gluten-free

Gluten-free confectionery market projected to rise to $6.6 billion by 2032

A key increase for the gluten free confectionery sector has been projected, attaining $3.2 billion in revenues in 2022, with the segment expected to double within the next decade to $6.6 billion, according to analysis from Allied Market Research, reports Neill Barston.

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

Exclusive feature: Driving development of confectionery finished products

Challenging conditions amid the pandemic have driven demand for healthier and functional jellies and gums, representing key opportunities for manufacturers. We explore some of the latest equipment and finished products. Daisy Phillipson reports

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability

Biscuit Boutique delivers latest range combining confectionery and fine art

Premium confectionery brand Biscuit Boutique, specialising in combining porcelain painting with chocolate biscuit Bonbons, has delivered a new recipe targeting UK customers, writes Neill Barston.

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

G Bruce and Co introduces gluten-free seeds for snacks and bakery

Bulk ingredients business G Bruce and Co has introduced a new range of gluten-free seeds developed to boost food processors’ capability to produce nutritionally rich products, including snacks and baked goods.

Business news, Ingredients, New products

Biscuit International adds Northumbrian Fine Foods to its portfolio

Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF), the UK-based gluten and milk-free biscuit manufacturer, from CriSeren Foods.

Shelf life boost with new Thew Arnott coating series

Specialist ingredients companies Thew Arnott and Flo Chemical have introduced Flo Zein all-natural corn protein films developed to coat nuts and enhance shelf life, which have been created for the European market.

Food safety, New products

Gluten-free trend marches on

Among major trends that are showing no signs of slowing down as we move rapidly forward into 2018 is the rise of gluten-free products within the snacks and bakery sector.

Food safety, New products

Survey reveals potential for gluten-free bakery

DuPont Nutrition & Health has produced a consumer survey revealing untapped potential for bakers to develop more and better-quality products with extra nutritional benefits.

Food safety, New products

Events

Mon

12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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