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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
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
‘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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
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
ProSweets and ISM hailed a success despite dip in visitor numbers
Having just returned from covering both ProSweets and ISM, there’s plenty to reflect upon across the four days of these major global trade shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Patrick Poirrier gains ISM Award at 50th anniversary event
Patrick Poirrier, CEO of French confectionery company Cemoi, has been named as the ISM Award winner, as the event celebrates its 50th anniversary.
ProSweets/ISM exclusive interview with Vice President Food, and Food Technology, Anne Schumacher
This year’s ProSweets takes place alongside the 50th anniversary of ISM. Neill Barston speaks to Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food and Food Technology at Koelnmesse, for an exclusive preview Q: This year is a particularly special anniversary for ISM – what has been the secret of its success? A: That is right, ISM is […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Record number of exhibitors set for this year’s key ISM trade fair
As ISM in Cologne, Germany, is set to marks its 50th anniversary, the trade fair has confirmed a record total of 1,750 exhibitors from 76 countries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Come and meet the team at this year’s ProSweets
This weekend, we will find ourselves once again based in Cologne for ProSweets in Germany, where we return as the only UK confectionery magazine publisher exhibiting at the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability