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ISM & ProSweets events set to place product and consumer trends centre stage
Returning in its traditional January position, this year’s key ISM & ProSweets events are set to place major consumer and product trends under the microscope, highlighting key global industry developments, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory
Ferrero unveils a feast of festive treats for Christmas 2023
Ferrero has unveiled a host of festive treats for the Christmas season including a grand assortment of chocolates, special edition Nutella glass jars and Keebler Fudge Stripes gingerbread cookies in a limited edition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Elf movie, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
NCA collaborates with White House for magical Christmas makeover
An impressive candy-enhanced winter wonderland has been forged with the White House’s holiday theme décor by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Washington, US, courtesy of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), writes Neill Barston.
Ferrara confirms deal to buy Jelly Belly Candy Company
A major confectionery deal has been confirmed in the US, as Chicago’s Ferrara Candy Company has unveiled a move to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
US families set celebrate with ‘spooktacularly’ strong multi-billion Halloween sales projected
Latest research from the National Confectioners Association has found that consumers are expecting to be on frighteningly good form this Halloween, with 93% of Americans set to share spooktacular tally of $6 billion in chocolate, candy and confectionery treats with friends, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Chicago records a stellar performance with city’s 26th Sweets & Snacks event
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo event has freshly concluded at McCormick Place, and has proved extremely memorable for its final edition being held in Chicago, US, before relocating to Indianapolis in 2024.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: State of the Industry Conference review
This week, Confectionery Production has reported live from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami, which saw the unveiling of the key State of Treating report on major consumer trends.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference reaches for the stars
This week has proved an exceptionally busy one for the magazine, topped off by reporting from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Event which took place in Miami, Florida.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Frankford Candy extends line-up with Kraft Heinz gummies
US-based Frankford Candy, established manufacturing and marketing licensed confections and gifts, is expanding its lineup of Kraft Heinz gummies, writes Neill Barston.
Key confectionery leaders to explore sector goals at NCA’s State of the Industry Conference
US confectionery leaders are set to assemble in Miami this weekend for the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Conference, placing a critical spotlight on this year’s major market trends and developments, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video exclusive: Mondelēz International records strong Sweets & Snacks performance
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively in our latest video to Rick Brindle, Mondelēz International’s vice president for industry development, reflecting on last month’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, tackling the pandemic, and prospects for the remainder of 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Vidal reports strong success from Sweets & Snacks Expo 25th anniversary event
Vidal Candies has reported a strong response to its latest ranges at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, with the business being among the original exhibitors of the key US event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Latest sector research finds global chocolate market forecasts a rise to €312 billion by 2030
With the confectionery sector showing sustained growth throughout the pandemic, the global chocolate market is forecast to reach a total of $312.6 billion by 2030, according to latest studies from Researchandmarkets.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks supplier showcase 2022
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive review of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase, meeting packaging specialists tna, Cargill’s ingredients team, DT&G Ltd equipment, and Capol on its latest ingredients developments for the US and wider global markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability