Posts Tagged ‘technology’
Cargill guides the industry towards success
International Confectionery speaks with Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate President, Harold Poelma, discussing transparency, the impact of COVID and technological innovation in the cocoa sector. In 1865, William Wallace Cargill became the owner of a single grain warehouse in Conover, Iowa. Today, the company he founded is now one of the largest privately held enterprises…
Read MoreCama addresses business continuity with new virtual testing solution
Cama Group addresses pandemic concerns and helps maintain business continuity, by bolstering digital manufacturing services with new Live FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) programme. Thanks to its deployment of advanced contemporary automation solutions, Industry 4.0 concepts and comprehensive on- and off-machine connectivity, Cama is now able to virtualise every step of a project: from initial design…
Read MoreDAFZA to share expertise on evolving international F&B market
The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority will attend the Gulfood Exhibition 2017, where they will emphasize their up-to-date industry knowledge In effort to meet the current and emerging needs of the regional and global food and beverage (F&B) sectors, the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) has announced its participation at Gulfood Exhibition 2017. Taking place from…
Read MoreMaintaining a smooth and effective bar line for seamless results
Bosch Project Manager, Josua Schwab explains how to maximise equipment in bar production, using thorough cleaning and an intelligent feeding system Chocolate products are a real winner with consumers in the U.S., accounting for around a third of all confectionery sales on average per-year. There is, however, increasing demand among consumers for a healthier option:…
Read MoreDodging the need for lowering the bar: Bosch on snacks
Peter Dreßler, head of sales for bar production at Bosch Packaging Technology, shares his thoughts on bar production What trends are you seeing in terms of bar production? I believe three factors have an impact on bar production. First, there is the trend for eating ‘on the go’. Pace of life is becoming ever faster,…
Read MoreIshida weigher increases efficiencies by 10% at leading Italian manufacturer
Leading confectionery producer Cloetta’s sees significant boost in speed and accuracy The installation of an Ishida multihead weigher at leading confectionery manufacturer Cloetta’s in San Pietro in Casale, Italy has increased production efficiency by over 10%, which compared to the company’s previous packing operations, equates to an additional 250Kg of product packed every shift. The…
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