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Sweets & Snacks Expo opens in Indy with key industry confectionery launches
An innovative and energetic tone was set for the first full day of Sweets & Snacks Expo, as some 1,000 exhibitors across the sector assembled for the much-anticipated 2025 edition, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Supplier showcase sparkles for Indy’s Sweets & Snacks Expo
A diverse array of innovative businesses across equipment, systems and ingredients segments were on hand in Indianapolis today for the supplier showcase of Sweets & Snacks Expo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
A host of industry talent marked with Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 accolades
A celebratory vibe kick-started this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, as its first evening saw a broad range of companies claim industry honours, including Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn gaining Best in Show, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video interview: Cocoba cracking a British confectionery record
Having set what is believed to have been a British record for its giant 7ft Easter egg, Kent’s Cocoba is now on a mission to crack its next task of melting down its colossal creation into 3,000 bars, with proceeds going to charity. Catch our video interview for the inside story.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals key areas for creating chocolate success
With the confectionery market facing a notable array of tests, Swiss headquartered Barry Callebaut has devised its top-five manufacturers checklist of core areas for success in developing chocolate ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Ferrero’s Sebastiano Collino becomes latest World Confectionery Conference keynote
Plans are progressing strongly for our World Confectionery Conference, with Sebastiano Collino, becoming the second member of Ferrero to be joining our must-attend event this autumn as a keynote speaker.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time once again for confectionery companies to shine at our World Confectionery Awardss
Our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference on 11 September in Brussels, will also see a return for our World Confectionery Awards, celebrating the achievements of equipment, ingredients and finished product businesses from around the globe, as well as fast-rising companies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey approaches White House for exemption on US tariffs
The Hershey group has reportedly appealed directly to the White House in the US to be made exempt from its tariffs, which could cost the business $200 million this year, according to its estimations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Scott Coles named as Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland’s new MD
Nestlé has unveiled Scott Coles as its new Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland, having succeeded in several key roles with the business across its global activities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Primed for Indianapolis’s Sweets and Snacks Expo 2025
Engines are fully revved again for this year’s Indianapolis Sweets & Snacks Expo. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus of organising group, the National Confectioners Association, on what to expect for 2025’s major global showcase
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 preview
Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston, speaks to Carly Schildhaus, director of public affairs and communications for the National Confectioners Association, which once again returns to organise the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM reports early bird growth in exhibition space for 2026 event
Following a strongly received 2025 edition, ISM’s flagship global confectionery show in Cologne Germany has reported over 10% growth in exhibition space, year-on-year, for its next show in February 2026, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Sweetdreams strikes Choc Nibbles deal with Freedom Confectionery for Sweets & Snacks Expo launch
An ambitious move from British brand Sweetdreams Ltd has revealed a major milestone for the business, as it joins forces with fellow UK company Freedom Confectionery, for the distribution of its classic Choc Nibbles series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Extended review of State of the Industry Conference
Having been in post just over a decade as president and CEO of the NCA, John Downs continues to roll with the ever changing confectionery landscape. Editor Neill Barston meets him in Miami to reflect on this year’s State of the Industry Conference, and look ahead to Sweets & Snacks Expo
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability