biscuit production

Ugandan farmer looks to reverse poverty with new processing plant

Ugandan farmer Anthony Kalulu is on a mission to reverse poverty in his region with plans for a new agro-processing plant that will supply biscuit and yogurt producers with high-quality cassava flour, reports Rebecca Tee.

Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Caobisco president Mary Barnard stresses need for Brexit deal

Having taken up her post nearly a year ago, Caobisco president Mary Barnard, who head’s Mondelez International’s chocolate division, reflects on an especially eventful period. Neill Barston reports exclusively

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients

GEA releases latest thermoforming packaging technology system

GEA has unveiled its latest generation of thermoforming packaging targeting a broad spectrum of markets including biscuit, bread production, croissants, and other food segments.

Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing

Indian confectionery market expresses concerns over ‘traffic light’ labelling

Raghavendra Verma reports from New Delhi on a new government system in India of food labelling that have prompted major concerns from industry

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory

Events

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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