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World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston reviews this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which took place at the Marriott Hotel, Brussels this month, successfully bringing together equipment, systems, ingredients, finished products and supply chain elements of the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Companies claim key honours with the debut World Confectionery Awards
Companies from across the full spectrum of industry were bestowed with honours as part of our debut live event World Confectionery Conference, which celebrated the sector’s resilience despite wider business challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Prestat pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Premium chocolate brand Prestat has paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with the company holding a royal warrant from the long-reigning British monarch who died on Thursday, reports Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference Final Countdown
It’s finally arrived! In just 48 hours we’ll be joining the industry in Brussels for our second World Confectionery Conference, which our team is keenly anticipating will be a great success.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Registrations keep on rolling for the 2022 World Confectionery Conference
After a significant period of planning, our World Confectionery Conference draws ever nearer in just a couple of weeks’ time, and we’re looking forward to engaging with as many of you as possible in Brussels on 9 September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Welcoming your award nominations and registrations for this year’s World Confectionery Conference
Being on the road on business this week, a brief missive is in order, simply to say that with just over a month to go to our World Confectionery Conference, we hope as many of you as possible will join us in Brussels on 9th September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry faces key global pressures from Indonesia’s concerning palm oil export ban
The surprise decision by authorities in Indonesia last weekend to ban exports of palm oil could well have major implications for some of the biggest manufacturers within the confectionery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2022 plans taking shape
While pressing challenges remain for the global confectionery sector, a host of industry successes will be celebrated with our 2022 World Confectionery Conference this autumn.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference interview exclusive: FMCG Gurus
Exploring industry trends forms a key element of this year’s World Confectionery Conference. Editor Neill Barston quizzes one of our keynote speakers, Will Cowling, of insights group FMCG Gurus, on his hopes for 2022
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero reports improved global turnover of €12.7 billion amid global expansion
An improved annual financial position has been reported by Ferrero International, parent company of the Ferrero Group, which continued to expand its global operations, with turnover for 2021 up 3.4% to 12.7 billion, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video exclusive: ProSweets 2022 event review
Against the odds, this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne proceeded as planned, with a wide range of industry innovation on show for the confectionery and snacks sectors, as editor Neill Barston reports in our exclusive video review.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference: Ferrero Focus, Francesco Tramontin interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, on his appearance as a keynote speaker at the World Confectionery Conference, and the company’s progress on tackling core sustainability issues.
Here’s wishing you all a fine Christmas and a Happy New Year
With Christmas just a few days away, all that remains is to offer our best season’s greetings, and hopes that 2022 can potentially offer us all some more settled times ahead.
World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability