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Exclusive: Sweets & Snacks Expo on the fast track to success in Indianapolis
There was a strong mix of expectation and excitement surrounding the halls of the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo, as the event returned to Indianapolis three years after it had hosted the show during the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 review
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, came to a memorable close this past week, after gaining record attendance figures, with more than 16,000 registrations across the event, held between 14-16 May.
Sweets & Snacks Expo celebrates record attendance in its new Indianapolis home
This week in Indianapolis, there has been much enthusiastic talk of “Hoosier Hospitality,” the local warm welcome that the region has become particularly recognised for, and the city did not fail to deliver on the sense of anticipation of Sweets & Snacks Expo’s return to the city.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gain a chocolate taste of Brussels at the World Confectionery Conference
This year’s World Confectionery Conference in Brussels will once again have an extra special addition in the form of a special chocolate tour of some of the city’s finest chocolate artisans, who have won global acclaim.
Primed and under starter’s orders for the Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
With editorial deadlines pressing, this week’s blog is very much focused on a direct message of looking ahead to the fast approaching Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is due to kick off with its supplier showcase on 13 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston offers a sneak preview of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which makes a welcome return to Brussels, Belgium on 12 September 2024. This year’s confirmed keynotes include Cargill, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, Caobisco, Mintel and FMCG Gurus, with further presents right across the value chain of our industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami, 2024
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive review of this year’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami Flordia, where there was plenty of discussion of supply chain challenges facing the sector. Pic: Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA’s John Downs lifts up the industry with inspiring State of the Industry keynote
Entering this year’s State of the Industry Conference donning a striking personalised lab coat, backed by an uplifting soul soundtrack, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) president and CEO John Downs offered heartfelt praise for a sector facing a number of industry challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Extended review of ISM & ProSweets 2024
This year’s ProSweets and ISM events in Cologne offered up some key highlights, as editor Neill Barston discovers reporting on the two major shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International reaffirms focus on chocolate, biscuits and snacks
Mondelēz International has appeared at the US Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference, highlighting its strategy for furthering development across its complete snacking portfolio, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: ISM & ProSweets 2024 review
This year’s ISM & ProSweets shows in Cologne, Germany, featured a host of dynamic exhibitors from around the world, which delivered eclectic and engaging events.
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to key businesses at ProSweets, including Capol, DT&G Ltd, Schubert and Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate, to gain some insights into some of the latest developments across the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
WDS prepares enhanced machinery line-up for ProSweets 2024
In the wake of its major presence at Interpack, a broad array of machinery from Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) will be on display at this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne, Germany, as the event opens its doors this weekend, reports Neill Barston.
ProSweets sets major focus on hygienic systems forging functional confectionery
Among the hottest topics for discussion at this year’s ProSweets will be the delivery of efficient and hygienic depositing systems for functional confectionery ranges, according to the show’s organisers, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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