global markets

Industry faces key global pressures from Indonesia’s concerning palm oil export ban

The surprise decision by authorities in Indonesia last weekend to ban exports of palm oil could well have major implications for some of the biggest manufacturers within the confectionery sector.

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

Sector research reveals major potential for private label snacking categories

Research from ingredients group Kerry has revealed the global snacks market is now worth $115 billion a year, with annual growth of 2% projected to 2023, reports Neill Barston.

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

Hershey CEO hails key improvements with first quarter results

The CEO and president of Hershey, Michele Buck, has hailed ‘broad-based growth’ in its first quarter results delivering reported net sales up 12.7% to $2.3 billion for the period, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Easter confectionery hopes may be fuelled by growth in online retailing

As communities around the world settle down to celebrate Easter this weekend around the world, it’s certain that there will be plenty of opportunity to reflect on the monumental events of the past year.

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

FDF figures show exports, including confectionery, experience half-year drop

The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest first half-year analysis revealing exports, including confectionery, have fallen during the period for the first time since 2015, reports Neill Barston

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

Championing global artisans with the Academy of Chocolate

Since its creation 15 years ago, the UK’s Academy of Chocolate has hailed some of the world’s finest artisan producers. Neill Barston speaks to its founder and Confectionery Production editorial board member Sara Jayne Stanes on challenges facing the sector, plans for the academy’s annual awards and her undimmed love for the industry

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

The rise of CBD based confectionery continues to make its industry mark

Confectionery Production examines CBD candy and the processing machinery actuating this ever-growing trend. Daisy Phillipson reports

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

pladis appoints chief insights officer as company focuses on growth strategy

Snacks group pladis has appointed Geoff Painter as Chief Insights Officer, as the business continues its growth trend.

Business news, New products

Events

Mon

13

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is set to draw a global audience when it returns between 13-16 May in a new setting in Indianapolis. showcasing some of the biggest confectionery brands in the world, in addition to its key supplier showcase for the region. For full details visit sweetsandsnacks.com

Thu

27

Jun

International Cheese & Dairy Expo

The new Expo, which includes the International Cheese and Dairy Awards & Dairy Industries Expo have created one event which will be entirely dedicated the dairy industry.

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.com for full updates including registration.

Tue

5

Nov

Gulfood Manufacturing

The premier show for equipment, systems and ingredients returns once again to the Middle East, in Dubai, highlighting latest annual developments for the region within this core segments. For more details visit gulfoodmanufacturing.com

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