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Kerry set to harness plant-based products for Gulfood Manufacturing launches

Irish-headquartered ingredients solutions group Kerry has set its sights on this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai, exploring a broad base of product applications for the sector, including within snacks and bakery ranges, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Sweetdreams gains key regional funding boosting UK chocolate manufacturing

UK confectionery business Sweetdreams Ltd has expanded its ranks and enhanced its operations with a funding grant of £92,000 from the North of Tyne Combined Authority, reports Neill Barston.

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

Hershey named sixth in DiversityInc’s latest Top 50 inclusive businesses

US confectionery giant Hershey has been named sixth on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity standings, with the company being recognised for its progressive policies on employment equality and approach to social inclusion, writes Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Hershey claims top spot in Forbes’ rankings of World’s Top Female Friendly companies

The Hershey Company has been ranked as the number one on Forbes’ list of the “World’s Top Female Friendly Companies,” emerging top from a lists totalling 300 leading businesses, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Haribo hit by shortage of lorry drivers amid Brexit complications

German-based confectionery group Haribo has confirmed it is experiencing delivery difficulties within the UK due to a shortage of lorry drivers serving the industry, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Regulatory, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut reveals key plans to increase diversity and inclusion across global teams

Barry Callebaut has unveiled a new diversity and inclusion strategy aiming to deliver a target of 40% of its director positions occupied by women, and 50% of senior management hires overall that reflect its local talent pools across the world, reports Neill Barston.

Mondelēz International appoints Robert Perkins as its first global diversity and inclusion officer

Global confectionery and snacks group Mondelēz International has appointed Robert Perkins as its first Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, reports Neill Barston

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Sun

28

Jan

ISM and ProSweets 2024

ISM and ProSweets international events return to Cologne, Germany, between 28-31, showcasing a host of major global developments across finished products, ingredients, as well as confectionery sector equipment that will be shaping markets for the year ahead. For more details visit www.ism-cologne.com

Tue

6

Feb

Chocoa cocoa and chocolate event

The annual Chocoa event makes a welcome return in a physical form in Amsterdam next February, placing vital supply chains under the spotlight.

It is set to draw together some of the industry’s leading lights to discuss major challenges facing the sector, and exploring combined solutions, featuring a trade fair and chocolate festival. The event is linked to the wider Amsterdam cocoa and chocolate week, which includes the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting. For details visit www.chocoa.nl

Thu

12

Sep

World Confectionery Conference 2024

The World Confectionery Conference is set for its fourth edition on 12 September, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.

Covering core confectionery, chocolate and snacks markets, the event will feature a high calibre of presentations representing the complete value chain of the industry. The event also incorporates our World Confectionery Awards, which will return once again next year. Catch our dedicated website, www.confectioneryconference for full updates including registration.

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