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Exclusive: Extended review of State of the Industry Conference
Having been in post just over a decade as president and CEO of the NCA, John Downs continues to roll with the ever changing confectionery landscape. Editor Neill Barston meets him in Miami to reflect on this year’s State of the Industry Conference, and look ahead to Sweets & Snacks Expo
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely revives special edition Oxfam bars in Glastonbury ticket giveaway
After a previous successful initiative, Dutch ethically focused confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely, is again set to give away five pairs of tickets to the Glastonbury Festival, through exclusive limited edition bars available through Oxfam, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Placing the future of confectionery at the heart of the World Confectionery Conference
As president of Caobisco trade organisation and being part of Mondelez International’s key policy operations certainly ensures Can Buharali remains exceptionally busy. Editor Neill Barston catches up with him ahead of his return as a keynote to our World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Rainforest Alliance joins the 2025 World Confectionery Conference
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference 2025 edition are continuing at pace, with Thierry Touchais of the Rainforest Alliance becoming the latest to engage with our event as part of our major Q&A on sustainability within the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Make the most of World Confectionery Conference 2025 early bird rates
Plans for our World Confectionery Conference this year are fast taking shape, with our keynotes assembled for the event, as it calls in on Brussels to once again put some of the biggest issues, developments and trends under the spotlight.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Innovation takes centre stage at iba bakery and confectionery event
The continuing evolution of confectionery and bakery markets will be under microscope next month at the global iba event in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Exclusive: Euromonitor set to join the ranks of the 2025 World Confectionery Conference
Major insights from across the confectionery sector will be presented by Euromonitor at this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as the organisation becomes the latest to join our 2025 event.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fairtrade Foundation joins the 2025 World Confectionery Conference
The Fairtrade Foundation has confirmed sustainable cocoa sourcing lead, Jason Archie-Acheampong, will participate in the 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference in Brussels, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Snickers goes ‘Choco doodle do’ with New York Easter launch
It’s a clear case of ‘Choco-doodle do’ for Snickers this Easter, as a giant, near ten foot chicken will be setting its sights on New York’s Flatiron Plaza to promote the brand’s star seasonal confectionery series, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Early bird rates available for World Confectionery Conference 2025 edition
Early bird rates for our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference are now available to both readers and potential exhibitors at our key annual event that will place a major spotlight on issues and opportunities across the sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali set for World Confectionery Conference 2025 speaking return
The World Confectionery Conference is set offer a welcome return for Can Buharali, president of Caobisco, the key European industry trade association, which has continued to represent the interests of companies of all sizes across the sector, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference proves especially thought-provoking for major policies
This week’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami has once again set a high bar on delivering some genuine, precise insights into the US region’s performance, as well as providing an invaluable chance for the sector to exchange ideas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA president hails the power of collaboration at SOTIC, as US delivers record confectionery sales
An engaging opening to this year’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami was fashioned, as John Downs, CEO and president and CEO John Downs took to the stage taking the guise of a late night TV host, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Chocoa tackles major cocoa sector challenges head on
Major challenges in the global cocoa sector were addressed during the opening day of the Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference, including environmental impact, farmer pay and greater urgency for collective action, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability