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York Cocoa House chocolatiers to lead World Confectionery Conference activity day
Visitors to our World Confectionery Conference will have a special opportunity engaging with our second day activities, which form a valuable added optional experience. As previously reported, attendees at our industry showcase on 5 October, are invited to join our team for the second day exploring the nearby historic city of York, which remains notably proud of its industry status as the ‘UK’s capital of chocolate.”
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Whitakers Chocolates prepares to fly the flag for British confectionery at Sweets and Snacks Expo
UK confectionery group Whitakers Chocolates is preparing to exhibit at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, showcasing its series of high quality chocolate patties, as it prepares to expand its operations in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Sacmi set for major Interpack equipment launches in Dusseldorf next week
Italy’s Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate technologies will once again be set to play a pivotal role at this year’s Interpack, with the events doors set to open next Thursday in Dusseldorf, Germany, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: The International Confectionery Association agrees to intensify global sector collaboration
The International Confectionery Association (ICA), consisting of key global industry trade bodies including Europe’s Caobisco and America’s NCA organisation have met at this year’s ISM event in Germany, and agreed to strengthen existing ties in addressing global sector issues, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM 2023 Cologne final event report
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Sabine Schommer on the conclusion of this year’s ISM, which returned after considerable Covid-19 restrictions impacted on last year’s show. As the director reveals, there were visitors and exhibitors from Asia for the first time in three years, as well as a high level of innovation and new launches.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Catch our early bird World Confectionery Conference rates before end of April
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference event for 2023, which will be taking place in Harrogate, UK, on 5 October are coming together strongly, and you can still make the most of our early bird attendance rates, which end on 30 April.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM confirms return to traditional show dates from January 2024
The organisers of ISM global confectionery event in Cologne have confirmed that it is set to return to its traditional January dates from 2024, after successfully concluded its latest edition this week, reports Neill Barston.
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Bühler confirms Interpack showcases, including delivering cocoa application centre plans
Equipment and systems group Bühler has unveiled plans for its core solutions for confectionery and bakery at this year’s Interpack, as it also reveals a new cocoa application centre at its Swiss headquarters, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
No added sugar candy floss from tri d’Aix takes main winner’s prize at ISM awards
The landmark Cologne sky tower served as a fitting backdrop for ISM’s key annual new product awards, with the top position being awarded to German-based tri d’Aix’s inventive sugar free Sweet Stories candy floss release, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco backs calls for urgent EU measures tackling major sugar price rises
Caobisco European confectionery trade body has joined urgent calls for EU action on high inflation of sugar prices that are impacting heavily on SME enterprises, with the sector fearing factory closures and widespread job losses, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Candy Kittens launches plant-based series at ISM Cologne
Screen presenter and entrepreneur Jamie Laing, co-founder of British confectionery business Candy Kittens has spoken of his company’s latest launch at ISM, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video interview exclusive: Tanis succeeds with Guinness World Record gummy attempt
A celebratory mood is in the air at Tanis confectionery equipment, as the company gains a landmark achievement in creating the world’s largest ever gummy sweet, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Cocoa Association of Asia welcomes Barry Callebaut’s Elie Fouché as new chairman
The Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA) has confirmed Elie Fouché, Vice-President for Cocoa, Asia Pacific at Barry Callebaut, as its new chairman, who offered an incoming message of optimism for the region’s sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Cocoa upcycling business Koa set for ISM showcase
With cocoa bean processing traditionally experiencing considerable wastage, Koa is among a small group of firms making a key impact with environmentally-friendly methods forging new confectionery ranges. Neill Barston speaks to co-founder Anian Schreiber on its rapid rise ahead of its appearance at this year’s ISM.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability