Gemma Whitaker

Whitakers Chocolates prepares to fly the flag for British confectionery at Sweets and Snacks Expo

UK confectionery group Whitakers Chocolates is preparing to exhibit at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, showcasing its series of high quality chocolate patties, as it prepares to expand its operations in the US, reports Neill Barston.

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

Whitakers Chocolates celebrates King Charles III’s coronation with special edition ranges

With global media setting its sights on the coronation of King Charles III on 6 May, UK confectionery group Whitakers Chocolates has joined in the festivities through producing its own right royal range of treats to mark the major occasion, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

London’s IFE event 2022 reveals key confectionery market launches

A wide array of new confectionery and snacks lines came under the spotlight at London’s IFE 2022 event, with companies eager to exhibit their developments after a two year hiatus for the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Kathryn Brand.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Giving back in challenging times can make a real difference

Giving back in times of need is a commendable outlook and amid this global pandemic of coronavirus, it has been heartening to see some key examples of people doing something for their communities.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Whitakers Chocolates shows its support for NHS amid coronavirus outbreak

UK manufacturer Whitakers Chocolates has been doing its bit to lend some cheer during the coronavirus outbreak, by offering thanks to NHS staff in donating thousands of chocolates to Airedale General Hospital.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Whitakers Chocolates claims national accolade for its confectionery range

UK confectionery firm Whitakers Chocolates has claimed a silver accolade at The National Family Business Awards 2019, which saw companies from across a number of sectors compete.

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

Whitakers Chocolates to celebrate milestone in 2019

This year, Whitakers Chocolates will celebrate 130 years in business with a new range of products.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging

Events

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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