drinks

Horlicks aims for intergalactic success with Star Wars Skeleton Crew tie-in

Horlicks is set to venture to take a trip to a galaxy far, far away, as it showcases a new festive Star Wars themed arrival in the form of ‘Horlicks Kids, Chocoland’, a nutritious and chocolatey addition to the range targeting the family product market, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Oreo and Coca-Cola team-up for latest major product launch

A major brand collaboration has been unveiled between Coca-Cola and Oreo, which have now become ‘besties’ for a limited time due of products, writes Neill Barston.

Nestlé starts the party with its Mojito and mint After Eight edition

Nestlé has declared that it is ‘cocktail hour’ for its renowned After Eight brand, with its latest release introducing its latest twist on a much loved drink – Mojito & Mint, inspired by the classic Cuban party drink.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Fruit Lab set to create first female-owned micro factory in the country

An innovative initiative in Ivory Coast, the Cocoa Fruit Lab, is being devised to create the first women-owned micro-factory in the country to produce sustainable cocoa, chocolate and related juice products, reports Neill Barston.

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

Australia’s gourmet Nomad brand releases its latest hot chocolate series

Australian-based confectionery brand Nomad Chocolate has gained key national distribution with Woolworths stores for its latest 45% West African dark hot chocolate, writes Neill Barston.

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

Barry Callebaut hosts global launch for Cacaofruit experience series

Barry Callebaut has unveiled its Cacaofruit Experience series of products including a new
chocolate range, with further application for use across the confectionery, bakery, ice-cream and drinks market. Neill Barston reports from San Francisco

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, 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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