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Läderach joins the Dubai Chocolate revolution with new limited edition Christmas creation

Swiss premium confectionery brand Läderach has become the latest business to serve up a creative Christmas surprise in exploring its own take on the TikTok sensation that is Dubai chocolate with its new seasonal special edition, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products

Seasonal joy spreads with Ethel M Chocolates Christmas luxury Christmas series

Luxury confectionery brand Ethel M Chocolates, part of the Mars group has offered up a host of seasonal surprises to offer fans some festive fun this Christmas, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging

Ritter Sport seeks global sunshine inspiration for its latest chocolate series

German-founded premium chocolate brand, Ritter Sport is set to revive its limited edition Taste The World range for another summer with two new exotic flavours inspired by a wide range of global locations, reports Neill Barston.

Moo Free launches its ‘Jub-moo-lee Bar’ to mark Queen’s major milestone

UK-based Free-from vegan chocolate brand Moo Free, the free from, has entered into the spirit of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations with a special commemorative series, reports Neill Barston.

The Grinch enters into the Christmas spirit with Hershey’s Kisses series

However hard he initially tried, the Grinch wasn’t able to cancel Christmas, and this year he’s seemingly entered into the festive spirit supporting Hershey with a limited edition ‘Kisses’ range, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Nestlé starts the party with its Mojito and mint After Eight edition

Nestlé has declared that it is ‘cocktail hour’ for its renowned After Eight brand, with its latest release introducing its latest twist on a much loved drink – Mojito & Mint, inspired by the classic Cuban party drink.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability

Reese’s marks national Peanut Butter Lovers Day with limited edition release

Marking national Peanut Butter Lovers Day in the US, Reese’s has released a special limited edition of its major cups confectionery series, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Ingredients, New products

Nestlé UK & Ireland announces launch of gin & tonic flavoured After Eights

The limited edition After Eight Gin & Tonic & Mint offering features gin and tonic flavoured mint fondant enrobed in rich dark chocolate, made with cocoa responsibly sourced through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan.

Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Nestlé revives KitKat Chunky flavours for limited run

Nestlé has moved to bring back two of its favourite KitKat Chunky flavours in the form of its cookie dough and mint varieties for a limited production run starting this summer.

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

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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