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Capol opens production line for confectionery finishing products
German-based manufacturer of surface treatment products for the confectionery industry, Capol, has opened a new production line at its site in St Hubert, Canada.
The newly created production line in Saint Hubert marks the second production site for Capol confectionery surface treatment products, adding to the facilities at headquarters in Elmshorn, Germany. With the production capacities
created, the company is further expanding its global presence and strengthening customer supply in the North American market. The Capol Inc. site in Saint
Hubert, Canada, has been part of the Capol group since the acquisition of Colarôme Inc. in 2017. So far, local production
facilities were primarily dedicated to the manufacturing of natural color pigments in a patented process. In the future, anti-sticking agents, glazing and sealing agents will be produced there as well. Christian Hauk, Chief Executive
Officer, Capol GmbH, said: “Offering our customers an even further improved service is important to us. The additional production facilities in Canada will help us to react even more quickly and more flexibly to our North American customers’ needs.”
Capol customers will also soon benefit from enhanced supply chain security due to the two separately operating production sites.
In terms of sustainability, the establishment of the second production line will provide further significant long-term advantages. Alongside efficiency gains through using modern, energy-efficient technologies, additional positive effects are expected particularly by making major parts of the transatlantic product transport redundant.
McVitie’s Victoria packaging more sustainable
Global snacking company pladis is improving its sustainability credentials by rewrapping its classic McVitie’s Victoria selection – just in time for Christmas.
The repackaged version of the Christmas biscuit assortment will include a downsized card outer – helping to save 129 tonnes worth of card every year – and an updated cloudy plastic, fully recyclable tray. By swapping the traditional black tray for a recyclable alternative, pladis will help save 60.5 tonnes of plastic from landfill annually. “Shoppers are increasingly concerned about how their food choices impact the planet and as Britain’s Biggest Biscuit Brand, we recognise that we have a crucial role to play in making sustainable options widely available,” says Jonathan Bull, Head of McVitie’s Commercial & Seasonal Brands at pladis UK&I.
“While many of our products
are already recyclable through our partnership with TerraCycle, we’re continually taking steps to improve our credentials, this time with our most popular festive collection, McVitie’s Victoria. Jonathan added: “The good news is that in addition to reducing packaging for McVitie’s Victoria, we’ve actually increased the number of biscuits in our 550g box – and we’ve added a ‘Less Packaging More Biscuits’ flash onto our now-600g pack. “This will help to reassure shoppers that a reduction in packaging doesn’t need to mean fewer treats and ensure retailers can take advantage of the £161 million incremental sales opportunity Christmas presents.”
06 Kennedy’s Confection November 2020
KennedysConfection.com
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