In order to boost new product development and stay ahead of trends, gum bases are constantly improving and, therefore, advancing the success of gum brands.

As one of the world’s largest cocoa and chocolate manufacturers, ADM markets its products under a variety of well-know brands - Ambrosia, De Zaan and Merckens - all of which are familiar to a host of manufacturers in the candy, baked goods, cereals, dairy products, snacks and beverage industries.

The jointly held PACK EXPO/PROCESS EXPO shows being held in Las Vegas, Oct. 5-7, provide confectionery attendees with winning options for processing and packaging solutions that double-down cost savings. The following provides readers an overview of those options from suppliers at this and previous PACK EXPO/PROCESS EXPO shows.

As the global economy begins its gradual recovery, this year's exhibition promises plenty of innovative solutions designed to take advantage of the rebound. 

The following executives are all cognizant of the value innovative ideas bring to their companies, to their customers and to the confectionery industry in general.

In response to increased label reading by consumers, as well as a demand for “better-for-you” treats, manufacturers are looking for more natural solutions.

In response to increased label reading by consumers, as well as a demand for “better-for-you” treats, manufacturers are looking for more natural solutions.

The global economic crisis, while causing concern about business activity this year, cannot rattle the world’s leading suppliers of confectionery processing equipment and ingredients. Many view this as an opportunity to reinvest into their research and development efforts as they await the segment’s rebound.

During this year’s 11th annual European Suppliers Roundtable, representatives from the leading equipment and ingredient suppliers to the global confectionery marketplace wrestled with a host of questions dealing with the economic downturn.

The global economic crisis, while causing concern about business activity this year, cannot rattle the world’s leading suppliers of confectionery processing equipment and ingredients. Many view this as an opportunity to reinvest into their research and development efforts as they await the segment’s rebound.