Packaging
Bolivian cacao sourced for Kindred Forest’s sustainable Christmas chocolate release
Amid a flurry of festive confectionery releases, a stand-out development in ethical sourcing has been unveiled as sustainable confectionery brand, Kindred Forest unveils the launch of its Bolivian Wild Beniano Cacao chocolate bar, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
KitKat creates 12 Days of Breakmas festive celebrations
British confectionery favourite, KitKat, has this week joined the digital advent calendar party for the first time this year with its 12 days of Breakmas activity, offering consumers the chance to win daily prizes.
TV barrister Rob Rinder casts his verdict on Quality Street’s Christmas paper tub move
One of the hottest cases of the festive season is set to be presided over by Rob Rinder MBE, the barrister turned broadcaster, who will be adjudicating the trail of the new Quality Street tubs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Strategic revamp for Koelnmesse sees Bastian Mingers take on FoodTec president role
The German-based Koelnmesse group has confirmed a significant organisational change, with its Food and Food Technology divisions, merging them into a single business unit, which it believes will strengthen its overall operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Terry’s confectionery creates Christmas series as part of wider portfolio expansion
A bold festive move from Terry’s confectionery has seen the company expand its product portfolio to include a new Christmas Orange Hot Chocolate Bombe and minis mint crisp series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Confectionery remains a major festive gifting favourite, says Walker’s study
Despite the digital dominance of AI-enhanced marketing, this Christmas is set to see a resurgence in traditional gifting within the UK, and confectionery is seen by nearly 50% of people as the ultimate festive trusty reserve present, according to fresh research, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Countdown to Christmas sees Nestlé deliver core favourites and updated confectionery series
Santa will be piling his sleigh high this Christmas with a host of new fun festive offerings from Nestlé including Smarties Elf Treats Giant Tube, Aero Orange Bubbles and Milkybar Fairy Lights, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Global confectionery sector set to assemble for festive Choco Tec 2024 event
The bi-annual Choco Tec event is just around the corner once again, with cocoa prices, EUDR and industry innovation all on the agenda. Editor Neill Barston quizzes Andreas Bertram, managing director of ZDS, the German central school of confectionery, which is behind this year’s show, on what to expect from the event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Special focus: The digital power of AI’s ascent
With AI’s global rise continuing to dominate global headlines, editor Neill Barston explores how the industry is being transformed with new digital processes having a major impact
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Macpac thermoforming packaging responds to key Santa snow dome design challenge
Christmas craftsmanship has been notably on display from thermoforming packaging specialists, Macpac, which has devised a suitably seasonal dome shaped design destined for Martin’s Chocolatier’s premium Snow Globe chocolate santa and snowball truffles series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Caobisco Congress addresses major confectionery industry challenges
Major topics surrounding the delivery of enhancing sustainability across the confectionery sector were placed in the spotlight for this week’s Caobisco Congress held in Brussels, Belgium, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Choco Tec 2024 event preview interview
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive interview with Andreas Bertram, MD of ZDS confectionery college in Germany, which has organised the latest upcoming edition of Choco Tec, at which some of the world’s biggest confectionery businesses will be in Cologne between 10-12 December to discuss major issues affecting the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Choco Tec 2024 event preview
The 2024 edition of Choco Tec in Cologne Germany is fast approaching next month, with a host of significant issues for the chocolate, cocoa and wider confectionery sector set to be explored in detail.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco Congress shines valuable light on core challenges facing the industry
Exploring ways forward for tackling some of the key industry challenges facing the sweets and snacks sector formed a key theme for the Caobisco Congress staged in Brussels earlier this week, which Confectionery Production was glad to report upon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability