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Virtual reality brings an added perspective for business continuity
Evaluating the full global impact of the present coronavirus outbreak will take some considerable period to fully establish, as it continues to affect every aspect of our lives over the coming weeks, and probably months ahead.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Giving back in challenging times can make a real difference
Giving back in times of need is a commendable outlook and amid this global pandemic of coronavirus, it has been heartening to see some key examples of people doing something for their communities.
Decline in cocoa prices raises concerns over farmers’ future within the sector
Amid the all-consuming maelstrom that is the coronavirus pandemic, there are numerous other world events that have simply been parked or placed to one side amid the immediate health crisis.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Facing up to challenging times amid the rise of coronavirus
If you turn on the TV, radio, or scan your computer screen or smartphone, there seems to literally, and all too understandably, be just one news story in town at present – the continuing rise of coronavirus around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack’s postponement leaves packed event schedule for 2021
Just after we went to press with our present edition, we received news that this year’s Interpack would in fact be delayed until next February due to coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Preparations for Interpack continue despite emergence of coronavirus
With magazine deadlines looming, this will be a short missive from myself this week, but it’s on a very significant issue.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco’s call for due diligence will maintain the spotlight on sustainability
With sustainability remaining uppermost on the agenda for many businesses within the confectionery sector, it’s encouraging to see Caobisco’s call for due diligence to ensure delivery of progress on this crucial issue.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
McVities joins the list of sugar reduction challengers
One of the major themes to emerge from ISM in Cologne this month was a sense that consumers, more than ever, are looking for healthier product options.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Chocoa hones in on sustainability
Travelling to Amsterdam for the latest edition of Chocoa, there is a strong sense of anticipation surrounding its key conference element. It is perhaps no surprise that its core theme centres on sector sustainability, which remains perhaps the most pressing of all challenges facing the industry. This is reflected by the calibre of speakers which […]
Mars goes retro with Starburst’s brief return to original Opal Fruits
One of the week’s more intriguing confectionery tales concerns the UK revival of Opal Fruits for the first time in 22 years, albeit for a limited time period only.
ProSweets and ISM hailed a success despite dip in visitor numbers
Having just returned from covering both ProSweets and ISM, there’s plenty to reflect upon across the four days of these major global trade shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Come and meet the team at this year’s ProSweets
This weekend, we will find ourselves once again based in Cologne for ProSweets in Germany, where we return as the only UK confectionery magazine publisher exhibiting at the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Putting sustainability at the heart of the industry
Though we are just a few week into 2020, it is encouraging to see there is no let-up in the sustainability agenda of major businesses within the confectionery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Momentum gathers for this year’s Interpack
With just several months to go, there is already a strong sense of anticipation surrounding this year’s Interpack taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany.