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unPACKed Podcast: 2024 Snack Food Trends Report

Listen as PMMI's Director of Custom Research breaks down its latest Business intelligence report, highlighting evolving machinery in the snack food industry, particularly with sustainability challenges.

October 2, 2024

Confection & Candy

FDA Labeling Changes Could Come at a Cost for Food Processors

Front-of-pack labeling, reduced sodium and sugar levels, and enforced ingredient traceability are on the horizon for food manufacturers. Here’s what processors can expect next.

May 1, 2024

FDA FOP Labeling Examples

Integrity Staffing Solutions Launches F&B Workforce Initiative to Combat Labor Challenges

Integrity Staffing Solutions

New program leverages AI, training programs, and strategic planning to address labor shortages and create a more skilled, resilient workforce for the Food & Beverage Industry.

April 30, 2024

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19th-Century Chocolate Factory Unearthed in Spain

Once a large medieval manor, the building became the site of Clemente Guardia, a chocolatier featured in Barcelona’s 1888 World’s Fair.

February 20, 2024

Several artifacts have been recovered in relation to the chocolate factory, including the lead plates that would have been used to make Clemente Guardia’s chocolate labels.

Mars’ New R&D Hub Will Lead Its Snacking Innovation

The $42 million facility in Chicago is the largest innovation hub among the company’s global snacking R&D sites, and will be instrumental in doubling the Mars Snacking business.

January 29, 2024

Mars Innovation M&Ms

Fruit Stripe Gum Discontinued After Half a Century

The gum and its equally stripey zebra mascot Yipes are out the door after Ferrara Candy makes the ‘difficult decision’ to sunset the colorful, fruity gum after 54 years on the market.

January 11, 2024

Fruit Stripe Gum

Hershey's Faces Class Action Suit Over Reese's Packaging

The legal challenge is spurred by consumers who claim the packaging doesn’t match the product.

January 8, 2024

Reese's Pumpkins

Top 10 Articles of 2023 – No. 10: Bazooka Candy Brands Sold for $700 Million

Join us as we look back at ProFood World’s most popular articles of 2023. News reports figured prominently in our Top 10 this year. That included the sale of Bazooka Candy at No. 10.

December 22, 2023

Mars Paying $661 Million to Buy Hotel Chocolat

The acquisition will increase Mars’ footprint and help support Hotel Chocolat’s ongoing efforts to increase its presence beyond the United Kingdom.

November 20, 2023

Ferrara Announces Planned Acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company

The transaction will add more than 100 flavors of jelly beans and gourmet specialty confections to Ferrara’s expanding portfolio.

October 19, 2023

Jelly Belly Candies And Confections

California Governor Signs Bill Banning 4 Widely Used Food Additives

Assembly Bill 418 prohibits the use of red dye 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil, and propylparaben due to health concerns.

October 9, 2023

Mondelēz Sells Developed-market Gum Business for $1.35 Billion

The transaction with Perfetti Van Melle will advance Mondelēz International’s strategy to increase its focus on a portfolio with chocolate, biscuits, and baked snacks as its core categories.

October 2, 2023

Perfetti Brands

Bazooka Candy Brands Sold for $700 Million

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and Madison Dearborn Partners have sold the company to Apax Partners, a private equity firm.

August 17, 2023

Bazooka Candy Brands

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Heat And Control Ishida Ccw Weigher

Multihead Weigher

The Ishida CCW-AS (Computer Combination Weighing-Advantage Series) multihead weigher improves manufacturing and packaging efficiencies, as well as product quality and safety.

Coating System Has a Shallow Pan That Reduces Processing Times

Bar Forming Equipment Delivers Pressure-less, Precise Formation of Slabs