chocolate
Video interview: Cocoba cracking a British confectionery record
Having set what is believed to have been a British record for its giant 7ft Easter egg, Kent’s Cocoba is now on a mission to crack its next task of melting down its colossal creation into 3,000 bars, with proceeds going to charity. Catch our video interview for the inside story.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut reveals key areas for creating chocolate success
With the confectionery market facing a notable array of tests, Swiss headquartered Barry Callebaut has devised its top-five manufacturers checklist of core areas for success in developing chocolate ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Valrhona prepares Lotus Collection for major TFWA Singapore expo
Major French chocolatier Valrhona is set to join a host of industry businesses within the travel retail sector, including fellow confectioners, at the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Scott Coles named as Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland’s new MD
Nestlé has unveiled Scott Coles as its new Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland, having succeeded in several key roles with the business across its global activities, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Primed for Indianapolis’s Sweets and Snacks Expo 2025
Engines are fully revved again for this year’s Indianapolis Sweets & Snacks Expo. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus of organising group, the National Confectioners Association, on what to expect for 2025’s major global showcase
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2025 preview
Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston, speaks to Carly Schildhaus, director of public affairs and communications for the National Confectioners Association, which once again returns to organise the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley reveals latest Tricks, Treats and Trends report for Halfway to Halloween campaign
Though the spooky season may well be a number of months off, Mars is dusting off the confectionery broomsticks in preparation for the occasion with its Halfway to Halloween campaign, unveiling some supernatural surprises for its 2025 collection, writes Neill Barston.
ISM reports early bird growth in exhibition space for 2026 event
Following a strongly received 2025 edition, ISM’s flagship global confectionery show in Cologne Germany has reported over 10% growth in exhibition space, year-on-year, for its next show in February 2026, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Sweetdreams strikes Choc Nibbles deal with Freedom Confectionery for Sweets & Snacks Expo launch
An ambitious move from British brand Sweetdreams Ltd has revealed a major milestone for the business, as it joins forces with fellow UK company Freedom Confectionery, for the distribution of its classic Choc Nibbles series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Positive outlook projected for Sweden’s AAK ingredients business
Swedish ingredients group AAK has delivered its first quarter results, with the company posting a 1% profit increase year-on-year to 1,26 billion SEK (115.2 million euros), despite challenging market conditions, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Extended review of State of the Industry Conference
Having been in post just over a decade as president and CEO of the NCA, John Downs continues to roll with the ever changing confectionery landscape. Editor Neill Barston meets him in Miami to reflect on this year’s State of the Industry Conference, and look ahead to Sweets & Snacks Expo
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Latest limited edition Aero offering continues brand’s British campaign
The UK division of Nestlé Confectionery has offered high hopes for its latest treat in the form of its Aero Coconut flavour sharing bar, which is rolling out across British shelves as an exclusive limited edition series, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
MrBeast’s confectionery brand, Feastables, moves to deliver Fairtrade cocoa sourcing
US confectionery brand Feastables, founded by social media star Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, has moved to ensure 100% of its cocoa is sourced from Fairtrade certified cooperatives, enhancing its sustainability practices, writes Neill Barston.
Tony’s Chocolonely revives special edition Oxfam bars in Glastonbury ticket giveaway
After a previous successful initiative, Dutch ethically focused confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely, is again set to give away five pairs of tickets to the Glastonbury Festival, through exclusive limited edition bars available through Oxfam, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability