Packaging
NCA research finds families still set to celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic
With the Halloween season upon us, there is no doubt that people have questions about what to expect. Whether this year means more time at home or just more time celebrating the season throughout the month of October, Halloween Central has you covered with inspiration for a creative and safe Halloween, explains the US-based National Confectioners Association (NCA).
New kid on the confectionery block, HiP, claims a first with oat milk chocolate
A UK confectionery breakthrough is being claimed by new brand on the block, HiP (Happiness in Plants), developed by James Cadbury, launching what is thought to be the first oat milk chocolate range in December.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows
The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack names Thomas Dohse as director amid key progress for 2021 event
Plans for next year’s global Interpack event continue to take shape with the appointment of Thomas Dohse as its project director, having previously served as its deputy, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé enhances its drive for 100% recycling for product packaging
The Nestlé global food and confectionery group has renewed its efforts towards delivering on its pledge of 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third in the same period.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Packaging specialist Macpac devises new website for its product ranges
UK-based packaging manufacturer Macpac is set to launch a new website to provide a one-stop shop for box quantities of selected lines, including for confectionery and bakery segments.
Mars Wrigley unveils expanded Christmas confectionery series
Mars Wrigley UK has become the latest major manufacturer to release its festive line-up of confectionery treats, including Galaxy caramel truffles and orange truffles, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing moved to 2021 over coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the major global equipment and systems trade fair Gulfood Manufacturing have confirmed the annual event scheduled for this November will be postponed until next year, amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference continues to gather pace for 2021 event
With a little over six months before our revised date for the World Confectionery Conference, the event is entering the final stages of planning for what should prove a memorable event celebrating the entire value chain of the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hope is on the horizon with major seasonal confectionery launches ahead
While we are still in August of what has proved a particularly testing year, confectionery manufacturers are already fixing their gaze on the vital Christmas market.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
BDSI speaks out against a ban on confectionery advertising to tackle obesity
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has spoken out against calls made for a ban on advertising products in the sector, arguing that such a move would not prove effective in tackling obesity, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Paul A Young interview
Confectionery Production speaks to UK chocolatier Paul A Young on navigating the pandemic, reopening his London stores and some of the key artisan trends emerging this year. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Premiership football deals extended by Mondelēz International with Manchester City and Arsenal
Confectionery group Mondelēz International, owner of Cadbury, has extended its involvement with Premiership football in the UK, adding new deals with both Manchester City and Arsenal clubs to become official partners, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
