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PMCA to host fall seminar on cannabis products

Organization voted in 2018 to accept applications from companies that make cannabis-infused products.

Alyse Thompson

April 22, 2019

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The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) is planning a fall 2019 seminar on challenges with incorporating cannabis into confectionery and snack products.

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.

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.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promotes five team members

Promoted employees serve company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

March 4, 2019

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Bell Flavors & Fragrances has promoted several team members at the company’s headquarters in Northbrook, Ill.

Mount Franklin Foods to open gummy plant in Mexico

220,000-sq.-ft. facility to become operational in May 2020, bring 450 jobs.

February 11, 2019

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Mount Franklin Foods, a leading manufacturer of branded, contract and private label confectionery, nuts, snacks and foodservice products, has begun construction on a 22,000-sq.-ft., state-of-the art manufacturing facility in San Jeronimo, Mexico.

Robots bring flexibilty, speed to confectionery industry

Robotics help meet demand for delicate product types, shifting consumer base.

Bryan Griffen

January 24, 2019

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Robots and collaborative robots can precisely pick, sort, place, pack and palletize products like chocolates at high speeds, allowing confectionery brands to evolve their practices to meet demand without sacrificing efficiency.

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ProSweets to highlight industry 4.0

ProSweets runs in conjunction with ISM from Jan. 27-30.

January 23, 2019

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This year’s ProSweets event will connect the future of machines.

April 2019

Explore the Kids Choice Awards winners, our top picks from ECRM, and the success story of the Smarties brand. In addition, check out several new candy and snacks products and a focus on popcorn in the snacks industry.

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PMCA to host fall seminar on cannabis products

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

2019 flavor trends: Violets, jackfruit and pink peppercorns

Schokinag invests in white chocolate, chip making lines

tna names sales exec Jonathan Rankin as ceo

Kimmie Candy installs lentil-forming line

Bell Flavors & Fragrances promotes five team members

Mount Franklin Foods to open gummy plant in Mexico

Robots bring flexibilty, speed to confectionery industry

ProSweets to highlight industry 4.0

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