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Hames Chocolates among key businesses set for the World Confectionery Conference
The UK’s Hames Chocolates is among companies set to attend this year’s World Confectionery Conference in Brussels. Editor Neill Barston goes behind the scenes at the company ahead of the event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Brussels beckons for the World Confectionery Conference
This year’s return to Brussels after a two-year absence is shaping-up strongly as we prepare to place latest developments across the industry under the spotlight.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference: HRM Oba Dokun Thompson
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to HRM Oba Dokun Thompon, of Nigeria, on key challenges facing the cocoa sector, ahead of this year’s World Confectionery Conference
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference final registration countdown begins
We are now on the final countdown for our World Confectionery Conference, and our varied line-up of speakers are preparing to play their part in our fourth edition of the event which marks our momentous 90th anniversary in publishing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM Middle East 2024: The unmissable sweets & snacks event returns
ISM Middle East, the biggest showcase of sweets and snacks in the MENA region, will be bigger and bolder than ever. Register for free for the event, happening from 24 to 26 September 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
World Confectionery Conference exclusive: Behind the scenes at Ferrero’s key Luxembourg HQ
Located close to a UNESCO world heritage site, Ferrero’s headquarters in Luxembourg certainly are a marker for its notable ambitions. Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin, its vice president for EU institutional relations and group public policy, ahead of his World Confectionery Conference presentation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Are freeze dried sweets the holiday treats you’re looking for? Tik Tok at least believes so…
This coming week is the start of a family break that I’ve been very much looking forward to and comes after what has been a pretty intense first half of 2024, with a huge array of events and key news breaking across the industry.
World Confectionery Awards set for Brussels conference presentation
With deadlines due, this week’s blog is very much a simple one of thank to all those who have engaged with our awards for this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking place on 12 September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
SkyFlakes Crackers takes flavour exploration to the next level at CNE Toronto 2024
SkyFlakes Crackers is teaming up with Century Tuna to bring you three days of flavour exploration from August 16th to September 2nd.
Exclusive video: Ferrero prepares for the World Confectionery Conference
Editor Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin of Ferrero at its HQ in Luxebourg for an exclusive interview previewing his appearance at this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking place in Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Unlocking the power of plants
The plant based megatrend is here to stay, driven by an increasing awareness about physical and planetary health. Confectionery Production examines the latest insights, ingredient innovations and expert advice shaping the future of vegan confectionery and bakery sectors worldwide. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Make the most of our World Confectionery Awards and nominate your enterprise today
The deadline for our World Confectionery Awards at our World Confectionery Conference is fast drawing for us on 8 August, and we sincerely welcome your entries across the board and celebrate industry achievements.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Cooking up a storm in functional ingredients
With the health boom showing no signs of slowing, Confectionery Production explores how cutting-edge cooking and depositing technology, coupled with the expertise of machinery suppliers, is boosting efficiency in fortified candies. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Inflation drop welcomed by industry, though cocoa and confectionery product prices remain impacted
Today’s news that UK inflation within the food and drink sector has fallen to 1.5% is something that the industry is clearly welcoming amid a time of ongoing operating challenges within supply chains in terms of broader operating costs, including sustained spikes in the price of ingredient sourcing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability