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Puratos names Postbiotics Incorporated as gut health challenge winner
The Puratos confectionery and bakery ingredients group, with Future Food-Tech have hailed Postbiotics Incorporated as the winner of their exclusive Gut Heath Innovation Challenge, which has strong potential for the chocolate product market, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Early bird rates available for World Confectionery Conference 2025 edition
Early bird rates for our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference are now available to both readers and potential exhibitors at our key annual event that will place a major spotlight on issues and opportunities across the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Dutch confectionery sector embracing sustainability and innovation
As Confectionery Production examines, continued investments, product developments and sustainability initiatives highlight the Netherlands’ role as a key player within the global confectionery industry. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Clamour for Caramac bars sees shoppers seek out remaining limited edition supplies
Having been brought back as a special limited edition last summer, fans of Nestlé’s classic Caramac caramel chocolate bar have been heralding its apparent revival after being spotted once again in UK retail stores, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Innovative app tackling infant malnutrition sees ofi sustainability award success
Ingredients group ofi is in celebratory form after claiming a coveted ‘Social Sustainability Project of the Year’ accolade at the Edie awards, for its innovative new smartphone app tackling infant malnutrition, reports Neill Barston.
Latest Theegarten-Pactec packaging machinery line expands areas of operation
German-based packaging machinery specialist Theegarten-Pactec has expanded its operations into its advanced new BHS high-speed line designed fro bouillon cubes used within the snacking sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Keeping fudge, toffee and caramel production alive and well
With the confectionery sector experiencing a raft of tests including rising prices and supply chain challenges, we speak to several businesses on trends and approaches to the market. Editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Bakery processing market remains buoyant despite market challenges
The bakery sector is set to witness significant growth in the coming years, with innovation and sustainability key to its evolution. From digital tools to energy-efficient processes, Confectionery Production dives into the latest advancements that are shaping production processes. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Drumchick confectionery line puts an Easter shine on Swizzels portfolio
UK confectionery group Swizzels has looked to put a spring in its step this Easter with a new innovation for its Squashies series in unveiling a limited edition seasonally shaped Drumchick line, which been instilled with distinctive packaging to stand out from the crowd, writes Neill Barston.
Key mint variety added to Lir’s line-up of Easter treats
Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates is expanding the Baileys Chocolate range by launching a new mint flavoured Easter Egg, which has been developed in response to demand for popular flavour trends.
Scandinavia’s Fazer group records strong annual performance, and releases key new protein powered confectionery
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed that Tiffany Menyhart has been appointed to the post of chief customer officer, which she takes up from this month, with a target of honing its retail and consumer engagement
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Hershey names Tiffany Menyhart as chief customer officer
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed that Tiffany Menyhart has been appointed to the post of chief customer officer, which she takes up from this month, with a target of honing its retail and consumer engagement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami, 2025 report
Editor Neill Barston goes behind the scenes at the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, where key topics of tariffs, cocoa supplies, product innovation and
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US trade tariffs could hit entire food and drink sector including confectionery
One of the most urgent global trade topics dominating headlines these past few weeks has been the prospect of US tariffs being placed on global goods from around the world – including the possibility of food and drink segments such as chocolate, snacks and bakery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability