Adrian Simpkin

A.L.Simpkin & Co marks shared centenary with Royal British Legion through special edition sweets

Sheffield-based confectionery business A.L.Simpkin & Co continues its centenary celebrations in partnering with the Royal British Legion, which is also marking its 100th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Behind the scenes: A.L.Simpkin & Co celebrates 100 years in business

Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Adrian Simpkin, director of A.L. Simpkin & Co on its centenary celebrations

Business news, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

UK confectionery market steels itself for continued challenging conditions

Amid a pandemic, projected recession and post Brexit complications, the UK confectionery market is facing notably uncertain times, but there are still some glimmers of hope amid the challenges that clearly lie ahead, reports Neill Barston

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

Dozens of UK businesses set to join ISM 50th anniversary celebrations

With ISM set to open its doors this weekend, Neill Barston speaks to some of the key UK businesses at the event in Cologne Germany

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

A wealth of major releases seals success for global confectionery businesses at ISM

With an impressive delegation of global businesses attending this year’s ISM, there were plenty of stand-out moments across the four-day showcase. Editor Neill Barston reports from Cologne

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