jellies

Vitafoods Europe returns this Spring amid nutraceutical sector growth

Registration for this year’s Vitafoods Europe nutraceutical event is now open, with organisers confirming its traditional May scheduling after last year’s event was shifted to October amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.

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

WDS reports strong response to online confectionery systems events

German-based equipment and systems business WDS has reported a strong response to its debut confectionery-themed virtual customer experience event series, writes Neill Barston

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

Confectionery firms examine 3D gummies and jellies applications

A gathering of nine leading confectionery companies has attended an unveiling of an innovative production process, Connect, which creates 3-D gummies and jellies confectionery ranges, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Syntegon releases form fill and seal line with sustainable paper system

Packaging and processing equipment business Syntegon Technology has released a key new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine using BillerudKorsnäs natural 3D formable FibreForm paper within shaped paper pods for product samples, portion packs and inserts.

Business news, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability

Starch-free depositing creates opportunities in healthcare markets

Baker Perkins’ new starch-free cooking and depositing line for 3D jellies delivers higher quality, consistency and efficiency, plus increased output in a more hygienic environment.

Latest innovation boosts gums and jellies production market

Confectionery Production evaluates the trend for active ingredients in jellies and gums production, and discusses the latest innovations in technology catering to this sector. Daisy Phillipson reports

Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing

Baker Perkins appoints chief confectionery engineer

Equipment manufacturer Baker Perkins has appointed Mark Bloomfield as its chief engineer overseeing creation of its confectionery systems.

Business news, Packaging, Processing

Events

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.

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

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