Richard Loynds

UK confectionery market steels itself for continued challenging conditions

Amid a pandemic, projected recession and post Brexit complications, the UK confectionery market is facing notably uncertain times, but there are still some glimmers of hope amid the challenges that clearly lie ahead, reports Neill Barston

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

Focus: Lollipop and hard candy manufacturers and equipment businesses continue to weather economic storm

The hard candies and lollipop segment of the confectionery market has had its challenges this year, as with all other areas of the sector. Neill Barston speaks to several businesses, FB Washburn, The Sweety Guy, and Loynds machinery, that have been weathering the present storm. Neill Barston reports 

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

The rise of CBD based confectionery continues to make its industry mark

Confectionery Production examines CBD candy and the processing machinery actuating this ever-growing trend. Daisy Phillipson reports

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability