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Exclusive: Nutella prepares to mark its 60th anniversary at the World Confectionery Conference
As Ferrero’s key Nutella brand celebrates its 60th anniversary, the company has unveiled a special plant based vegan edition of the globally successful hazelnut spread, writes Neill Barston.
World Confectionery Conference final registration countdown begins
We are now on the final countdown for our World Confectionery Conference, and our varied line-up of speakers are preparing to play their part in our fourth edition of the event which marks our momentous 90th anniversary in publishing.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference exclusive: Behind the scenes at Ferrero’s key Luxembourg HQ
Located close to a UNESCO world heritage site, Ferrero’s headquarters in Luxembourg certainly are a marker for its notable ambitions. Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin, its vice president for EU institutional relations and group public policy, ahead of his World Confectionery Conference presentation.
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Exclusive video: Ferrero prepares for the World Confectionery Conference
Editor Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin of Ferrero at its HQ in Luxebourg for an exclusive interview previewing his appearance at this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking place in Brussels, Belgium.
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Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin makes a welcome return to the World Confectionery Conference
As a founding contributor to our World Confectionery Conference, Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin is set to make a return appearance speaking at our return event in Brussels, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Rainforest Alliance joins line-up of the World Confectionery Conference
The Rainforest Alliance has revealed that Fanny Gauttier, its EU Public Affairs Lead, is set to join our 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, as she takes up a place on our key Q&A section, which offers a major focal point for this year’s event.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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