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Andy Baxendale interview: World Confectionery Conference feature
Confectionery Production catches up exclusively with sector expert Andy Baxendale to reflect on his career and plans for speaking at the 2021 World Confectionery Conference due to be held in Brussels next year. Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference focus: Andy Baxendale gears up for speaking at our sector showcase
As a member of Confectionery Production’s editorial board, Andy Baxendale has plenty of tales from his varied career. Editor Neill Barston meets him at his UK studios in Greater Manchester, to discuss life amid the pandemic, and his latest plans including preparing to speak at the 2021 World Confectionery Conference.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Olam gains industry accolade for AtSource cocoa sustainability platform
The global Olam agri-business group is celebrating after its innovative AtSource sustainability insights platform for products including cocoa, cashew and rice has gained the the 2020 Reuters Responsible Supply Chain Award.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Mars studies reveals importance of food safety and security in supply chains
The Chinese-based Mars Global Food Safety Centre (GFSC) commissioned a survey of more than 1,750 people in the United States, United Kingdom and China to gauge their awareness and concerns about food safety and security.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat enters travel retail market with first confectionery series
UK premium confectionery brand Hotel Chocolat its releasing its first ever travel retail exclusive this month, unveiling a series of luxury chocolates available within seven British airports.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
KitKat range expands with new Honeycomb and chocolate hazelnut spread flavours
Nestlé’s UK confectionery division has moved to extend its market-leading KiKat range with an addition of two new flavours, Honeycomb, and Chocolate Hazelnut spread, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Divine Chocolate agrees Nisa store deal marking national chocolate week
Ethically focused brand Divine Chocolate has agreed a deal to launch eight of its 90g sharing bars in Nisa stores within the UK to coincide with national Chocolate Week celebrations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Major report on reducing sugar in ranges poses ongoing industry challenge
This past week has seen the release of Public Health England’s (PHE) assessment of how its much-publicised drive to reduce sugar intake by 20% within food categories including confectionery has performed, and the results have been far from what was anticipated.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz expands its heritage range with Cadbury Bournville Fingers
Global manufacturer Mondelēz International has confirmed the key release of Cadbury Bournville Fingers, amid wider category growth of heritage brand confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
British ice cream maker Granny Gothards sees sales heat up in the desert of Dubai
With the cooler months of autumn having arrived, UK ice cream makers are looking to hotter countries overseas to maintain sales throughout the year, reports Neill Barston.
Focus: Behind the scenes preparing for ISM and ProSweets despite ongoing pandemic
Next year’s ISM and ProSweets are scheduled to take place once again in Cologne, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology at Koelnmesse, explains, there has already been a strong response from exhibitors from around the world who are keenly anticipating the event – which will is anticipated to be held with additional health and safety measures
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Public Health England figures show failure to cut sugar in confectionery
The latest figures from Public Health England (PHE) have shown that a sector campaign to cut sugar from food product ranges including confectionery, by 20% over the past four years, has failed to achieve any tangible reductions within chocolate and sweets, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Fresh flavour ingredients releases from Paradise Fruits at Food Matters Live
Natural ingredients specialist Paradise Fruits is to unveil a variety of new indulgent flavours to its Crunchy range at this year’s Food Matter Live virtual event.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Prestat pulls out the stops with confectionery fit for a Queen
As one of the very few brands to have a production warrant from the Queen, and beloved by the late Roald Dahl, Prestat remains an iconic British confectionery brand. Neill Barston explores its London production facilities as it contends with operating amid ongoing pandemic conditions
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability