health and safety

Quelen Fruits attains EU quality standards with Tomra sorting solutions

Chilean walnut producer Quelen Fruits has reported surpassing European quality production standards with the assistance of Tomra Food’s equipment solutions, reports Neill Barston.

Ferrero confirms Kinder Surprise products have returned to UK shelves

Ferrero has confirmed that Kinder Surprise products are now back on UK shelves, after they were withdrawn this summer following a salmonella outbreak at its Arlon factory, which has now been resolved, reports Neill Barston.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability

Scaled down ProSweets fair set to be held within the same halls as ISM event

The organising team behind ProSweets equipment and systems trade fair has confirmed it is to be staged in a reduced format in January, within the same level halls as its parallel ISM confectionery event in Cologne, Germany, writes Neill Barston.

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

Capol gains major AA British Retail Consortium food safety rating

German-based confectionery surface treatment specialist Capol receives the major accolade of BRC Food “AA” classification in this year’s BRC surveillance audit for the quality of its safety standards.

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

Lindt & Sprüngli records dip in performance amid coronavirus, despite strong start to 2020

The Swiss-based Lindt & Sprüngli confectionery group has stated that despite a promising start to the year, its sales for 2020 are anticipated to be down between 5-7% due to trading conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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

Packaging health and safety seminar examines new international standards

A seminar focusing on new international health and safety standards affecting the packaging industry is to take place at Castell Safety International in London.

Events

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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