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Video exclusive: Mondelēz International records strong Sweets & Snacks performance

Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively in our latest video to Rick Brindle, Mondelēz International’s vice president for industry development, reflecting on last month’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, tackling the pandemic, and prospects for the remainder of 2022.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut set for ‘monumental breakthrough’ for cacaofruit series with Treat Tomorrow event

The Barry Callebaut Group has pledged a ‘monumental breakthrough’ with its cacaofruit range of chocolate and wider food and drink series, as part of its latest Treat Tomorrow online event, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability

Focus: Key Christmas season beckons for Ferrero’s UK and Ireland team

With a backdrop of economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic, the confectionery sector is facing challenges ahead, yet is showing strong signs of resilience. Neill Barston speaks to Levi Boorer, Ferrero’s UK customer development director, on its festive prospects

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Fritsch creates new learning academy for employees and customers

A new learning academy has been established by German bakery business Fritsch, which is set to provide training both in the classroom and online for employees and its customers.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory

Virtual reality brings an added perspective for business continuity

Evaluating the full global impact of the present coronavirus outbreak will take some considerable period to fully establish, as it continues to affect every aspect of our lives over the coming weeks, and probably months ahead.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability