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NCA seeks key accolade nominations, and speakers for Sweets & Snacks Expo
Enterprises from across the thriving US sweets and snacks scene are set to be honoured at the next State of the Industry Conference event next March, with its organisers, the NCA calling for entries from across the industry to put forward candidates for several key categories, writes Neill Barston.
Sweetdreams follows World Confectionery Conference success with new UK manufacturing facilities
Fresh from claiming a Team of the Year award at our World Confectionery Conference event last week, Sweetdreams Limited is celebrating further in agreeing a deal for an advanced new manufacturing base in Ashington, Northumberland, writes Neill Barston.
Businesses from around the globe gain honours at the World Confectionery Conference
A wealth of industry talent was celebrated on Thursday afternoon, as six winners emerged triumphant with accolades at the World Confectionery Conference as it made a successful return to Brussels in Belgium, reports Neill Barston.
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.
Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as president for US operations
The US-based Hershey Company has unveiled Michael Del Pozzo as President for its US operations, as the business seeks to drive forward its operations within its core market, writes 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.
Exclusive: California Cultured sets its sights on the World Confectionery Conference
With our World Confectionery Conference just around the corner, we speak to Alan Perlstein CEO of California Cultured, producing alternative sources of a lab-created chocolate that forms part of a wider evolution of food manufacturing methods. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on its prospects as it prepares for a major commercial roll-out.