Joseph William Thornton

Thorntons confirms plans to close UK stores amid pandemic challenges

UK confectionery brand Thorntons has confirmed none of its 61 British stores is set to reopen following the coronavirus pandemic, which it said had created a ‘tough and challenging retail environment,’ writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate

Returning after a six year break, the World Cocoa Conference is set to assemble key leaders and stakeholders from the cocoa sector to engage on the latest major topics facing the wider industry, between 21-24 April For more details, visit https: www.worldcocoaconference.org/

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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

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

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

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