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Spotlight: ISM organisers plan extended digital content linked to 2022 trade fair

As the 2021 edition of ISM and ProSweets became one of the latest events to suffer cancellation amid the ongoing pandemic, plans for the 2022 event are now gathering pace. Organisers Koelnmesse offer an insight into initial preparations, including additional digital offerings.

Focus: Behind the scenes preparing for ISM and ProSweets despite ongoing pandemic

Next year’s ISM and ProSweets are scheduled to take place once again in Cologne, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology at Koelnmesse, explains, there has already been a strong response from exhibitors from around the world who are keenly anticipating the event – which will is anticipated to be held with additional health and safety measures

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

Organic product exports face ban unless Brexit equivalence deal is sealed

The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has joined more than 30 key organisations warning that British trade of organic products with the EU for is under threat unless a full trade agreement is concluded.

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

BDSI celebrates future industry technicians with annual awards

Some of the brightest young confectionery technicians in the sector were honoured at the annual general assembly of the Federal Association of German Confectionery Industry, (BDSI), as Neill Barston reports.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

New kid on the confectionery block, HiP, claims a first with oat milk chocolate

A UK confectionery breakthrough is being claimed by new brand on the block, HiP (Happiness in Plants), developed by James Cadbury, launching what is thought to be the first oat milk chocolate range in December.

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

ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows

The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston

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ProSweets reports encouraging response to 2021 event

The team behind ProSweets confectionery equipment event in Cologne, Germany, has noted an encouraging response to next year’s show, with more than 100 exhibitors confirmed with its early booking campaign. Neill Barston reports.

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‘Punitive’ US tariffs on German biscuits and waffles has impacted heavily on markets

A decision to impose a 25% tariff on sweetened biscuits and waffle ranges exported from Germany to the United States has had a key negative impact on the country’s market, according to the BDSI, the nation’s confectionery trade association.

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Brazilian confectionery market offers diverse portfolio for export

This year’s ISM proved memorable on a number of levels for its 50th edition, and its significance is heightened in turbulent present markets affected by coronavirus. Editor Neill Barston reflects on meeting Ubiracy Fonsêca, president of Abicab, the Brazilian chocolate, peanut and candies industry trade association, who has been recently re-appointed to his role

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

ProSweets delivers a host of systems and equipment solutions

This year’s ProSweets in Cologne delivered a number of key sector launches from around the world, and proved one of the last major events in the sector before the Coronavirus forced cancellation of a number of global trade shows. Neill Barston reported on the key in event in Germany

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Brazilian confectionery companies shine at ISM

Brazilian confectionery companies participating at ISM 2020 achieved almost $4 million in closed deals, with an expectation of reaching almost US$ 24 million during the next year.

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ISM Cologne 2020 50th anniversary event

Confectionery Production covers this year’s ISM global confectionery event. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Camille Lannoy of Barry Callebaut, Andy Baxendale of Sweetdreams, Sian Holt from Fudge Kitchen, Yasmin Atun of Abicab, and James Cadbury, from Love Cocoa

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