Features
Focus: Devising true artisan confectionery artforms
The artisan confectionery sector has seen significant growth in recent years – US-based chocolatier William Poole recounts his notable career as it enters a fresh chapter as he sets out to create a new venture. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Crafting chocolate excellence in the land of fire and ice
The coronavirus pandemic continues to pose the confectionery sector key challenges, but as Kjartan Gislason, co-founder of award-winning Icelandic business Omnom Chocolate, explains, there’s a renewed sense of optimism as conditions improve. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Tackling key industry packaging hurdles
Every confectionery supplier is striving for brand recognition, and packaging plays a major role in achieving this goal. But it’s important to keep sight of the major hurdles resulting from SKU proliferation. Daisy Phillipson reports
Focus: A day in the life at Perfetti Van Melle
Having recently become MD of the UK division of Perfetti Van Melle, Jonny Briscoe, has plenty of work in his in-tray, as Neill Barston found quizzing the senior executive
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Raising the bar for healthier snack production
Started by two childhood friends, Eat Natural has become a multimillion business recently acquired by Ferrero, as Neill Barston discovers, speaking to company co-founder Praveen Vijh
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sector report: Innova showcases an increasing trend towards industry sugar reduction
Innova Market Insights’ latest Ingredient Insider report analyses trends in sugar reduction and the use of sweeteners in food and beverages. The report includes market and consumer research, new product activity and the use of sugar-related claims within the industry, including confectionery and bakery markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Delivering automated industry solutions for the Form, fill and seal sector
Devising efficient automated systems for form, fill and seal packaging markets is a key manufacturing priority for the global sector, reports Neill Barston
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Italy’s confectionery market shows resilience, including within sector machinery exports
Italy’s confectionery industry has experienced disruption this past year amid the pandemic, as with markets around the world. But its sector equipment industry remains notably strong, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Focus: Putting a spotlight on confectionery sorting technology
Selecting the right confectionery sorting technology requires some key considerations, as Christian Hofsommer of Tomra Processed Food, explains to Confectionery Production
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Exploring behind the scenes of extrusion technology for confectionery
Confectionery Production speaks to key businesses about the new flexible extrusion and co-extrusion technology helping to shape the snackification trend. Daisy Phillipson reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Italian chocolate business ICAM celebrates 75th anniversary
As Italian-founded ICAM celebrates a major confectionery manufacturing milestone of 75 years, we speak to vice president Plinio Agostoni on its pandemic challenges and hopes for the future. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Focus: Making a century of memories with A.L.Simpkin & Co sweets
As one of a rare breed of traditional British confectionery firms remaining as a family-owned business, A. L. Simpkin & Co is proudly celebrating its centenary. Neill Barston meets the present generation leading the company forward amid challenging times
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: consumers ethical Fairtrade choices on cocoa making a difference
As shoppers increasingly make ethical choices, they provide ‘vital lifeline’ for cocoa farmers, says Fairtrade movement as this month the industry marked World Chocolate Day. The organisation reveals key insights into consumer behaviour in buying ethical products- including confectionery
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Macadamia market research shows consumers value small everyday treats as key to indulgent moments
Fresh research highlighted by Australian Macadamias has shown that almost 50% of consumers state that indulgence is centred on finding small everyday pleasures, while only 27% percent defined it as about a special occasion treat, as the key regional industry organisation examines