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Ferrero: World Confectionery Conference 2023 interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Francesco Tramontin, of Ferrero, reflecting on this year’s event and looking ahead to our 2023 show, where he will be returning again to discuss key issues impacting on the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM Middle East 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston speaks to ISM Middle East director, Jan Philipp Hartmann at the conclusion of this year’s key event at the Dubai World Trade Centre, as well as speaking to Karen Beston, of PS8 events, representing the UK pavilion at this eclectic three-day finished product showcase
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Baker Perkins expands equipment for gummies with new ServoForm Mini line
Ahead of its attendance at Gulfood Manufacturing, UK-based equipment group Baker Perkins has extended its range of systems for the functional and medicated gummy and jelly market with a new starch-free depositor with enhance processing ability, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GNT delivers latest green shade extension to core Exberry colouring food
Colouring foods specialist GNT has further expanded its flagship product range with an addition to its Exberry series in delivering a new powder made from turmeric and spirulina, reports Neill Barston.
WNWN Food Labs set for major ‘alt choc’ production expansion after initial success
Fresh from claiming a World Confectionery Award for product innovation at our World Confectionery Conference, ‘alt choc’ company WNWN Food Labs is set to expand its UK production facilities, writes Neill Barston.
ISM Middle East’s final preparations swiftly taking shape
Marked by a whirl of colour, dazzling displays and the hustle and bustle that accompanies a major global trade fair, there’s something special about the event now known as ISM Middle East, as Neill Barston finds speaking exclusively to show director Jan Philipp Hartmann
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé targets Christmas market with latest classic chocolate favourites
With Christmas now just around the corner, Nestlé has pledged the return of some key festive favourites and themed product launches as it competes for a share of the biggest retailing period of the calendar, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: ISM Middle East 2022 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Jan Philipp Hartmann on prospects for this year’s ISM Middle East, which has just rebranded from its former identity as Yummex, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive preview: Behind the scenes of Gulfood Manufacturing 2022
With record attendance expected for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing equipment and processing event in the UAE, editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to show’s director Mark Napier on its key prospects ahead
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Confectionery sector seeking AI solutions could pave the way for key production breakthrough
There have been a number of standout developments within the confectionery sector in terms of finished product development in the past few years that have engaged technology to its best effect.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Exclusive: Fresh chocolate from Russell & Atwell wows Dragons’ Den
Emerging from the BBC’s Dragons’ Den with a successful funding bid is quite some feat. Neill Barston speaks to artisan chocolate maker Giles Atwell on his recent screen experiences that have propelled the business into overdrive
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022 review
Editor Neill Barston reviews this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which took place at the Marriott Hotel, Brussels this month, successfully bringing together equipment, systems, ingredients, finished products and supply chain elements of the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Lakrids by Bülow liquorice expansion plans
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Johan Bülow, founder of Lakrids by Bülow, on the Danish liquorice company’s rise over the past 15 years and plans for expanding with online sales and new store locations around the world.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut celebrates official launch of its new Chinese regional HQ and chocolate academy
Barry Callebaut has held an official opening for its centrally-located Greater China headquarters and its flagship Chocolate Academy Centre, in Shanghai, marking 15 years in the country, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability