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Exclusive: Concerns over lack of Easter shelf space for SME confectioners in major retailers

Key industry concerns have been expressed over a perceived lack of smaller and medium-sized confectionery manufacturers being represented on major British retail shelves this Easter, reports Neill Barston.

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

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

York Cocoa House chocolatiers to lead World Confectionery Conference activity day

Visitors to our World Confectionery Conference will have a special opportunity engaging with our second day activities, which form a valuable added optional experience. As previously reported, attendees at our industry showcase on 5 October, are invited to join our team for the second day exploring the nearby historic city of York, which remains notably proud of its industry status as the ‘UK’s capital of chocolate.”

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

Confectionery companies identify market diversification with digital tools

A major trend of confectionery companies seeking greater diversification within supply chains in response to challenging and uncertain market conditions, according to analysis from digitally-focused financial technology group, Phlo Systems, writes Neill Barston.

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

Focus: Raising the bar for chocolate production

The global chocolate market is continuing to be driven by processing and product development innovations despite pandemic challenges, as Neill Barston finds speaking to major corporations and smaller businesses influencing the sector, including Cargill.

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

Virtual Eko Chocolate show celebrates global cocoa industry

HRM Oba Dokun Thompson, a traditional regional ruler from Nigeria, and cocoa industry expert, reflected on the recent Eko Chocolate Show 2021 edition, which featured contributions from the UK’s Academy of Chocolate and York Cocoa Works.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Bringing confectionery production back to the heart of York

After opening a new chocolate production facility this summer, York Cocoa House has brought manufacturing back to one of Britain’s traditional confectionery centres. Neill Barston reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability