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The World Confectionery Conference opens in Brussels, Belgium
The 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference has opened in Brussels, with the event being opened by Caobisco president Can Buharali.
Mondelez unveils latest batch of budding snacking enteprises for its CoLab Tech accelerator scheme
Some of the brightest budding international industry talents within the snacking category are being given a key opportunity, as Mondelēz International selects ten fresh companies for its second CoLab Tech accelerator initiative, writes Neill Barston.
Rinsch completes World Confectionery Conference exhibitor line-up
With our World Confectionery Conference just days away, the exhibitor line-up is completed by German-based machinery business, Rinsch, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Fortnight begins with survey revealing its chocolate’s popularity
Fairtrade Fortnight begins today in the UK, with a major campaign centred on a theme that asserting that consumers have the power to help protect the future of essential products including bananas, cocoa and coffee, through their purchasing decisions, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Nutella prepares to mark its 60th anniversary at the World Confectionery Conference
As Ferrero’s key Nutella brand celebrates its 60th anniversary, the company has unveiled a special plant based vegan edition of the globally successful hazelnut spread, writes Neill Barston.
World Cocoa Foundation sets out risk assessments for EUDR compliance
A major move has been delivered by the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) in developing a comprehensive deforestation risk assessment methodology for its members to enable compliance with EUDR deforestation legislation, reports Neill Barston.
Sustainability and innovation developments remain at the heart of the World Confectionery Conference
The core dual themes of sustainability and innovation for this year’s World Confectionery Conference remain at the very heart of what drives our remarkably resilient industries, and we are anticipating plenty of key discussion points for our 2024 edition next week.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cargill delivers Deventer manufacturing expansion meeting chocolate coatings and fillings demands
The Cargill group has revealed a significant uprating of production capacity from its coatings and fillings plant by 60% in Deventer, The Netherlands, to help its European customers meet expanded demand for chocolate supplies, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Denmark’s Palsgaard set to offer ingredient inspiration at the World Confectionery Conference
Danish-based ingredients group, Palsgaard, is set to play a significant role at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as it continues to devise solutions across many market segments including chocolate and snacks categories.
Germany’s Hebenstreit wafer machinery names Marcel Monti Fackert as CEO
German-based wafer machinery business Hebenstreit has confirmed that Marcel Monti Fackert has joined the company as chief executive officer, writes Neill Barston.
KitKat takes its Have a Break slogan as inspiration for latest screen ad campaign
A fun-filled advertising campaign has been launched to promote its flagship KitKat brand, honing in on the importance of taking some quality time out to recharge our collective batteries, writes Neill Barston.
Guylian unveils eco revamp of seashell packaging celebrating Chocolate Week
Premium Belgian chocolate business, Guylian has delivered an additional packaging refresh for its line of flagship line of seashell-shaped, hazelnut praliné filled chocolates, reports Neill Barston.
Cargill uses World Water Week to extend community support to ensure vital supplies
The Cargill Group has confirmed an extension of a joint initiative with the Global Water Challenge (GWC), investing over $5m into plans to assist communities to maintain vital water supplies in key international communities in its supply chains, writes Neill Barston.
Fairtrade Foundation CEO Mike Gidney to step down, as it appoints new chair of trustees
The Fairtrade Foundation has confirmed that its CEO, Mike Gidney is set to step down from his role by the end of the year, as the social justice movement appoints Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o as its chair of trustees, writes Neill Barston.