Candy Industry Equipment

Tablet conveying system aims to help minimize chips, dust

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:39:00 -0400

The equipment from Volkmann USA features a proprietary design that aims to gently transfers candies to safeguard against chipping, splitting, and cracking.

PureCycle, Innovia Films partner to produce BOPP film

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:09:00 -0400

The format's opacity, light weight, and printability make it a suitable material for many food-contact applications, including candy wrappers.

Theegarten-Pactec expands its executive team

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -0400

The new hire's arrival comes ahead of the retirement of long-standing Managing Director Dr. Egbert Röhm, scheduled for the end of 2028.

NCA reveals Ruby Award for Supplier Innovation winner

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:45:00 -0400

The honor recognizes an NCA supplier member company that has developed an innovation in the past year that improves the ability of confectioners to manufacture, distribute, market, and/or sell chocolate and candy.

Casa Chocolates keeps product labeling in-house

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Casa Chocolates, wholesaler of small-batch, handmade, bean-to-bar fine chocolates, upgraded its labeling and packaging equipment to rethink how it introduces new products.

Bühler launches innovations, upgrade to its food portfolio

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:40:00 -0400

The snack, bakery, and confectionery equipment company will showcase new and improved solutions at Interpack.

AFC releases new Spiralfeeder model

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:48:00 -0400

The equipment can be used to transfer flour, sugar, chocolate chips, and other ingredients from the hopper at floor level up and into a mixer.

The confectionery industry changes year by year: Interpack

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Consumer demand is changing from sweet treats to products with added health benefits.

Just Born uses PACK EXPO to adapt and thrive

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The conference offers solutions to candy producers ranging from robotics and automation to sustainability-led materials and containers.

Coesia to transfer assets of two equipment companies

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:36:00 -0500

People, technologies, intellectual properties right, and trademarks are included in the deal.

Case study: How Pez keeps production rolling

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500

Looking to reduce downtime caused by cleaning, maintenance, and start-up, as well as improve print consistency across its lines, the confectioner turned to Leibinger for a more reliable solution.

Pac Machinery opens West Coast distribution center

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:38:00 -0500

The expansion will allow the company to better serve West Coast customers with faster deliveries, reduced shipping costs on select items, and materials for automatic bagging equipment.

Stampac GmbH to partner with DMS

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Under this agreement, the consulting and equipment rep firm will represent Stampac GmbH across the U.S. and Canada.

Pac Machinery expands eco-friendly packaging options

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:20:00 -0500

ReviveWrap aims to deliver strong, retail-ready packages for nearly any product on virtually any shrink equipment, the company notes.

Pac Machinery to showcase equipment at PACK EXPO East

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:35:00 -0500

This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, consistency, and packaging excellence, it says.

Sustainable packaging can innovate confections: Somic

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:45:00 -0500

Smaller, individually wrapped portion control packaging has become more common in confectionery, the company's CEO says.

Podcast: Somic Packaging on innovation

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:45:00 -0500

The company's new case packer uses a standard case-forming unit combined with a customizable infeed system to handle diverse formats, from vertical display pouches to high-density, flat-packed cases.

TNA Solutions to highlight capabilities at ProSweets 2026

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:18:00 -0500

On display will be the company’s flagship tna robag 3e, featuring customizable scales to handle sticky products like licorice, gummies, and long-format candies.

Ross debuts its largest Double Planetary Mixer yet

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:43:00 -0500

The mixer is capable of mixing up to 750 gallons per batch, and is engineered with safety features for a Class I, Division 1, Group D hazardous environment.

Advanced coatings anchor Hershey's U.S. chocolate plant

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Chocolate production involves heavy forklift traffic, frequent hot-water washdowns, and regular exposure to harsh cleaning agents.

Sunala launches equipment for tamper-proofing

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:50:00 -0400

The latest version of the machine features a simple conversion to apply edge seals on A-frame cartons and thinner packs.

Manufacturers find sweet success in candy packaging

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400

With so many different options to package candy, choosing the right system for a particular product can be a bit of a gamble.

Sweet Candy Co. finds the sweet spot with case packing

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400

When growing customer demand for flexible pack formats and shelf-ready packaging began to stretch its existing end-of-line operations, the Sweet Candy team knew who to contact.

Egan Food Technologies to offer enrobers for confectionery

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:30:00 -0400

The new candy equipment is available in standard widths from 600 mm to 1600 mm for enrobing and bottoming with chocolate, compound, and caramel.

HRS develops chocolate tempering solution

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:25:00 -0400

Without strict temperature control, crystals formed are of different sizes and the resulting chocolate will "bloom," having a matte appearance and waxy texture.

Mascot Inc. taps new VP of sales

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0400

The president and CEO of Mascot, Kenny Tarver, has decided to add Swenson to their team to help build the company and its brand.

MG America introduces modular tray forming and loading machine

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The company’s GTF60 Flexi provides modularity and versatility in a compact, balcony-style design while still producing up to 240 cartons/trays per minute.

Dorner releases compact curve conveyor

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:55:00 -0400

The product can be used for many applications, including but not limited to confectionary, packaged goods, and food handling.

Ross debuts ribbon blender for sensitive applications

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Ross Mixers offers its purpose-built PFA-coated Ribbon Blender, engineered to meet the needs of sensitive and challenging applications where stainless steel or carbon steel may not be suitable.

Makat hands over laboratory depositor to ZDS

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:20:00 -0500

The machine features precise product depositing, is suitable for both starch and starchless depositing, and includes an interchangeable pump system for flexibility.