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Nestlé offers ventilators tackling coronavirus cases in Ivory Coast

Nestlé has leant assistance to Ivory Coast in tackling the coronavirus pandemic through donating vital ventilator equipment to assist the treatment of severe cases of the disease.

Soreen donates snacks to support key workers tackling coronavirus

Having established itself in Britain over eight decades ago, Soreen, the British Malt Loaf maker, has shown its appreciation for NHS staff and other key workers during the coronavirus pandemic in donating a series of its snacks to staff.

UK confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls offers community gift ahead of VE Day celebrations

UK traditional confectionery brand Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls has made a heartfelt community gesture in distributing a surprise series of treats to nearby care homes in Wigan, Lancashire, as the nation prepares to celebrate VE Day.

Barry Callebaut and Unilever join forces to provide Ivory Coast soap donation

Swiss-headquartered Barry Callebaut has teamed up with Unilever in a joint-response against coronavirus in donating and distributing 10’000 pieces of soap to cocoa farming communities in Ivory Coast.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Sustainability

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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