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Exclusive: Sweets & Snacks Expo on the fast track to success in Indianapolis
There was a strong mix of expectation and excitement surrounding the halls of the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo, as the event returned to Indianapolis three years after it had hosted the show during the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 review
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, came to a memorable close this past week, after gaining record attendance figures, with more than 16,000 registrations across the event, held between 14-16 May.
World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston offers a sneak preview of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which makes a welcome return to Brussels, Belgium on 12 September 2024. This year’s confirmed keynotes include Cargill, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, Caobisco, Mintel and FMCG Gurus, with further presents right across the value chain of our industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kinder brand voted chocolate product of the year by US consumers
Ferrero’s major Kinder brand is in celebratory mood within the US, after having been voted the 2024 Product of the Year award within the chocolate category, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Superfans take centre stage, as Ferrero marks World Nutella Day
This year’s World Nutella Day (5 February) is a little extra special, as the global brand marks its 60th anniversary with surprise sweet gifts for some of its social media ‘superfans,’ writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero unveils major Valentine’s confectionery series
Ferrero is aiming to spread the confectionery love this Valentine’s and Easter, with an extended range of products for the season across the company’s core ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Global chocolate market’s resilience offers major Christmas cheer
The chocolate confectionery market remains one of the highlights of the annual calendar, as editor Neill Barston discusses with Mintel’s director of insights, Marcia Mogelonsky, as we examine some of the industry’s key Christmas releases
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2023 review
This year’s World Confectionery Conference took up the mantle putting a spotlight on major issues facing the sector, from supply chains, through to shared environmental and
social corporate responsibilities. Editor Neill Barston reports (pics by Philip Taylor).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Global industry shines at the 2023 World Confectionery Conference
The 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully in Yorkshire, UK, last week, with sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation placed at the heart of the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Cocoa Liquor market for chocolate forecast for global growth to $7 billion within a decade
Latest research has shown that the cocoa liquor market for chocolate making is forecast for notable growth of around 6%, to a value of around $7 billion by 2033, according to studies from Future Market Insights, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Seasonal chocolate market set to deliver multi-billion growth
Demand for seasonal chocolate ranges is set to soar by a total of $9 billion over the next four years, according to latest studies from Technavio, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero reveals further progress on sustainability gains with cocoa charter update
Ferrero has unveiled its latest Cocoa Charter Progress report, detailing its ongoing drive towards sustainable sourcing, with key achievements including reaching 198,000 farmers within its programmes, and delivering 100% independently certified status for its supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time for industry to shine with World Confectionery Awards entries
This year’s World Confectionery Awards, forming an integral part of our World Confectionery Conference taking place in the UK this October, are set to celebrate some of the most significant achievements across the industry in 2023.
Sweetdreams confectionery completes 2023 World Confectionery conference speaker line-up
The dynamic line-up for our 2023 World Confectionery Conference is set to be completed by UK-based business Sweetdreams confectionery in a speaking capacity, with the company having recently launched its Gozo premium chocolate range, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability