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ISM confirms key expansion for 2019’s global confectionery fair
The organisers of the ISM international confectionery trade fair have confirmed next year’s event in Cologne, Germany, is set to be even bigger than ever with an additional hall dedicated to industry developments.
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Market studies project confectionery sector growth to 2022
The global confectionery market has been forecast to rise to a total of $230.9 billion by 2022, at a rate of 3.7% annual growth, according to industry analysis.
Domino Printing Sciences celebrates 40th anniversary
UK-based Domino Printing Sciences has marked its 40th anniversary of manufacturing printing and coding solutions with an event at its Cambridge headquarters.
Indian confectionery event forges link with International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting
An innovative educational confectionery event held in Chennai, India, has seen a collaboration between Cocoatrait and the UK based International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting (IICCT).
IPACK-IMA event in Italy opens with trade visitors from around the world
A wide range of innovations are expected to be unveiled at this year’s IPACK-IMA event that opened in Milan, Italy today
Milka brand joins Mondelēz International’s sustainability scheme
Mondelēz International has confirmed its Milka chocolate brand will join the company’s cocoa sourcing programme, as part of an ongoing target of sourcing all of its cocoa sustainably.
Mondelēz increases sustainably sourced cocoa supplies
Volumes of sustainably sourced cocoa delivered by Mondelēz International have increased 14% over the past two years, to 35%, according to its latest studies.
What’s in store for 2018?
Katie Smith looks at what’s in store for the confectionery industry in 2018.
Global sugar production to accelerate in 2017/18
Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence has released its latest predictions that the worldwide sugar market is to experience a record year of production to 192 million tonnes by the end of this season.
Sugar supply
EU sugar quotas may boost production in the short term, but the long term impacts remain unclear. Diana Yordanova reports from Brussels, Belgium.
Chocolate export value growth for UK in Q3
Chocolate was among the top ten food and drink products exported from the UK in the third quarter, according to new data, with exports reaching £30.9 million ($41.2m).
TricorBraun enters flexible packaging market
Packaging solutions company TricorBraun has acquired Canadian-based Taipak, a move which represents the company’s first foray into flexible packaging.
IFF joins forces with Wrigley to support mint farmers
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is partnering with Mars Wrigley Confectionery to support its initiative of improving the long-term viability of mint farming in India.
Savoury snack showcase
Some 155 exhibitors descended on Vienna, Austria, for the biennial Snackex trade show and conference from 21-22 June. Katie Smith reports.