new specialty palm fractions plant in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, through their Nura Specialty Oils and Fats joint venture.
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PROBAT Young

PROBAT Welcomes New Young Professionals

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PROBAT Group has welcomed 20 new trainees across its international operations, with young professionals beginning their careers at locations in Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil and Scotland.
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Cocoa Fruit

Mars Backs Healthcare For Cocoa Communities

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Mars has announced a three-year investment designed to improve access to healthcare for cocoa-farming households in Côte d’Ivoire, as part of a wider package of grants from the Mars Impact Fund.
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