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World Confectionery Conference early bird visitor rates extended into July
As the latest edition of the World Confectionery Conference continues to take shape, early bird visitor rates to this year’s event have been extended until July 15, so we are encouraging industry professionals to make the most of this key offer for our must-see show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks Expo 2024 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Caly Schildhaus, director of public affairs for the National Confectioners Association (NCA) in the US, gaining the inside track on this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo being held between 14-16 May in Indiana, Indianapolis
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Primed and under starter’s orders for the Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
With editorial deadlines pressing, this week’s blog is very much focused on a direct message of looking ahead to the fast approaching Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is due to kick off with its supplier showcase on 13 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 preview
With this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo set to take to the starters grid in Indianapolis in just a week’s time, Confectionery Production offers an exclusive video interview with the National Confectioners Association (NCA), which is behind the key US show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston offers a sneak preview of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which makes a welcome return to Brussels, Belgium on 12 September 2024. This year’s confirmed keynotes include Cargill, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, Caobisco, Mintel and FMCG Gurus, with further presents right across the value chain of our industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: World Confectionery Conference taking shape for Brussels return
Plans for this year’s World Confectionery Conference are fast taking shape, as the event gathers momentum for its autumn return to Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Wishing one and all a very happy Christmas and New Year
As we fast approach the final few days of the year, we’d just like to wish all our friends and colleagues across the confectionery sector a very happy Christmas and New Year, and may it offer the chance to take a well-earned break with friends and family.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Back to Brussels for our World Confectionery Conference 2024
After a highly engaging and entertaining third edition of the World Confectionery Conference last month, it’s time to put a fresh date in your diary for our 2024 event, which will be destined to return back to Brussels, Belgium, next autumn.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cocoa supply chains stand at a crossroads of whether industry will pay present market prices
This week, the chocolate confectionery supply chain stands at a fundamental crossroads in terms of whether the industry is willing to engage with higher prices for its cocoa supply chains.
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
Thanks for a highly enjoyable and engaging 2023 World Confectionery Conference
This week’s blog has a very simple, clear message, and that is one of thanks to everyone who helped make this year’s World Confectionery Conference held last Thursday in Harrogate UK, a genuine success.
Industry drive for healthier snacking investment comes amid spike in sales for indulgent confectionery
Among the most fascinating strategic industry moves of the past week has been Nestlé’s confirmed major investment into more healthier product ranges, including enhancing its confectionery portfolio to fit with producing better-for-you ranges across its entire product output.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweetdreams confectionery completes 2023 World Confectionery conference speaker line-up
The dynamic line-up for our 2023 World Confectionery Conference is set to be completed by UK-based business Sweetdreams confectionery in a speaking capacity, with the company having recently launched its Gozo premium chocolate range, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability