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Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, reflecting on this year’s event and looking ahead to our 2023 show, where he will be returning again to discuss key issues impacting on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
CAOBISCO joins EU-wide call for government action on energy prices
CAOBISCO, the Association of the Chocolate, Biscuits & Confectionery Industries of Europe, has called on governments across the continent to reduce energy prices to avert a major crisis across the industry, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston reviews this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which took place at the Marriott Hotel, Brussels this month, successfully bringing together equipment, systems, ingredients, finished products and supply chain elements of the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video exclusive: World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 review
The 2022 edition of our World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully this month in Brussels, Belgium, attracting visitors and speakers from around the globe, in what proved an extremely memorable event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Mighty Earth welcomes EU move to strengthen deforestation regulations
Environmental campaign organisation Mighty Earth has welcomed the EU Parliament’s move to strengthen deforestation regulations, requiring greater due diligence from industry, including the cocoa sector, reports Neill Barston.
Companies claim key honours with the debut World Confectionery Awards
Companies from across the full spectrum of industry were bestowed with honours as part of our debut live event World Confectionery Conference, which celebrated the sector’s resilience despite wider business challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany’s ZDS set for key World Confectionery Conference presentation
Germany’s ZDS central college of the confectionery industry has played a key role over the past 70 years. Neill Barston meets its managing director, Andreas Bertram, ahead of his presentation at our World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sugden bakery machinery business set for World Confectionery Conference exhibition
British-based Sugden Ltd has confirmed it is set to be among exhibitors at this year’s World Confectionery Conference event in Brussels, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2022 plans taking shape
While pressing challenges remain for the global confectionery sector, a host of industry successes will be celebrated with our 2022 World Confectionery Conference this autumn.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference: Ferrero Focus, Francesco Tramontin interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston interviews Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, on his appearance as a keynote speaker at the World Confectionery Conference, and the company’s progress on tackling core sustainability issues.
World Confectionery Conference adds Innova Market Insights to its keynote speakers
Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar, of Innova Market Insights named as the latest keynote speaker for the event, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Awards 2022 now open
Our free-to-enter World Confectionery Awards, part of next year’s World Confectionery Conference, are open now until 4 July 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
CIUS European sugar users’ group backs calls to maintain existing EU market trading systems
CIUS, the committee of European Sugar Users has placed its support behind the EU Commission and Council in arguing against any changes to the present operation of the region’s sugar markets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
CAOBISCO welcomes Cocoa Barometer study noting industry action required on sustainability
The newly released Cocoa Barometer report on the state of the cocoa industry has been welcomed by CAOBISCO, the Association of chocolate industries of Europe, regarding actions needed by the sector and civil organisations to deliver on key sustainability goals, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability