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Anuga India

Anuga FoodTec India is Open

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.
Confectionery Packaging

Smart confectionery packaging 

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

PPMA Exhibitor – Bradman Lake

Bradman Lake, a global leader in integrated packaging technology, will showcase its well-established carton forming and closing solution at PPMA Show 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 22 to 24 September. Visitors can meet the team at Stand C100, Hall 5, where the company will be demonstrating the HS Double Head Lock Former and IL120 Carton Closer. 
Syntegon Results

Syntegon Reports Strong First Half

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

Cardbox Packaging boosts finishing capacity

Cardbox Packaging has expanded its finishing capabilities at its Wolfsberg facility in Austria with the installation of an upgraded MK Duopress Power system from HEIDELBERG and MK Masterwork.
Somic

SOMIC Introduces New Packaging Machine

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.
Macpac Accreditation

Macpac Achieves BRCGS AA+ Accreditation

UK thermoformed packaging manufacturer Macpac has achieved BRCGS AA+ accreditation for packaging materials, reinforcing its commitment to quality, product safety and recyclable packaging for confectionery and other food manufacturers.
Bradman Lake PPMA

Bradman Lake Showcases Packaging Innovations

Bradman Lake, integrated packaging technology, will showcase its well-established carton forming and closing solution at PPMA Show 2026, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 22 to 24 September. Visitors can meet the team at Stand C100, Hall 5, where the company will be demonstrating the HS Double Head Lock Former and IL120 Carton Closer.
Layers

Layers of Success

Features Editor Katie Tracy explores how layered bars, pralines and celebration confectionery are evolving through premiumisation, innovation, texture and gifting…
Tanis Aasted

Tanis and Aasted Reaffirm Long-Term Commitment

Tanis and Aasted reaffirm their long-term strategic partnership and continued commitment to delivering innovative candy bar production solutions to the global confectionery industry.
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