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Gearing up for ISM and ProSweets on the horizon
With the start of 2025 now well under way, we’ve been busy preparing for this year’s ISM & ProSweets events, so deadlines beckon in relation to our major preview event for those shows that you can read all about shortly.
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Rowntree’s marks 60th anniversary with new Jelly Tots special edition
Nestlé-owned Rowntree’s has unveiled its latest arrival of the new Jelly Tots Tangy, in celebration of the classic brand’s 60th anniversary this year, writes Neill Barston.
Beneo welcomes University of Calgary health study on chicory root fibre benefits
Global ingredients group Beneo has cited a new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted at the University of Calgary, demonstrating that chicory root fibre intake promotes a significant reduction in body weight, body mass index (BMI), writes Neill Barston.
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Hotel Chocolat unveils latest winter warmer limited edition drinks
As the winter nights and icy conditions take hold, British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat has revealed two limited-edition drinking chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
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Barry Callebaut’s 2025 chocolate trends report reveals consumer behaviour
Swiss-headquartered confectionery group Barry Callebaut has released its latest Chocolate Trends for 2025, which has found that consumers are re-evaluating indulgent categories, writes Neill Barston.
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Oreo makes a major play with six New Year flavour launches
The start of January has seen a major set of innovations from the Oreo brand, with no less than six new flavour launches across its portfolio targeting both the snacking, and iced-dessert market, writes Neill Barston.
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Sigep World set to welcome dozens of industry speakers and global exhibitors
A major global industry gathering will be returning to the Rimini Expo Centre for Sigep World 2025 in Italy, celebrating excellence in foodservice, across market segments including gelato, chocolate, pastry, bakery, and pizza, featuring a supporting programme of dozens of speakers, writes Neill Barston.
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Swizzels responds to UK veganuary demand
UK confectionery manufacturer Swizzels has confirmed it has ramped up production to meet the growing demand for vegan sweets surrounding Veganuary 2025, writes Neill Barston
A big thanks to all our readers and best Christmas wishes
With Christmas well and truly upon us, it is the season to enter into the festivities and cast off worldly concerns that have impacted many of us wherever we are based around the globe.
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Exclusive: Weaving Willy Wonka’s Christmas chocolate magic
Gaining global headlines for recreating Willy Wonka and a series of famous faces in chocolate has proved a richly-rewarding challenge for ‘the chocolatician,’ Jen Lindsey-Clark, as editor Neill Barston discovers exploring her West Sussex studios
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Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2025 set for Brussels Marriott Grand Place
As we rapidly approach key Christmas celebrations, Confectionery Production can confirm that our next edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to return on 11 September 2025 at the Brussels Marriott, Grand Place, in Belgium.
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A fine festive celebration for Prestat beckons with royal warrant from King Charles III
London-based UK luxury chocolate business, Prestat is in true celebratory Christmas mood this week, after gaining news of a renewed Royal Warrant, bestowed by His Majesty King Charles III, writes Neill Barston.
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Läderach joins the Dubai Chocolate revolution with new limited edition Christmas creation
Swiss premium confectionery brand Läderach has become the latest business to serve up a creative Christmas surprise in exploring its own take on the TikTok sensation that is Dubai chocolate with its new seasonal special edition, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa prices experience renewed commodities surge to over $12,000 a tonne
Global cocoa prices have continued to surge this week, reaching a year-long high of around $12,500 on Futures commodities markets, amid a supply chain suffering sustained production deficits, writes Neill Barston.
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