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MIA marks World Confectionery Award with global release for its Ghana Gold chocolate series
Ethical chocolate brand MIA, short for made in Africa, has celebrated after being name winner of the Sustainability Award at the 2022 World Confectionery Conference (WCC).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hershey set for $90 million investment extending Mexican production facilities
US confectionery giant Hershey is set for a major Mexican production project in the region of $90 million delivering two new production lines in the border state of Nuevo Leon, writes Neill Barston.
Mars Wrigley makes core digital online move adopting Instacart deliveries
A decisive online retailing move has been made by Mars, as it confirms a decision to make some of its biggest confectionery brand available through same-day delivery via Instacart, reports Neill Barston.
Thanks for a successful debut World Confectionery Conference event
Being on my work travels, this is just a very short thanks to one and all who attended last Friday’s debut live World Confectionery Conference event in Brussels.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé explores dairy-free protein market with latest product development plans
Nestlé has confirmed a major drive exploring dairy-free protein-based products, which holds considerable potential across product categories, including snacks and confectionery ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Capol delivers Vivapigments natural whitening for confectionery series
Germany’s Capol has confirmed an extension to its Vivapigments portfolio with the launch of a natural whitening agent devised to operate with hard-sugar panning processes, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Companies claim key honours with the debut World Confectionery Awards
Companies from across the full spectrum of industry were bestowed with honours as part of our debut live event World Confectionery Conference, which celebrated the sector’s resilience despite wider business challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: European Cocoa Association forum set to address major deforestation, child labour and consumer trends
Paul Davis, the recently elected president of the European Cocoa Association, has expressed his hopes for the sector ahead of the organisation’s latest forum event taking place in Rome, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Studies find major confectionery brands make headway in US on portion control and labelling
A key report from the Partnership for Healthier America (PHA) and National Confectioners Association (NCA) has found that major US brands including Mars Wrigley, Ferrero and Lindt had main gains in portion control options and transparency for consumers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference Final Countdown
It’s finally arrived! In just 48 hours we’ll be joining the industry in Brussels for our second World Confectionery Conference, which our team is keenly anticipating will be a great success.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Lakrids by Bülow continues global expansion plans for liquorice lines
While liquorice may not be universally popular, one business, Lakrids by Bülow, is aiming to change that with its distinctive premium Danish brand making global waves with expanded retail lines and store creation plans, as Neill Barston discovers speaking to its founder.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate gears up for key World Confectionery Conference appearance
Colombia’s Luker Chocolate is set to make a welcome return to the World Confectionery Conference, as editor Neill Barston discusses with its European sales manager, Paul Morris, ahead of its appearance at the event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey appoints new global chief sales officer
The Hershey Company has appointed Marlene Creighton as global chief sales officer, as the business continues to expand its domestic and global operations, writes Neill Barston.
BDSI trade body seeks national and EU support for confectionery companies facing record energy price hikes
The German BDSI confectionery trade body has appealed for immediate national and EU support for manufacturers and businesses across the sector in light of crippling energy, ingredients and packaging costs threatening the viability of businesses, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability