Academy of Chocolate

Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards

The UK’s Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and south-east Asian artisans, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

A fine confectionery legacy left by the late Sara Jayne Stanes

This week’s column is dedicated to the late Sara Jayne Stanes, founder of the UK’s Academy of Chocolate, who had been a great friend to Confectionery Production and major ambassador for the industry.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Sustainability

Global tributes paid to Academy of Chocolate president Sara Jayne Stanes

Tributes have been paid from across industry to Sara Jayne Stanes OBE, president and founder of the UK-based Academy of Chocolate, who died last weekend, aged 75, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Mayku research reveals booming British artisan confectionery sector

UK-wide research from desktop factory Mayku has revealed an increase in artisan chocolate making during coronavirus pandemic quarantine conditions, in a British market Mondelēz International has put at over £5.3 billion.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Championing global artisans with the Academy of Chocolate

Since its creation 15 years ago, the UK’s Academy of Chocolate has hailed some of the world’s finest artisan producers. Neill Barston speaks to its founder and Confectionery Production editorial board member Sara Jayne Stanes on challenges facing the sector, plans for the academy’s annual awards and her undimmed love for the industry

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Academy of Chocolate Awards entries open

The UK’s annual Academy of Chocolate awards have opened for entries, aiming to showcase some of the world’s most talented chocolate producers.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Castronovo Chocolate claims Golden Bean honours at Academy of Chocolate awards

A record number of artisan confectioners from across the world submitted entries for the Academy of Chocolate awards, presented at Claridge’s Hotel in Mayfair, London.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability

Events

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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