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Hershey records strong North American performance, elevating first quarter results
An encouraging uplift in first quarter results was recorded by the US Hershey group, achieving net sales of $3.2 billion, up 8.9% year-on-year, as the business prepares for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo starting next week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 preview
With this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo set to take to the starters grid in Indianapolis in just a week’s time, Confectionery Production offers an exclusive video interview with the National Confectioners Association (NCA), which is behind the key US show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Engines fully revved for Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
Expectations are high for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo as it enters the starting grid for its fresh location in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Editor Neill Barston speaks to the NCA’s Carly Schildhaus on prospects for the 2024 show
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Blackpool Rock companies express fears over impact from Chinese imports
A group of Blackpool Rock confectionery producers have expressed fears for the future of their industry, after witnessing an influx of Chinese imitation ranges severely impact their trade, reports Neill Barston.
State of the Industry reflections: John Downs, NCA’s president and CEO interview
Seeming in relaxed form, John Downs concluded the event with some added notes of motivation for the assembled audience, reaffirming his view that there’s plenty of dynamism and determination that will see the industry within the US through its various supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ameel marks 25th anniversary with world’s largest candy cake
Belgian-based wholesale confectionery business Ameel Candy World has marked its 25th anniversary through constructing a claimed world’s largest candy cake, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2024 editions shine in Cologne
This year’s ISM & ProSweets shows in Cologne, Germany, featured a host of dynamic exhibitors from around the world, which delivered eclectic and engaging events.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM draws major global audience across key confectionery industry event in Cologne
The overall international visitor turnout for ISM Cologne in its traditional early year hit 30,000 attendees from over 140 countries, flocking to see a host of international product innovations across five major halls for the 2024 event, writes Neill Barston.
Keep in touch with the much-anticipated ISM & ProSweets events
With ISM and ProSweets just a few days away, there are plenty of opportunities to gain some valuable insights into latest industry trends that will making their mark for the year ahead at this year’s events in Cologne, Germany, starting this Sunday.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA unveils latest industry intake of key Future Leaders Programme
A total of eight ambitious young industry professionals have formed the latest intake of the National Confectioners Association 2024 Future Leadership Programme, designed to inspire and develop the next generation of management stars within the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video Exclusive: ISM & ProSweets 2024 preview
This year’s ISM & ProSweets events are set to return in Cologne Germany between 28-31 January, showcasing a wealth of talent across finished products, ingredients, equipment and systems, as the events are back to their traditional four-day format.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
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.