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Exclusive extended feature: ProSweets Cologne 2024, editor’s preview
This year’s ProSweets offers an eclectic mix of exhibitors, as the event returns to its full strength after a shortened version last year, as Confectionery Production’s editor, Neill Barston discovers with this extended preview of the show
ISM & ProSweets 2024 preview interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Sabine Schommer, ISM director, on prospects for this year’s ISM and ProSweets events in Cologne, Germany, which return to their full 4-day format, after a period of challenging economic and pandemic conditions.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
COP28 gains agreements, yet leaves many environmental questions remaining
This week has seen the conclusion of the COP28 event in Dubai, which has aimed to unite the world in seeking solutions to the most urgent environmental issues facing our planet, with a breakthrough declaration being achieved to acknowledge that food chains need to be considered in any action by governments around the world.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference set for Brussels return in 2024
Major plans for the next edition of the World Confectionery Conference are taking shape, with the event set for a return to Brussels next year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
GoodSam snacks business founder, Heather K. Terry set to participate at COP28
Founder and CEO of ethical US-based snacks business, GoodSAM, Heather K. Terry (pictured) is set to participating at this year’s COP28 event in Dubai, examining climate change and sustainability in food chains, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Plans for US Peepsfest New Year confectionery celebrations gather pace
Plans are fast taking shape for one of America’s most colourful festive confectionery events is set to return this year, Peepsfest, in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, celebrating the achievements of the classic Peeps brand of sweets, and its centrepiece giant ‘chick drop,’ writes Neill Barston.
Back to Brussels for our World Confectionery Conference 2024
After a highly engaging and entertaining third edition of the World Confectionery Conference last month, it’s time to put a fresh date in your diary for our 2024 event, which will be destined to return back to Brussels, Belgium, next autumn.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sigep Italian artisan show reports Christmas season market buoyancy ahead of 2024 show
A host of key innovations are set to be highlighted at the Sigep international artisan gelato, pastry bakery and coffee show, which will host its 45th edition between 20-24 January 2024, with its organisers noting a key upturn in the segment’s fortunes, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GNT prepares latest Exberry solutions for FIE ingredients show
Netherlands-based colouring foods group, GNT, will open up an interactive “colour lab” for its plant-based Exberry concentrates at the fast-approaching Food Ingredients Europe event next week, writes Neill Barston.
Gulfood continues to deliver the goods as it nears its decade milestone
Now in its ninth year, Gulfood Manufacturing has established itself as a major hub for trade right across the sector in wider Middle East and North African region.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
ISM Middle East 2023 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Katharina Buschjager on prospects for this year’s ISM Middle East event, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Chinese pair claims iba UIBC Cup of Bakers 2023
One of the major highlights of this year’s iba event was provided with Lin Yeqiang and Feng Yingjie from China gaining the “The iba.UIBC.CUP of Bakers 2023”.
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference 2023 review
This year’s World Confectionery Conference took up the mantle putting a spotlight on major issues facing the sector, from supply chains, through to shared environmental and
social corporate responsibilities. Editor Neill Barston reports (pics by Philip Taylor).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2023 review
The 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully in Yorkshire, UK, last week, with sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation placed at the heart of the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability