Anton Vincent

Mars unveils major $70 million investment in US R&D capabilities in New Jersey

Major investment from Mars valued at $70 million into its US manufacturing operations at Hackettstown, New Jersey, will see the development of significant new research and development facilities serving the region, reports Neill Barston.

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

Mars targets growth to $1 billion for its global ice cream business

Mars has confirmed ambitious targets to extend its ice cream business, led by its Dovebar, to a value of $1 billion by 2030, amid notable wider category growth, reports Neill Barston.

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

State of the Industry Conference, Miami

Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video report from the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, focused on addressing major trends for the year ahead, as well as releasing the NCA’s key State of Treating report.

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

Exclusive video: State of the Industry Conference review

This week, Confectionery Production has reported live from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami, which saw the unveiling of the key State of Treating report on major consumer trends.

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

Mars Wrigley’s Anton Vincent gains NCA’s distinguished service award

Anton Vincent, president of Mars Wrigley, emerged with a distinguished Service Award this week from the National Confectioners Association, presented at the State of the Industry Conference, reports Neill Barston.

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

US State of Treating report 2022 reveals boost for chocolate and candy sales

Key findings from the National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating report revealed US chocolate sales rose 9.2% to $16.7 billion in 2021, as other segments grew even higher, up 14.5% to $9.1 billion, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Mars delivers digital Treat Town app for Halloween celebrations

Mars Wrigley has unveiled its Treat Town digital app for mobile phones to help families celebrate Halloween in an innovative, socially distanced way amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston

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

Events

Mon

13

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is set to draw a global audience when it returns between 13-16 May in a new setting in Indianapolis. showcasing some of the biggest confectionery brands in the world, in addition to its key supplier showcase for the region. For full details visit sweetsandsnacks.com

Thu

27

Jun

International Cheese & Dairy Expo

The new Expo, which includes the International Cheese and Dairy Awards & Dairy Industries Expo have created one event which will be entirely dedicated the dairy industry.

Thu

12

Sep

World Confectionery Conference 2024

The World Confectionery Conference is set for its fourth edition on 12 September, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.

Covering core confectionery, chocolate and snacks markets, the event will feature a high calibre of presentations representing the complete value chain of the industry. The event also incorporates our World Confectionery Awards, which will return once again next year. Catch our dedicated website, www.confectioneryconference.com for full updates including registration.

Tue

5

Nov

Gulfood Manufacturing

The premier show for equipment, systems and ingredients returns once again to the Middle East, in Dubai, highlighting latest annual developments for the region within this core segments. For more details visit gulfoodmanufacturing.com

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