Technology

Gas station customers aren’t paying for candy with their phones — yet

New survey reveals that only 7 percent prefer to pay with a mobile app, but of those who do, 83 percent are satisfied with their experience.

Crystal Lindell

April 16, 2019

Only 7 percent of survey respondents said they prefer to pay with a mobile app at a gas station or a c-store — that’s according to an online survey by YouGov and ACI Worldwide, provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions.

Disruption 101: How to make brands stand out

Euromonitor white paper outlines strategies for rethinking markets and offering revolutionary products, services.

Alyse Thompson

April 3, 2019

According to a new white paper from Euromonitor, there are ways to move beyond innovation and into disruption, creating opportunities that didn’t exist before.

Case study: CIRCOR Valves helps chocolate maker save thousands by addressing overheating issue

Chocolate company was losing $40-$160K per chocolate batch.

Jason Carpenter

March 28, 2019

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CIRCOR Industrial Valves Americas has helped a Midwest industrial chocolate manufacturer with an overheating issue, saving the company thousands of dollars per chocolate batch.

tna appoints Matthew Walters to lead African operations

Company’s African operations based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

March 28, 2019

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tna has appointed Matthew Walters as branch manager of its African operations, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

We need to reduce packaging — now

Whale found with more than 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach highlights urgency.

Crystal Lindell

March 27, 2019

Editor Crystal Lindell is hopeful the confectionery industry will respond with the creativity and ingenuity she knows it possesses when it comes to reducing packaging — because if it doesn’t, we all pay the price.

Bosch offering affordable automation with refurbished diefold wrapping machines

Secondhand Sigpack DSN machines ideal for small startups, contract manufacturers.

March 21, 2019

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Automation is a hurdle for small businesses, as it usually involves a large investment. Markus Weishaar, head of Sigpack DSN at Bosch Packaging Technology, spoke about affordable alternatives.

2019 flavor trends: Violets, jackfruit and pink peppercorns

Flavor houses cite exotic plants, spices and fruits as upcoming trends.

Crystal Lindell

March 15, 2019

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Expect to see chocolates and candies made with notes of violet, maqui berry or saffron soon.

Schokinag invests in white chocolate, chip making lines

German company has invested €10 million since 2016

March 5, 2019

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Schokinag has installed a new chip production line with a capacity of 3 tonnes per hour. The Mannheim, Germany-based company has also installed a white chocolate production line that’s set to begin regular operation this month.

tna names sales exec Jonathan Rankin as ceo

Rankin originally served tna from 1993 to 2003.

March 5, 2019

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Rankin will lead tna’s day-to-day operations while focusing on the implementation of new processes that will take tna’s operational efficiencies and growth to the next level.

Kimmie Candy installs lentil-forming line

Equipment dedicated for making nutritionally-enhanced centers.

March 5, 2019

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Kimmie Candy has added a chocolate lentil-forming line to its factory in Reno, Nevada. Installed late last year, the line required an investment of more than $120,000.