Plamil Foods

Exclusive: Industry exhibitors join dynamic line-up for our World Confectionery Conference

Adding to our dynamic speaker programme for this year’s World Confectionery Conference, there will be a notable range of exhibitors for this year’s event to offer a memorable and engaging experience for visitors, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa prices continue to soar, as weather and crop deficits hit global industry

Cocoa prices have reportedly risen to their highest recorded level on the New York stock exchange since the 1970s, standing at $5,874 a tonne (£4,655), yesterday, causing notable industry concern, writes Neill Barston.

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

Exclusive video: Global industry shines at the 2023 World Confectionery Conference

The 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully in Yorkshire, UK, last week, with sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation placed at the heart of the event.

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

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

A Day in the Life: Julian Lucas, marketing manager, Plamil Foods

After a strong stint of service with UK vegan pioneering business, Plamil Foods, sales and marketing manager Julian Lucas is set for retirement. Neill Barston quizzes him on his eventful career

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Companies claim key honours with the debut World Confectionery Awards

Companies from across the full spectrum of industry were bestowed with honours as part of our debut live event World Confectionery Conference, which celebrated the sector’s resilience despite wider business challenges, writes Neill Barston.

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

Behind the scenes: Plamil living the vegan dream by the sea

With a million-pound investment in new chocolate processing equipment and latest vegan product lines, Plamil Foods is facing wider production challenges of recruitment and navigating Brexit fallout with genuine optimism, as editor Neill Barston reports

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

UK confectionery market expects growth despite Brexit trading challenges

Market uncertainties with Brexit have made many UK firms wary of investment, including within confectionery. But as Neill Barston reports, Euromonitor research indicates there may be hope ahead

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

Creating healthier options to meet market demand remains a key focus

As we have reported over the past couple of months, there have been a number of studies underlining how much consumers value having healthier choice options, including within confectionery and bakery markets.

Business news, Ingredients