Francesco Tramontin
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
World Confectionery Conference 2023 review
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, 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
Ferrero reveals further progress on sustainability gains with cocoa charter update
Ferrero has unveiled its latest Cocoa Charter Progress report, detailing its ongoing drive towards sustainable sourcing, with key achievements including reaching 198,000 farmers within its programmes, and delivering 100% independently certified status for its supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
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.
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Ferrero’s sustainability report reveals continued progress on key operational goals
A core achievement has been delivered by the Ferrero Group, as it expressed confidence in achieving its principal environmental and broader operating goals as it released its 14th sustainability report, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference plans move forward for 2023
The World Confectionery Conference will return as a live event for 2023, and will be staged in the UK this autumn, featuring a dynamic range of industry speakers, as editor Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference preview interview
The World Confectionery Conference will be returning as a live showcase this autumn. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, Ferrero’s vice president of EU institutional relations and the group’s public policy centre, who will be featuring as part of a dynamic line-up of speakers for our must-attend event of 2023
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Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, reflecting on this year’s event and looking ahead to our 2023 show, where he will be returning again to discuss key issues impacting on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video Exclusive: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference 2023 edition are fast taking shape, with the event set to make a return to Brussels on 14 September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022: event review
This year’s World Confectionery Conference was successfully held in Brussels, Belgium, covering a broad spectrum of
key topics for our industries, as editor Neill Barston reports
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Ferrero reports improved global turnover of €12.7 billion amid global expansion
An improved annual financial position has been reported by Ferrero International, parent company of the Ferrero Group, which continued to expand its global operations, with turnover for 2021 up 3.4% to 12.7 billion, writes Neill Barston.
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World Confectionery Conference interview exclusive: Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin
This year’s World Confectionery Conference takes place in Brussels. Neill Barston speaks to our latest keynote speaker, Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin, on key issues facing the industry
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World Confectionery Conference: Ferrero Focus, Francesco Tramontin interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, on his appearance as a keynote speaker at the World Confectionery Conference, and the company’s progress on tackling core sustainability issues.