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Ingredients specialists Palsgaard set for a notable World Confectionery Conference return
Innovative Danish-based ingredients business, Palsgaard is set to mark its return to involvement with the World Confectionery Conference, as it joins our extensive list of speakers, writes Neill Barston.
Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin makes a welcome return to the World Confectionery Conference
As a founding contributor to our World Confectionery Conference, Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin is set to make a return appearance speaking at our return event in Brussels, Belgium, writes Neill Barston.
French brand Bridor links with Milka for new chocolate swirls series
French bakery manufacturer, Bridor, has forged a new partnership with the major Milka brand to create the new Swirl with Milka Chocolate, writes Neill Barston.
EU strikes critical deal for sustainable packaging targets within industry
The EU has stepped up its environmental legislation in agreeing laws to ensure packaging is more sustainable, as well as cutting waste from product ranges, including from confectionery and snacks series, reports Neill Barston.
Luxury chocolate offerings from Love Cocoa set the tone for summer
Ethically founded British confectionery brand Love Cocoa has unveiled its latest premium offerings, a duo of new bars including a buttery 35% blonde variety, and an 85% dark option, writes Neill Barston.
ISM’s Lab5 is alive and set for relocation within ProSweets
A major interactive element of ISM, the live demonstration known as Lab5, is set to be relocated for the 2025 edition of the event in Cologne, Germany, and will be given its own section as part of the parallel ProSweets equipment and systems event, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference interview: Plamil Foods
As one of the original pioneers of the vegan movement, Plamil Foods has a prominent history within the category. CEO Adrian Ling is among this year’s speakers at the World Confectionery Conference. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on exactly what we can expect
Nomo celebrates fifth free from anniversary with latest mini bar series
British vegan and free from brand, Nomo is marking its fifth anniversary of trading with a series of new mini bar products, as it reports a sustained period of growth for the business, reports 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
Planet A Foods expands its offering with peanut butter cups
German FoodTech start-up business Planet A Foods is continuing its rise to prominence in the ‘alt choc’ category in adding to its product range in the form of its Jeckel Peanut Butter Cups coated with ChoViva, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
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
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 preview
With this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo set to take to the starters grid in Indianapolis in just a week’s time, Confectionery Production offers an exclusive video interview with the National Confectioners Association (NCA), which is behind the key US show.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: World Confectionery Conference taking shape for Brussels return
Plans for this year’s World Confectionery Conference are fast taking shape, as the event gathers momentum for its autumn return to Brussels, Belgium.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability