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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
World Confectionery Conference just three weeks away
We’re now just three weeks away from our latest edition of our World Confectionery Conference, with the anticipation surrounding the event continuing to build, as we set about hosting an event that will showcase some of the brightest and best developments across the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Last call for World Confectionery Conference early bird rates
With deadlines for our World Confectionery Conference preview edition looming, this is just a simple call to all who have yet to register for the event that these are the last couple of days for our early bird rate for the event, which is well worth taking advantage of.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
World Confectionery Conference 2023 edition gathers pace with fresh website
With our World Confectionery Conference 2023 edition just four months away, we’ve given our event website a refresh in the build-up to the event, as our plans continue to gather momentum.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Fairtrade Foundation confirms speaker for World Confectionery Conference
The Fairtrade Foundation has confirmed Surmaya Talyarkhan, senior sustainable sourcing manager for cocoa, as its speaker for our World Confectionery Conference taking place this autumn in the UK, writes Neill Barston.
FMCG Gurus studies reveal consumer caution amid cost of living crisis
Consumers are continuing to prioritise health and wellness with their food purchases, including within confectionery, according to research group FMCG Gurus latest trends analysis for 2023, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
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
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
World Confectionery Conference interview exclusive: Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin
This year’s World Confectionery Conference takes place in Brussels. Neill Barston speaks to our latest keynote speaker, Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin, on key issues facing the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry top trends for 2022 identified by FMCG Gurus
Health and wider wellbeing have emerged as continued major topics in FMCG Gurus latest top ten consumer trends studies on shopper behaviour, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Consumers becoming more conscious of ingredients in products, says FMCG research
Consumers are becoming more conscious about product ingredients, seeking reassurance over realness and authenticity, with natural formulation becoming of increasing importance within the confectionery sector, according to FMCG Gurus research.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Healthier options and plant-based ranges emerge as major 2021 confectionery themes
With the next year set to prove an especially critical one for the sector, research group FMCG Gurus casts a critical eye over the expected trends set to influence confectionery markets. Will Cowling reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Spotlight: Consumers seeking functional confectionery to boost immune system
The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on consumer lives across the globe. It has caused much worry and uncertainty among the public, who are now looking to change their lifestyles for the better. Although many individuals were already looking to adopt a holistic health approach to life, this has now been enhanced due to the pandemic, and a number are looking to boost their immune systems to stay disease free. But what products do consumers want and are they now turning to confectionery with functional benefits? Will Cowling of FMCG Gurus explores how the market is adapting.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability