Inver Grove Heights, MN — Somic Packaging, Inc. will introduce a new machine platform and two digital solutions to the North American market during Pack Expo International 2026, October 18 to 21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The end-of-line packaging…
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Schubert To Showcase Packaging Automation At Pack Expo
Charlotte, NC — Schubert North America will showcase packaging automation technologies, including its Lightline Case Packer and TLM packaging systems, during Pack Expo, October 18 to 21 in Chicago. The company will demonstrate its Lightline Case Packer, an end-of-line system…
Syntegon Highlights ‘Factory of the Future’ Technologies Ahead of Pack Expo
Stuttgart, Germany/Chicago — Syntegon is preparing to showcase new packaging technologies and lifecycle services at Pack Expo International 2026, where the company will focus on helping food manufacturers address production challenges such as labor shortages, rising costs, increasing regulatory requirements,…
Schubert NA Plans Expanded Charlotte Headquarters
Charlotte, NC — Schubert North America is expanding its presence in the U.S. with a new 45,000-square-foot headquarters in Charlotte, NC, which the company says will strengthen customer support, increase manufacturing capabilities, and accommodate future growth across the U.S and…
MANE Expands Partnership With Arzeda For Reb M Sweetener Technology
Seattle — MANE has acquired an exclusive global license to produce and commercialize Arzeda’s ViaLeaf Reb M technology, expanding the companies’ partnership to create an integrated value chain for sugar-reduction solutions. The agreement allows MANE to oversee production and commercialization…
WDS America To Bring Scalable Confectionery Technology To Pack Expo
Lenexa, KS — WDS America Inc. is showcasing scalable manufacturing systems and production technologies at Pack Expo 2026 in October. The North American arm of German equipment manufacturer Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen, notes its operational model prioritizes analyzing individual product…
Cabrellon Srl Expands Chocolate Mold Portfolio With Eastman Tritan Renew
Kingsport, TN — Cabrellon Srl expands its industrial chocolate mould portfolio with BPA-free Eastman Tritan Renew copolyester, which adds 25 percent certified recycled content to the moulds. The Italian manufacturer marks its 60th anniversary with the launch, continuing its use…
Suppliers Weigh In On AI’s Increasing Role In Manufacturing
Las Vegas Convention Center — Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to competitive necessity across the confectionery and snacking industries. Candy & Snack TODAY spoke with suppliers at the recent Supplier Showcase to gauge how AI affected their processes….
Natural Colors, Labor Shortages Among Challenges Industry Suppliers Identify
Supplier Showcase — Shifting consumer expectations and market uncertainty combined with operational demands are creating intense pressure for candy and snack manufacturers. Suppliers across the value chain told Candy & Snack TODAY at the recent Sweets & Snacks Expo that…
AAK Introduces Plant-Based CBE Solution
Aarhus (Denmark) / Zaandijk (Netherlands) — AAK is introducing ILLEXAO EN 10, a cocoa butter equivalent (CBE) designed for enrobed confectionery applications. The company says the plant-based ingredient was developed to improve processing efficiency and formulation flexibility as manufacturers increase…
Recycled Plastic Containers Earned Billie-Ann Plastics 2026 Ruby Award
Supplier Showcase — The 2026 NCA Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation honors a “clear” winner: the RPET Clear Cylinder with a Snap Lid from Billie-Ann Plastics Packaging Corp. The containers are made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. The award was…
Functional Ingredients Are Changing Candy & Snacks, Suppliers Report
Washington — From protein-packed chips to fiber-fortified gummies, brands are racing to deliver added benefits to candy and snack products traditionally considered indulgent. But as suppliers explain, incorporating these ingredients is far from straightforward. Achieving the right balance of taste,…
Dow, RDM Group Collaborate On Fiber-Based Packaging Made With Recycled Fibers And Plastic
Horgen, Switzerland — Dow materials science company, and RDM Group, a producer of recycled cartonboard, are launching Multiboard CirculaRR, a solution that the companies say advances circularity in food barrier packaging. The product is suitable for food-contact applications. Multiboard CirculaRR…
