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Exports slow as Brexit confusion continues
While it was encouraging to see the latest figures from the Food and Drink Federation reveal that confectionery, and in particular chocolate, remained the UK’s second largest sector export, the results revealed British trade had slowed notably.
Healthier confectionery
One of the core features for our next edition is set to focus on healthier ranges of confectionery hitting shelves around the world.
Industry remains in the dark as final Brexit date draws near
Another week, and major drama unfolds with the Brexit process that has become an increasingly unpredictable global spectacle.
Making environmental headway
The design and development of packaging systems and associated end product materials have undergone a considerable series of improvements in recent years.
Rainforest Alliance merger with UTZ marks first anniversary
Nearly a year on from merging with UTZ, the Rainforest Alliance is devising a new certification programme, as part of intensifying its efforts to prevent deforestation and assist farming communities.
Fairtrade Fortnight aims for living wage for Ivory Coast farmers
Fairtrade Fortnight began in the UK this week, and its commendable work has an especially potent message this year. Its core aim for 2019 centres on calling on assistance for women cocoa farmers in West Africa, specifically Ivory Coast, the vast majority of whom are working in below poverty line conditions. Though this may not […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Prospect of ‘no deal’ Brexit draws renewed concern from industry
With just over a month to go until the UK is set to leave the EU, we are incredibly still no further from knowing when, if at all, Brexit will finally be delivered.
A year of promise despite trading challenges
As was demonstrated at ProSweets and ISM last month, there have been some significant finished product launches, as well as equipment within the packaging and wrapping segments of the confectionery market.
ISM and ProSweets deliver once again
Preparing for ProSweets and ISM events typically involves a considerable amount of planning and logistics – but this year proved once again it was well worth the effort.
Product launches prove icing on the cake for ISM and ProSweets
The past week has been a particularly special one in covering events at ISM and ProSweets in Cologne.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Catch you in Cologne for ISM and ProSweets
Within the next few days, the biggest names in the global confectionery sector will descend on Cologne in Germany for ISM and ProSweets
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Historic Brexit vote leaves businesses with uncertainty
As TV political pundit Robert Peston put it before the UK’s historic parliamentary vote on Brexit last night, ‘we are living through history now’.
Global confectionery sector growth predicted
As we move into 2019, there’s plenty to reflect upon after another exceptionally eventful twelve months within the confectionery sector.
Reflecting on a desert confectionery highlight of the year
Confectionery Production editorial board member Andy Baxendale recently visited Saudi Arabia, where he helped launch the country’s first ever range of British fudge. Here is his account of his experiences as a Middle Eastern sweet pioneer.