Improving usability with the tna robag former & unload assist

January 22, 2020

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Across the packaging and processing industry, we continually look for ways to make operations simpler and more time efficient. Greater flexibility of products, that enhance performance and lend themselves to seamless operations are the most sought-after options by customers. Here is where product ergonomics can play a pivotal role, not just in enhancing performance but...
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by Abed Gheneim

From health appeal to bold flavours, how gummies are being reinvented

January 8, 2020

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Gummy candy has been a consumer favourite for decades and the market continues to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 4% between 2018 and 2022.1 However, to maintain the momentum of growth in the industry as consumers’ needs and demands evolve, producers must innovate their product offering to retain or gain market share....
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Driving sustainable growth with innovative packaging technology

December 11, 2019

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With topics such as climate change owning the headlines worldwide, sustainability is unlikely to be crossed off the agenda any time soon. Promoting sustainable food production, including packaging, has therefore become a top priority for manufacturers. Here, we put the spotlight on packaging and discuss how the latest vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) technology...
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Savoury snack trends: Find out what‘s coming up in 2019 and beyond

January 10, 2019

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It’s a new year, which mean it’s the perfect time to have a look at what’s coming up in the global savoury snack food category. Last year, consumers wanted their snacks to be healthy, clean and served in small single-serve bags, so what can we expect from 2019? We’ve had a look at GlobalData’s prediction...
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Make no mistake! Top tips to prevent coding errors

December 19, 2018

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We’re all living in an increasingly fast-paced environment. Today’s snack food manufacturing lines are producing more products, in more formats and at faster speeds than ever before, adding extra pressure on date coding requirements. Nevertheless, getting product codes right is crucial to any food manufacturer as it not only helps improve supply chain efficiency, traceability...
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More than just a date: the latest date coding technology for snacks

December 10, 2018

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The global snack food market is growing at an incredible pace. According to market researchers GlobalData, the savoury snacks sector was valued at US$105.7 billion in 2017 and is forecast to record a CAGR of 6.1% during 2017–2022 to reach US$142 billion by 2022. Flexible packaging is still the most commonly used package material in...
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Four innovative frying solutions to help meet the new EU regulation on acrylamide

August 14, 2018

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We all love a bag of chips. And while there are more and more baked varieties available, nothing beats a thinly sliced, crispy piece of fried potato! However, with the EU’s new regulation on the reduction of acrylamide now in force, manufacturers are under increased pressure to reduce the effects of the Maillard reaction that...
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Sugar no more – how gummies are reinventing themselves

July 23, 2018

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It’s no secret that consumers across the world have become increasingly concerned about the food they consume. In particular, sugar confectionery has been affected by the growing health consciousness and new labelling restrictions. As calls for new sugar limitation guidelines and cleaner/clearer labels are getting louder, the $55.5 billion sugar confectionery sector is feeling the...
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What’s new in nuts? Top trends driving sales

May 17, 2018

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Nuts are thriving in the snack food category. With a global market value of US$15.8bn they are the third biggest market segment in terms of value in the snacks category, right after processed snacks (US$38bn) and potato chips (US$26.7bn).[1] Their success and immense growth show no signs of stopping; with health, convenience and taste key...
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The world is sweet: key trends in confectionery

January 17, 2018

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The global confectionery industry is going strong. Although the shift towards ‘better-for-you’ products and clean labels has increased the pressure on manufacturers to reformulate, consumer demand for sweet snacks shows no signs of slowing down. Characterised by a high level of innovation and driven by a desire for comfort and indulgence, the global confectionery market...
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