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SPX FLOW's Role in Confectionery Production

As we approach National Candy Day, fans of sweets across the nation celebrate the craftsmanship behind their favorite confections. SPX FLOW, Inc., a leading provider of process technology solutions, plays a pivotal role in this industry, enabling confectioners worldwide to create delicious products through efficient and innovative technologies.

Bridging Ingredients to Treats

From juice to gummy bears, the journey from raw ingredients to the final candy product involves sophisticated engineering and automation. SPX FLOW's expertise ensures that each candy is crafted with precision. The company's equipment contributes to various candy-making processes, addressing critical needs such as consistency, quality, and efficiency.

Melissa Buscher, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at SPX FLOW, emphasizes the company's commitment to making enjoyable products for consumers. “What better time to celebrate than on National Candy Day, which recognizes how our technologies create unforgettable moments filled with sweetness for people of all ages.”

Technologies in Action

Hard Candies

SPX FLOW's dosing pumps meticulously measure and dispense flavor and color to ensure every hard candy, from lollipops to cough drops, tastes just right. The precision in this process is crucial for standardizing flavors that customers expect from their favorite brands.

Gummy Bears

The creation of gummy bears involves blending fruity flavors into a perfect chewy texture. Utilizing technologies from partners like Lightnin, Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, and Stelzer, SPX FLOW enhances the mixing process to deliver the delightful chewiness that fans adore.

Chocolate Treats

Similarly, SPX FLOW's APV pumps are designed to produce the ultra-smooth fillings that give chocolate bars their signature melt-in-your-mouth experience. This meticulous pump design ensures that even the richest chocolates maintain their luxurious texture.

Licorice

For those who savor the taste of licorice, SPX FLOW employs scraped-surface heat exchangers that rapidly heat and cool licorice slurries, creating the soft, stretchy texture that makes licorice such a beloved treat.

Comprehensive Solutions

SPX FLOW's capabilities span a wide range of applications, including mixing, pumping, heating, cooling, and texturizing processes, which collectively shape some of the world's most famous candies. Their approach bridges the gap between precise manufacturing processes and the indulgent experiences that candy lovers seek.

As consumers enjoy their favorite candies this National Candy Day, they can appreciate the role of technology in their creation. SPX FLOW invites everyone to explore how it enhances the world of confectionery through its virtual cityscape, "Solution City," available at SPX FLOW Solutions.

About SPX FLOW

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., SPX FLOW, Inc. is dedicated to improving the world with innovative and sustainable solutions. The company specializes in process technologies that aid various sectors such as nutrition, health, and industrial markets. Its operations span more than 25 countries, with sales in over 140 countries, highlighting its global reach and impact. To learn more about SPX FLOW, please visit spxflow.com.