confectionery
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 report
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive report on this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, speaking to the NCA, Mondelez International, Ferrero, Ferrara, Whitakers Chocolates, Barry Callebaut, Freedom Mallows and Perfetti Van Melle
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Mars bars gain major recyclable packaging initiative in key UK retail trial
A major environmental move has been put forward this week as Mars bars make a limited switch to recyclable packaging variants, as part of its wider sustainability drive on reducing a reliance on plastics for its product ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
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
Barry Callebaut’s Second Generation chocolate gains Sweets & Snacks debut
Attendees to this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo are being afforded an industry first at the Barry Callebaut booth, as it showcases its much-heralded Second Generation chocolate, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Givaudan launches key AI-enhanced customer foresight system
The Givaudan fragrance, taste and wellbeing group has launched its AI-enhanced Customer Foresight platform that is anticipated to have a major impact on future product development, writes Neill Barston.
Tna solutions equipment series boosts Burts Snacks operations
Tna solutions has reported a successful partnership with premium snack manufacturer, Burts Snacks, enabling the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Plymouth, UK, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry study projects $66billion growth for global confectionery markets by 2027
Latest analysis of global confectionery markets has projected that the sector is forecast to grow by $66.29 billion during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.02% during the period, according to Research and Markets studies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey unveils Churro KitKat limited edition ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo
Just ahead of its Sweets & Snacks Expo appearance, Hershey is introducing KitKat fans to a hot new limited edition of the classic KitKat, which will now be available in a limited edition Churro format, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus, senior public affairs manager for the National Confectioners Association about the prospects for this year’s final show in Chicago, before the event is set to move to other US cities from next year. We discuss key trends and the return of its supplier showcase amid an action-packed event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Beneo primes for key Sweets & Snacks Expo confectionery ingredients showcase
The Beneo group is gearing-up for a key presentation of its ingredients solutions for the confectionery sector at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
AAK delivers premium cocoa butter compound for chocolate ranges
Ingredients specialist AAK has made a notable industry breakthrough in devising a premium cocoa butter substitute (CBS) compound that reportedly facilitates unprecedented levels of cocoa in chocolate compounds to deliver an improved taste for finished products, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cargill joins 2023’s World Confectionery Conference
With momentum fast gathering pace for this year’s returning World Confectionery Conference, our dynamic range of major speakers is developing significantly. Taking place under a combined banner of sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation, preparations are building decisively for its hosting in the UK for our 2023 edition.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gerhard Schubert Interpack interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Marcel Kiessling, sales director for Gerhard Schubert, on the company’s major Interpack presentations, as well as discussing its ongoing expansion of its German HQ.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack preview interview: Thomas Dohse, event director
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Interpack’s director Thomas Dohse on hopes for this year’s event, reflecting on the pandemic, and ongoing key challenges, as well as on wider plans for the much-anticipated 2023 event in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability