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Exclusive: Cologne’s Choco Tec places sector’s future in the spotlight
Hundreds of executives from across the confectionery sector have been gathering in Cologne Germany this week to discuss major topics from cocoa prices and the challenges of farmers, to the impact of AI upon the wider industry, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery Production extends media partnership with ISM and ProSweets
With the major global events fast approaching, ISM Cologne and ProSweets has confirmed it has re-signed a longstanding media partnership with Confectionery Production magazine, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2024 editions shine in Cologne
This year’s ISM & ProSweets shows in Cologne, Germany, featured a host of dynamic exhibitors from around the world, which delivered eclectic and engaging events.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ProSweets sets major focus on hygienic systems forging functional confectionery
Among the hottest topics for discussion at this year’s ProSweets will be the delivery of efficient and hygienic depositing systems for functional confectionery ranges, according to the show’s organisers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
ISM & ProSweets 2024 preview interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Sabine Schommer, ISM director, on prospects for this year’s ISM and ProSweets events in Cologne, Germany, which return to their full 4-day format, after a period of challenging economic and pandemic conditions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM Cologne attracts global base of exhibitors for 2024 show
The organisers of the key ISM Cologne event have confirmed its plans for the 2024 have exceeded projections in delivering its most diverse range of participants, with a total of 1,350 exhibitors from 70 countries due to take part in next year’s show, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: ISM director reveals key confectionery event plans are full-steam ahead
This year’s ISM may be returning to Cologne against a backdrop of combined energy and ingredient inflation issues, yet its organisers remain confident of staging another show to remember. Editor Neill Barston speaks to event director Sabine Schommer on the prospects for ISM and its partner show, ProSweets
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ProSweets plans for revised dates gather momentum in Cologne
Plans for hosting ProSweets in Cologne, Germany, within the key ISM confectionery event are continuing to progress, with the exhibitor area continuing to be extended as part of the combined special edition event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
ISM organisers hail 2022’s event a success, despite pandemic-impacted visitor numbers
The organisers of ISM have confirmed its final attendance figures totalling 15,000 visitors across the four days of the key event in Cologne, Germany this week, with results notably impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM trade fair set to expand with Asian 2022 edition in Japan
The global ISM sweets trade fair is set to expand into asia, making its Japanese debut in Tokyo as the event seeks to embrace the region’s strong confectionery sector, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Anuga FoodTec global fair postponed over coronavirus pandemic
Anuga FoodTec, the major global packaging and processing sector event has become the latest industry trade fair to be postponed due to the coronavirus – with the March 2021 show now rescheduled to April 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows
The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ProSweets delivers a host of systems and equipment solutions
This year’s ProSweets in Cologne delivered a number of key sector launches from around the world, and proved one of the last major events in the sector before the Coronavirus forced cancellation of a number of global trade shows. Neill Barston reported on the key in event in Germany
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ProSweets 2020
Confectionery Production reports on ProSweets 2020 in Cologne, Germany. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Henk Somers, MD of Lareka, Stuart Grogan, operations director of BCH and Dave Symonds, regional sales manager for Baker Perkins.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing