Packaging
Behind the scenes: A.L.Simpkin & Co celebrates 100 years in business
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Adrian Simpkin, director of A.L. Simpkin & Co on its centenary celebrations
Ferrero firm announces acquisition of Burton’s Biscuit Company
A Ferrero-related company has confirmed an agreement worth a reported £360 million to acquire British business Burton’s Biscuit Company from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.
Hershey underlines key achievements with its 2020 sustainability report
The Hershey Company has moved to underline its environmental measures and achievements with the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, charting key goals over the past year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The World Confectionery Conference proves a decisive industry success
For this week’s blog entry, there can only really be one subject, and that is in offering significant thanks to the hundreds of colleagues and friends across the industry who participated at our debut World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Confectionery majors Nestlé, Mars and Mondelēz join sector drive for plastic packaging recycling
Mars UK, Mondelēz and Nestlé have joined an industry initiative forging a £1 million fund targeting making flexible plastic recycling more economically viable for recyclers and easier for consumers, reports Neill Barston.
Final countdown for World Confectionery Conference registration
With the final countdown to the World Confectionery Conference in full swing, we’ve been greatly encouraged by the positive reaction we’ve had from our key contacts, colleagues and friends across our industries. So here’s a quick reminder for any of you who may not have yet registered for the event – it’s well worth you doing so to enable you to engage with a broad programme of content that we believe offers a dynamic and engaging snapshot of our sector as it meets the challenges of 2021 head on.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
ISM organisers report encouraging early response to 2022 event
Organisers of the ISM international sweets event in Cologne, Germany, have confirmed an encouraging global response to its next event in January, 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Ferrero’s Crunch, Butterfinger and Baby Ruth support children’s hospital network
Ferrero’s Crunch, Butterfinger and Baby Ruth chocolate bars have embarked on a new campaign to positively impact on kids health with a partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, writes Neill Barston.
Transparency highlighted as key Innova industry trend for 2021
Transparency in delivering clean label products and clear business operating standards has emerged as a clear winner in Innova’s Top Trends for 2021, as brands, including confectionery companies improve to meet consumer demands, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spotlight: Revealing the health-conscious confectionery revolution
Creating confectionery with a healthier edge, as well as catering for fast-rising vegan and dairy-free markets, poses many challenges, as Neill Barston examines
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Transparency remains key, emerging as highest rated trend for 2021
As one of our many stars from next week’s World Confectionery Conference, Innova Market Insights has just revealed that its top trends for 2021 is transparency of operating and clearly describing ingredients used across our favourite treats and meals.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Polish group Colian targets expansion with UK division for Lily O’Brien’s and Elizabeth Shaw brands
The Polish-headquartered Colian food group is launching a dedicated UK division, targeting a doubling of its business to £50 million over five years in combining sales and distribution of its confectionery brands including Lily O’Brien’s and Elizabeth Shaw, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Theegarten-Pactec lined-up for VDMA sugar confectionery packaging webinar
German confectionery packaging specialist Theegarten-Pactec is set to participate in a webinar series on confectionery processing, organised by the country’s food processing and packaging engineering association, the VDMA.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Australia’s gourmet Nomad brand releases its latest hot chocolate series
Australian-based confectionery brand Nomad Chocolate has gained key national distribution with Woolworths stores for its latest 45% West African dark hot chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability