Food safety
Final call for our World Confectionery Conference early bird rates
With just over two months to go until our 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, this is our final week of the early bird rates to what we are anticipating will be one of the most memorable events of the year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global confectionery sector seeks a kick-start after ongoing supply challenges dent some international markets
There’s no getting away from the fact that the past couple of years in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic have served up a significant raft of challenges for the confectionery, snacks and bakery sectors on an international level.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
World Confectionery Conference early bird visitor rates extended into July
As the latest edition of the World Confectionery Conference continues to take shape, early bird visitor rates to this year’s event have been extended until July 15, so we are encouraging industry professionals to make the most of this key offer for our must-see show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation’s mission remains vital three decades on
While the Fairtrade Foundation laid the groundwork for the movement in the early 90s, it was a couple of years later in 1994 when the UK gained its first glimpse of Fairtrade chocolate, which made notable national and international headlines.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time to shine again with our awards at the World Confectionery Conference
An especially significant element of our World Confectionery Conference in Brussels this September is set to take shape with our annual World Confectionery Awards, which this year have been enhanced to include an additional category of best emerging enterprise.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo Supplier Showcase 2024 report
Editor Neill Barston goes behind the scenes at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase, offering exclusive interviews with Beneo, TNA Solutions, IMA DT&G Ltd, Mantrose Group and LoeschPack
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo, Indianapolis 2024 review
Editor Neill Barston offers a review of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, speaking to the National Confectioners Association, Ferrero, Barry Callebaut, Mondelez, Ferrara, Hershey, Freedom Confectionery, Cargill and Perfetti Van Melle Trufru
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Make sure to be part of our 90th anniversary celebrations at the fourth edition of the World Confectionery Conference
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference in Brussels, Belgium are continuing to take shape, with our event on 12 September set to highlight key sustainability developments and innovation right across our sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrates record attendance in its new Indianapolis home
This week in Indianapolis, there has been much enthusiastic talk of “Hoosier Hospitality,” the local warm welcome that the region has become particularly recognised for, and the city did not fail to deliver on the sense of anticipation of Sweets & Snacks Expo’s return to the city.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks Expo 2024 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Caly Schildhaus, director of public affairs for the National Confectioners Association (NCA) in the US, gaining the inside track on this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo being held between 14-16 May in Indiana, Indianapolis
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Primed and under starter’s orders for the Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
With editorial deadlines pressing, this week’s blog is very much focused on a direct message of looking ahead to the fast approaching Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is due to kick off with its supplier showcase on 13 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 preview
With this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo set to take to the starters grid in Indianapolis in just a week’s time, Confectionery Production offers an exclusive video interview with the National Confectioners Association (NCA), which is behind the key US show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston offers a sneak preview of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which makes a welcome return to Brussels, Belgium on 12 September 2024. This year’s confirmed keynotes include Cargill, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, Caobisco, Mintel and FMCG Gurus, with further presents right across the value chain of our industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: World Confectionery Conference taking shape for Brussels return
Plans for this year’s World Confectionery Conference are fast taking shape, as the event gathers momentum for its autumn return to Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability