Barbara Blohberger

Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2023 review

This year’s World Confectionery Conference took up the mantle putting a spotlight on major issues facing the sector, from supply chains, through to shared environmental and
social corporate responsibilities. Editor Neill Barston reports (pics by Philip Taylor).

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

Exclusive: Caobisco opens third edition of the World Confectionery Conference

A major keynote address by Barbara Blohberger, vice president of Caobisco, championing sustainable practices, opened this year’s third edition of the World Confectionery Conference, reports Neill Barston.

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

World Confectionery Conference welcomes Sweetdreams finalising speaker positions

With a little over three months to go, it’s fantastic news that our World Confectionery Conference speaker line-up has been completed with the welcome addition of Sweetdreams confectionery, ensuring the UK gains some balanced representation for this year’s event.

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

Exclusive: The International Confectionery Association agrees to intensify global sector collaboration

The International Confectionery Association (ICA), consisting of key global industry trade bodies including Europe’s Caobisco and America’s NCA organisation have met at this year’s ISM event in Germany, and agreed to strengthen existing ties in addressing global sector issues, reports Neill Barston.

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

Exclusive: Caobisco joins World Confectionery Conference 2023 plans

Our World Confectionery Conference is set for a return later this autumn, as we bring the event to the UK, celebrating the entire value chain of the industry. Editor Neill Barston quizzes our latest keynote speaker Barbara Blohberger, vice president of Caobisco, chocolate, biscuit and confectionery association, on her speaking role at this year’s show

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

Caobisco re-confirms president Aldo Cristiano ahead of the World Confectionery Conference

Europe’a Caobisco trade association for chocolate, biscuits and confectionery, has re-confirmed Aldo Cristiano, of Ferrero, as its president for a period of two years, writes Neill Barston.

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