Made In Africa

ISM & ProSweets 2024 preview interview

Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Sabine Schommer, ISM director, on prospects for this year’s ISM and ProSweets events in Cologne, Germany, which return to their full 4-day format, after a period of challenging economic and pandemic conditions.

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

Veganuary reveals rising tide of chocolate confectionery options

With the Veganuary movement now in its seventh year, a total of over 440,000 people have signed up to the 31-day vegan challenge – which includes a growing array of sweets and snacks products, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Putting Madagascar on the chocolate making map

Founded on a principle of producing chocolate at source in Madagascar has offered its challenges for Made In Africa (MIA), but as co-founder Brett Beach explains, he feels they’re definitely making a positive impact in improving lives for farming communities. Neill Barston reports

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

Made In Africa: Behind the scenes interview

Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Brett Beach, co-founder of the Made In Africa confectionery brand, on its rise over the past three years, challenges amid the pandemic and product launch plans for 2021

MIA ethical brand gains key Great Taste Award for its dark chocolate drops

Celebrations were in order for ethical chocolate brand MIA, (Made In Africa), after gaining a coveted 2-star 2020 Great Taste Award for its single origin 65% dark chocolate drops, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability