Insights
BCMPA unveils plans for UK’s Contract Pack & Fulfilment show
The BCMPA (Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics) has confirmed plans for its Contract Pack & Fulfilment show, which features as an integral part of the UK’s leading packaging event – Packaging Innovations & Empack held at the NEC, Birmingham.
World Confectionery Conference interview exclusive: FMCG Gurus
Exploring industry trends forms a key element of this year’s World Confectionery Conference. Editor Neill Barston quizzes one of our keynote speakers, Will Cowling, of insights group FMCG Gurus, on his hopes for 2022
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mintel insights: Marcia Mogelonsky confectionery trends interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine, speaks exclusively to Marcia Mogelonsky on the major challenges facing the confectionery sector, and hopes for 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA president John Downs hails market forecasts for industry growth
The president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, John Downs has issued an upbeat assessment of the US confectionery sector for 2022 in the latest State of the Industry Conference, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
IFE event set to showcase major sector product innovations
A wide array of new products and industry innovations will be on show at IFE, International Food & Drink Event, which is set to return to ExCeL on 21-23 March in London, writes Neill Barston.
ZDS confectionery school unveils latest 2022 event programme
The German ZDS confectionery school has confirmed its latest 2022 seminars and education courses are returning in mixed formats for audiences around the world this year, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets organisers confirm plans for Cologne 2022 shows this month
Organisers of the ISM and ProSweets events have moved to confirm the two key industry showcases are set to be staged later this month, despite challenges posed by the ongoing pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey makes major return to US National Association of Convenience Stores show
The Hershey Company is showcasing its latest drive towards ‘instant consumables’ and delivering a greater array of snacks options at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) event, beginning today in Chicago, US.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Get involved in this summer’s key virtual confectionery industry showcase
With just several months to go until our World Confectionery Conference takes place in its re-imagined virtual format, interest surrounding the event is continuing to gather momentum as the countdown begins.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
tna launches virtual platform for engaging with key manufacturing markets
Global food processing and packaging solutions specialist, tna, is launching a virtual platform to provide the sector, including those within confectionery and bakery manufacturing segments with key insights.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
iba global bakery and confectionery fair set to deliver virtual pre-event
The organisers of the international iba bakery and confectionery trade fair are staging a virtual pre-event early next year in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has restricted physical meeting opportunities, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Lindt set to open its Swiss-based Home of Chocolate visitor and research facility
Preparations are fast taking shape for Lindt’s opening of its Home of Chocolate visitor centre and research facility at its Lindt & Sprüngli production site in Kilchberg, Switzerland, reports Neill Barston.
Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal
Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Microsoft hosts Bühler’s key IOT systems efficiency launch
Global tech giant Microsoft’s annual Ignite Conference has hosted the launch of the Bühler Insights cloud-based frameworks for digital services developed for the food industry, including confectionery and bakery sectors.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability