Mars unveils plan to reduce carbon footprint from dairy sourcing
13 May, 2024Mars has announced a net zero dairy pilot project as part of its US$47m 'Moo'ving Dairy Forward' initaitive to slash its greenhouse gas emissions.
Flexicon PNEUMATI-CON Pharmaceutical Grade Filter Receiver
06 May, 2024Flexicon's PNEUMATI-CON Pharmaceutical Grade Filter Receiver for medium- to high-throughput vacuum and positive-pressure conveying of bulk solid materials features designs to readily change/inspect filter cartridges and sanitise the interior.
Networking and sweet talks: registrations open for ConTech2024
10 April, 2024Registrations are open for ConTech2024, the Ai Group Confectionery Sector's annual event for the Australasian confectionery industry.
Wonderful time of year to be a chocolatier
28 March, 2024Leading up to Easter, Koko Black has increased its production by 25%.
Ferrero Australia tops boxed chocs category at Canstar Blue Award
21 March, 2024Ferrero Australia has won Canstar Blue's 'Most Satisfied Customers' Award in the Boxed Chocolate category.
Marel RevoPortioner Drum Washer
15 March, 2024The Marel RevoPortioner Drum Washer concept provides solid cleaning results while reducing water and energy consumption.
From cacao to confectionery: process optimisation for chocolate purity
19 February, 2024 by KDV FlowAdvanced hygiene solutions and smart technology come together to ensure that each bite of chocolate is pure enjoyment.
The secret ingredient for reduced-sugar chocolate with flavour
14 February, 2024The secret to making chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.
Busting the myth that processed foods can't be healthy
07 February, 2024How can food manufacturers de-bunk the myth that processed food always means unhealthy?
Brabender ViscoQuick and Convimeter II
06 February, 2024Brabender ViscoQuick and Convimeter II are suitable for the snack and confectionery industry.
Licorice sweets maker installs metal detector for quality check
18 December, 2023An Italian sweets manufacturer wanted to add a metal detector to its existing production system.
Tasting the Success of Operational Excellence: Poppy's Chocolate
15 December, 2023Poppy's Chocolate needed a new scheduling system as it was struggling to keep up with demand with over 300 active SKUs with around 70 high-volume lines.
The taste of sweet success
01 September, 2023When a candy manufacturer in the United States needed a specific machine to manufacture soft-gummy candies they turned to JH Tester for a solution.
Confectionery packaging company increases capacity by 50%
09 August, 2023Kingsway Confectionery has used a flexible packaging solution from TNA to boost production capacity by 50% to meet growing demand for its product.
Preserving the inherent flavour of chocolate
03 July, 2023While roasting cacao beans can change the flavour profile to be more 'chocolatey', it may hide some of the more subtle fruity flavours from the raw cacao.