Surmaya Talyarkhan

Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2023 review

This year’s World Confectionery Conference took up the mantle putting a spotlight on major issues facing the sector, from supply chains, through to shared environmental and
social corporate responsibilities. Editor Neill Barston reports (pics by Philip Taylor).

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

World Confectionery Conference Exclusive: Fairtrade Foundation continues fight for farmers’ rights

This year’s World Confectionery Conference will again feature a keynote speaking contribution from Fairtrade on its positive action with the crucial cocoa supply chain. Neill Barston speaks to Surmaya Talyarkhan, senior sustainability sourcing manager for cocoa, at Fairtrade Foundation, who discusses her work ahead of appearing at our 2023 show.

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

Exclusive video: Fairtrade Foundation World Confectionery Conference preview

With our World Confectionery Conference just around the corner, we offer an exclusive sneak preview of Fairtrade Foundation’s plans for its keynote presentation at this year’s event in Harrogate Yorkshire, UK.

Cocoa & chocolate, 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