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Gerhard Schubert gears-up for ProSweets with cartoning and robotics advances
A dynamic range of equipment will be on display from German-based packaging machinery specialist Gerhard Schubert at the fast-approaching ProSweets event in Cologne, Germany, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Mars Wrigley enters the spirit of the season with cracking Christmas lines
This Christmas, Mars Wrigley has moved to produce some genuine confectionery crackers that build upon its existing series of festive sweet treats that are hitting shelves around the world, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2025 set for Brussels return
Following successful celebrations for Confectionery Production’s 90th anniversary with our latest live event, the World Confectionery Conference is set to return next autumn, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Consumer studies show declaring AI optimised products and ingredients should be shown on labels
As the emergence of AI-based technology continues apace, a fresh study from Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, has found 83% of respondents agreed that companies should declare on a product’s label if it has been designed or manufactured with the help of artificial intelligence.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
‘The most wonderful time of the year’ arrives, as registration opens for Sweets & Snacks Expo
In the wake of the success with ‘Hoosier hospitality’ on display at the 2024 edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo, registration for next year’s event has now officially opened, and is anticipating a strong international audience, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
EUDR saga continues with provisional agreement dropping ‘no risk’ categories
The saga of delivering EUDR environmental laws took a further twist this week, as a provisional agreement within the European Parliament and Council has been brokered to remove controversial ‘no risk categories’ for countries from the legislation, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury completes 200th anniversary with fine festive confectionery line-up
With Cadbury continuing to enjoy its 200th anniversary celebrations, the company’s Christmas confectionery line-up features a selection of family favourites, alongside some sparkling new festive surprises, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Fi Europe organisers confirm successful results of 2024 edition
Organisers of this year’s Fi Europe have hailed the event a success, with an elevated number of visitors, strong innovation releases and an expanded awards ceremony were among the highlights of the 2024 edition, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bolivian cacao sourced for Kindred Forest’s sustainable Christmas chocolate release
Amid a flurry of festive confectionery releases, a stand-out development in ethical sourcing has been unveiled as sustainable confectionery brand, Kindred Forest unveils the launch of its Bolivian Wild Beniano Cacao chocolate bar, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
KitKat creates 12 Days of Breakmas festive celebrations
British confectionery favourite, KitKat, has this week joined the digital advent calendar party for the first time this year with its 12 days of Breakmas activity, offering consumers the chance to win daily prizes.
TV barrister Rob Rinder casts his verdict on Quality Street’s Christmas paper tub move
One of the hottest cases of the festive season is set to be presided over by Rob Rinder MBE, the barrister turned broadcaster, who will be adjudicating the trail of the new Quality Street tubs, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Winter wonderland inspires Prestat’s stylish festive confectionery
Luxury chocolate brand Prestat has continued its trend for distinctive Christmas releases with its latest batch of offerings for the season, including corporate gifting options, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Investment division for GNT targets supporting emerging plant-based sustainability enterprises
Colouring foods specialist, GNT, has set out to launch an independent investment firm that is targeting accelerated innovation within the group through backing innovative enterprises, as it seeks to further enhance its sustainability credentials, writes Neill Barston.
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