German manufacturing giant Bosch stated that it will showcase its new machine for producing and packaging granola bars at PACK EXPO 2017 to be held in Las Vegas in September this year. The new system can produce and package granola bars ...
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Easter is now just around the corner. For readers still looking to purchase chocolate and confectionery Australian Food News has compiled the following amongst the 2016 Easter offerings. Bunnies out, Bilbies in this Easter Australian ...
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Sweet snacks are popular around the world as on-the-go treats or as small gifts. From chocolate and cereal bars, through to bite-sized pastries or baked goods, the treats are most often packed in convenient formats. One of the most ...
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Melbourne-based confectionery company Betta Foods has entered into administration, in an attempt to save the business by selling it. Established in 1954, Betta Foods produces liquorice and marshmallow products under the Capricorn and ...
Australia’s oldest chocolate business, the iconic Ernest Hillier has been placed into voluntary administration, and a meeting with creditors will take place on Tuesday 20 January 2014. Hillier’s administrator, Bruno Secatore ...
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Earlier in December 2014, Australian Food News reported that food manufacturing was one of four manufacturing sub-sectors to expand in November 2014, according to the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index ...
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The Ferrero Group, one of the market leaders of the confectionery industry, has continued to strengthen its presence in the hazelnut market by acquiring hazelnut producer Oltam Group. Oltan Group, based in Trabzon in Turkey, is a ...
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UAE-based private investor Abraaj Group has bought a stake in Moroccan confectionery manufacturer Kool Food for an undisclosed sum. Established in 2010, Kool Food specializes in chocolate confections, powder drinks as well as other ...
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Glisten, an independent confectionery manufacturer in the UK, has confirmed plans to shut its Glisten sweet factory in Skegness, Lincolnshire, putting more than 80 jobs at risk. The move comes after an extensive consultation with local ...
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Haribo, a Germany-based confectionery manufacturer, is constructing a new £92m production facility in Castleford, England, a move which will create 286 jobs. The 30,700m2 plant will compliment Haribo's existing facility in ...
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Confectionery manufacturer R Crawford has launched Vimto Fizzy Lollipops with individual bar coded sticks in new drawer boxes designed by the UK-based Belmont Packaging. Belmont managing director Sean Moloney said the company created a ...
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Austrian confectionery manufacturer Manner has teamed up with Greiner Packaging International for new packaging for its Casali Coconuts snacks. The new contour-shaped cup performs better with its handling benefits. The material is ...
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Confectionery manufacturer Thorntons plans to close a further 40 stores in this financial year, as it continues to focus on “significant growth” in multiple-channel sales via supermarkets and Thorntons Direct online. ...
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A family owned confectionery manufacturer is creating 26 new jobs in Cornwall to meet increased demand for its own-label chocolate and fudge products. Copperpot fudge is exported to the Middle East, the Far East, Canada and Australia ...
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Finnish food group Raisio has added to its confectionery stable with the acquisition of Czech group Candy Plus. Raisio said the EUR20.5m deal would "complement" its UK confectionery operations, which the Fox's mint brand. The company ...
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