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Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 report
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive report on this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, speaking to the NCA, Mondelez International, Ferrero, Ferrara, Whitakers Chocolates, Barry Callebaut, Freedom Mallows and Perfetti Van Melle
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Chicago records a stellar performance with city’s 26th Sweets & Snacks event
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event has freshly concluded at McCormick Place, and has proved extremely memorable for its final edition being held in Chicago, US, before relocating to Indianapolis in 2024.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Record-breaking Sweets & Snacks Expo draws to a close in Chicago
A record-breaking show for Sweets & Snacks Expo has been hailed by its organisers, the National Confectioners Association, as the event gave a celebratory farewell to host city Chicago this week, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Second Generation chocolate gains Sweets & Snacks debut
Attendees to this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo are being afforded an industry first at the Barry Callebaut booth, as it showcases its much-heralded Second Generation chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo ensures Chicago offers a fond farewell as host city
Arriving back in Chicago to cover this year’s final edition of hosting Sweets & Snacks Expo before it takes to alternate venues felt like a particularly poignant moment.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Mars offers key market insights with Sweets & Snacks opening session
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo includes a dynamic series of confectionery insights discussions, including an initial session led by Mars Wrigley confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
New product innovation awards kick-start Sweets & Snacks
The 26th annual Sweets & Snacks Expo kicked-off in notable style with an audience of around 1,000 gathering for the event’s new product award innovations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey unveils Sweets & Snacks retail focus and better-for-you launches
The Hershey Company has revealed it is set to focus on leadership in retail and human insights, as well as a significant spotlight on its core and emerging product ranges at Sweets & Snacks Expo this week in Chicago, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Tna solutions equipment series boosts Burts Snacks operations
Tna solutions has reported a successful partnership with premium snack manufacturer, Burts Snacks, enabling the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Plymouth, UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Divine Chocolate develops smooth dark fruit and nut bar marking 25th anniversary
Divine, the chocolate maker co-owned by cocoa farmers has made a key new release in the form of a new Smooth Dark Chocolate Fruit and Nut sharing bar in celebration of its 25th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate gains B Corp status ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo appearance
Colombian-based Luker Chocolate has confirmed that it has gained coveted B Corp certification, just ahead of the company’s return to Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ukraine delivers Sweets & Snacks event pavilion despite ongoing conflict
Ukraine has confirmed that it is set to deliver a pavilion at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, despite the country still under war conditions, reports Neill Barston.
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Industry study projects $66billion growth for global confectionery markets by 2027
Latest analysis of global confectionery markets has projected that the sector is forecast to grow by $66.29 billion during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.02% during the period, according to Research and Markets studies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Cocoa Foundation appoints Mondelēz’s Christine McGrath as its chairman
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) has confirmed the appointment of Christine McGrath, chief impact and sustainability officer at Mondelēz International, as the industry organisation’s new chairman, writes Neill Barston.
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