Food safety
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to a wide range of businesses at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo including Hershey, Mondelez, Ferrero, PIM Brands, Tru Fru, Perfetti Van Melle, Ferrara and The National Confectioners Association
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Campaigners hit out at UK government decision delaying HFSS advertising ban
Health campaigners have criticised a UK government decision to further delay the introduction of legislation banning marketing on food product ranges including snacks and confectionery considered high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS), following sustained industry-wide lobbying, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 Supplier Showcase review
More than 200 diverse equipment, systems and ingredients businesses from around the world ensured a dynamic atmosphere at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo Supplier Showcase held in Indianapolis, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 event review
A record-breaking figure of more than 14,000 visitors from around the world made their way to participate in the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, US, taking in a dynamic array of new products, equipment, ingredients and systems.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks comes to a close with resilient spirit and new launches
After several action-packed days, the latest iteration of Sweets & Snacks is about to close its doors after a host of new releasees from its major tally of around 1,000 industry businesses.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
A host of industry talent marked with Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 accolades
A celebratory vibe kick-started this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, as its first evening saw a broad range of companies claim industry honours, including Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn gaining Best in Show, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut reveals key areas for creating chocolate success
With the confectionery market facing a notable array of tests, Swiss headquartered Barry Callebaut has devised its top-five manufacturers checklist of core areas for success in developing chocolate ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time once again for confectionery companies to shine at our World Confectionery Awards
Our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference on 11 September in Brussels, will also see a return for our World Confectionery Awards, celebrating the achievements of equipment, ingredients and finished product businesses from around the globe, as well as fast-rising companies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey approaches White House for exemption on US tariffs
The Hershey group has reportedly appealed directly to the White House in the US to be made exempt from its tariffs, which could cost the business $200 million this year, according to its estimations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive: Primed for Indianapolis’s Sweets and Snacks Expo 2025
Engines are fully revved again for this year’s Indianapolis Sweets & Snacks Expo. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus of organising group, the National Confectioners Association, on what to expect for 2025’s major global showcase
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 preview
Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston, speaks to Carly Schildhaus, director of public affairs and communications for the National Confectioners Association, which once again returns to organise the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM reports early bird growth in exhibition space for 2026 event
Following a strongly received 2025 edition, ISM’s flagship global confectionery show in Cologne Germany has reported over 10% growth in exhibition space, year-on-year, for its next show in February 2026, reports Neill Barston.
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Exclusive: Extended review of State of the Industry Conference
Having been in post just over a decade as president and CEO of the NCA, John Downs continues to roll with the ever changing confectionery landscape. Editor Neill Barston meets him in Miami to reflect on this year’s State of the Industry Conference, and look ahead to Sweets & Snacks Expo
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive AI focus: Steve Brown interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Steve Brown, Futurist and AI specialist on how these rapidly evolving segments are set to impact on a wealth of industries including confectionery, bakery and snacks markets. The former Google DeepMind expert offers a frank assessment of how the sector can best engage with the digital phenomenon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability