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World Confectionery Conference Final Countdown
It’s finally arrived! In just 48 hours we’ll be joining the industry in Brussels for our second World Confectionery Conference, which our team is keenly anticipating will be a great success.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Luker Chocolate gears up for key World Confectionery Conference appearance
Colombia’s Luker Chocolate is set to make a welcome return to the World Confectionery Conference, as editor Neill Barston discusses with its European sales manager, Paul Morris, ahead of its appearance at the event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GEA set to showcase SmartPacker system at PPMA packaging and processing event
German-headquartered equipment firm GEA will be promoting its expertise in packaging systems at the UK’s PPMA Total event at the NEC, with its SmartPacker TwinTube offering a core focus.
NCA and Caobisco issue joint plea to US and European governments in tackling sugar shortages
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has joined forces with European confectionery organisation Caobisco, in a plea to governments in the US and Europe to take urgent action addressing “deeply concerning” sugar shortages, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Research shows alternative confectionery ingredients and vegan markets continue global growth
According to recent Grand View Research figures, the vegan segment was last year worth a total of $1.1 billion, with 11 per cent growth rate expected until 2030, as functional health-based ingredients markets in particular proving particularly strong, reports Neill Barston.
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Vegan KitKat success sparks Nestlé decision for European-wide roll-out
Following a successful initial roll-out in the UK and a limited wider release, Nestlé’s KitKat V, the brand’s vegan version, will now be released in a total of 15 European countries, writes Neill Barston.
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UK’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair set to reveal diverse confectionery treats
The UK’s Speciality and Fine Food Fair is anticipate to reveal a broad range of innovations within the sector, including some notable snacks and confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Whitakers Chocolates expands with its first ‘Easymelt’ couverture series
UK confectionery business Whitakers Chocolates is continuing expansion of its portfolio with a significant move into producing the firm’s first ‘Easymelt’ couverture line, writes Neill Barston.
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Ferrero confirms Kinder Surprise products have returned to UK shelves
Ferrero has confirmed that Kinder Surprise products are now back on UK shelves, after they were withdrawn this summer following a salmonella outbreak at its Arlon factory, which has now been resolved, reports Neill Barston.
Luker Chocolate: World Confectionery Conference preview
Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Paul Morris, European sales manager of Luker Chocolate, ahead of the company’s World Confectionery Conference appearance
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Exclusive video: Luker Chocolate World Confectionery Conference preview interview
With this year’s World Confectionery Conference fast approaching, we speak exclusively to Paul Morris, European sales manager for Colombia’s ethically-focused confectionery business Luker Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
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Registrations keep on rolling for the 2022 World Confectionery Conference
After a significant period of planning, our World Confectionery Conference draws ever nearer in just a couple of weeks’ time, and we’re looking forward to engaging with as many of you as possible in Brussels on 9 September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
PPMA packaging and processing event to showcase key industry technology
The PPMA Total processing and packaging show has confirmed a major focus on industry technology for this year’s event taking place once again at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Baker Perkins: World Confectionery Conference behind the scenes
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Keith Graham, business development manager at Baker Perkins, ahead of the company’s appearance at the World Confectionery Conference, discussing pandemics, being acquired and its latest starchless depositing system.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability