Blogs
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.
Keep calm and eat Christmas panettone
With less than a week to go before Christmas, you might imagine the confectionery industry would begin to wind down as we move towards a well-earned festive break.
Countdown begins for Cologne industry showcases
With just six weeks to go, 2019’s ISM and ProSweets events are shaping up to be rather special in Cologne, Germany.
Christmas confectionery marketing goes into overdrive
With deadlines looming for our festive edition of the magazine, this will be a relatively short, but hopefully sweet update from myself this week.
Creating healthier options to meet market demand remains a key focus
As we have reported over the past couple of months, there have been a number of studies underlining how much consumers value having healthier choice options, including within confectionery and bakery markets.
Roundtable standards agreement on palm oil offers a major milestone
The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil’s decision last week in Malaysia to adopt enhanced environmental standards for its global framework of operating was of key importance.
Will the warnings of the UK’s food sector be heeded over Brexit?
This week is regarded as a highly important one surrounding the prospects of the seemingly all-consuming issue of Brexit and the UK’s relations with the EU.
Technology and creativity at the heart of Gulfood Manufacturing
While Gulfood Manufacturing in Dubai has been devised to showcase technology and concepts across the complete food sector, this year’s event has underlined that confectionery and bakery are definitely among its key elements.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Halloween confectionery revival marked by higher consumer spending
With Halloween upon us, it seems here in the UK we are increasingly embracing the spooky spirit of festivities that have made it an especially notable celebration in the US.