Confectionery

International Cocoa Organisation reports downturn in global production volumes

The International Cocoa Organisation has released its latest revised estimates for the last two years of world production, grindings, and stocks of cocoa beans, revealing that volume supply has dropped 13% to 4.38 million tonnes globally in the past twelve months, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory

GoodSam snacks business founder, Heather K. Terry set to participate at COP28

Founder and CEO of ethical US-based snacks business, GoodSAM, Heather K. Terry (pictured) is set to participating at this year’s COP28 event in Dubai, examining climate change and sustainability in food chains, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Government delay on legislation restricting HFSS product promotions sparks health concerns

A decision by the UK government to delay introducing restrictions on placement of high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) ranges, including confectionery, has sparked major concerns over obesity from health campaigners, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

ISM and ProSweets open with key new confectionery lines and systems

ISM and ProSweets opened their doors in Cologne today, with the global industry re-assembling after a two year pandemic-enforced break, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

ISM and ProSweets confirm final show preparations for Cologne

Final preparations are being made for this year’s ISM event, which is set to showcase major developments across the international sweets and snacks market, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Industry targets ProSweets to unveil major plant based confectionery ingredients developments

The organisers of ProSweets have projected that ingredients specialists are set to respond strongly to the present key consumer preference for healthier plant-based food ranges, including confectionery with authentic tastes and flavours, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

ISM trade fair delivers extended range of global exhibitors

A broad range of confectionery companies from around the world have confirmed their appearance for the key international ISM confectionery trade fair in Cologne, Germany.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products