confectionery
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
Exclusive: Ferrero’s Sebastiano Collino becomes latest World Confectionery Conference keynote
Plans are progressing strongly for our World Confectionery Conference, with Sebastiano Collino, becoming the second member of Ferrero to be joining our must-attend event this autumn as a keynote speaker.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Time once again for confectionery companies to shine at our World Confectionery Awardss
Our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference on 11 September in Brussels, will also see a return for our World Confectionery Awards, celebrating the achievements of equipment, ingredients and finished product businesses from around the globe, as well as fast-rising companies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey approaches White House for exemption on US tariffs
The Hershey group has reportedly appealed directly to the White House in the US to be made exempt from its tariffs, which could cost the business $200 million this year, according to its estimations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Fairtrade International unveils five step approach to deliver enhanced farmer Living Income
Fairtrade International has moved to deliver an enhanced system for farmers, including within cocoa communities that streamlines processes at origin in a bid to create living incomes, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, 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
Dedicated robotics organisation rolled-out by Omron as part of key automation focus
Automation firm Omron has moved to deliver dedicated global robotics organisation, underlining its core focus on value proposition and an essential pillar of its complete end-to-end industry solutions.
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