Engineering the Next Masterpiece in Confectionery Innovation

January 13, 2026

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By Luca Menassi, General Manager – Asia For today’s confectionery manufacturers, crafting a confectionery masterpiece means blending precise innovative production technology with bold creativity. Manufacturers are reimagining jellies, gummies, marshmallows and liquorice through advanced processing systems that deliver consistent quality while enabling rapid innovation. From high-efficiency cooking and continuous depositing lines to smart, data-driven quality...
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Feeding the future of snacking from end to end

December 1, 2025

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Five trends reshaping the sector By Twan van den Berg, Group Solution Specialist Manager – Processing, TNA Solutions The snack aisle is evolving. What was once dominated by indulgence is now defined by innovation and a growing demand for products that not only taste good, but also do good. The majority of consumers today want...
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How agile aftermarket support is driving resilience in food manufacturing

October 21, 2025

5 mins read

By Raj Singh, Group Aftermarket Manager For years, manufacturers treated aftermarket support like a spare tyre – something to reach for only in case of emergencies. As long as it was there, it was seldom given much thought until the moment things ground to a halt. But that old mentality is getting left behind and...
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Taking gummy worms from squirm to SKU

July 14, 2025

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On July 15th every year, confectionery manufacturers, children and those young at heart across the United States celebrate National Gummi Worm Day. It’s a light-hearted occasion, but one that reflects a serious commercial opportunity far beyond the shores of the United States. Here, Morli Shah, Group Solution Specialist – Confectionery, TNA Solutions, explores why the...
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Engineering better food safety

June 5, 2025

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By Steve Burgess, General Manager – Europe & Africa June 7 marks World Food Safety Day, a moment of reflection and responsibility for every organisation involved in putting food on tables across the globe. This year’s theme, “Food safety: science in action,” offers a timely reminder that safety isn’t a matter of final checks or...
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the timeless appeal of potatoes — and why innovation matters more than ever

May 25, 2025

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By Twan van den Berg, Group Solution Specialist Manager – Processing, TNA Solutions Few food items enjoy the popularity or widespread importance of the potato. It’s long been a cornerstone of global cuisine, celebrated for its versatility, accessibility, and nutritional value. Its cultural and dietary significance is so striking that the Food and Agriculture Organization...
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Four macro trends impacting food manufacturing today: Are you prepared?

January 15, 2025

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8 mins read

By Thiago Roriz, Chief Operations Officer, TNA Solutions In today’s volatile economic and geopolitical landscape, staying ahead of market trends is essential for food manufacturers. As we step into 2025, the start of the year shaped by geopolitical crises, cost-of-living pressures, supply chain disruptions, and political shifts, several trends are poised to define the future...
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The three dimensions of Industry 5.0 transforming food production today

December 12, 2024

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By Natasha Avelange, Global Extended Reality Manager, TNA Solutions TNA Solutions has long been at the forefront of technological innovation within the food industry. Since our inception, we have pioneered advancements that redefine the market. It all began in the 1980s with the development of the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging...
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A virtual view of your food plant’s future

December 2, 2024

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3 mins read

How extended reality technology is driving food manufacturers into Industry 5.0 Author: Natasha Avelange, Global Extended Reality Manager, TNA Solutions Productivity, throughput and uptime are crucial for food manufacturers. With increasing market demands impacting processing speeds and economic pressures squeezing profit margins, maintaining swift and efficient production is invaluable. Natasha Avelange, Global Extended Reality Manager...
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Webinar Wisdom: Modern challenges in food manufacturing

April 17, 2024

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with Eric Geling, chief sales officer, and Simon Hill, group product information manager, TNA solutions In a recent webinar hosted by Packaging Europe and featuring our own Eric Geling and Simon Hill, challenges in the food processing and packaging industry were discussed with an audience of industry professionals. One of the major points covered was...
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