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ISM behind the scenes: 2023 preparations already progressing strongly
The organisers behind Germany’s global ISM confectionery event have reported a strong initial response to its revised dates for its 2023 show, set for next April, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ben & Jerry’s joins Tony’s Chocolonely’s open chain ethical sourcing, releasing key new ranges
Major ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has joined Tony’s Chocolonely’s quest to tackle child labour in supply chains, celebrating the partnership with freshly inspired products being unveiled by both companies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé reveals latest limited edition KitKat Chunky range for its flagship brand
Nestlé has unveiled the latest limited edition variant of its key KitKat Chunky series in the form of a smooth caramel version, adding to the company flagship brand’s portfolio, making an its retail appearance this month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Symrise half-year results show business continues key growth trajectory
Flavours and fragrance group Symrise showed strong progress with its latest financial results revealing organic sales growth of 10.2 %, recording an 18.5% year-on-year in revenue gain to € 2,260 billion, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International reports quarterly growth driven by strong biscuit and chocolate sales
Mondelēz International has recorded a strong sales upturn, with its second quarter results delivering $7.3 billion net revenues, up 9.5% year-on-year, with its chocolate and biscuit interests delivering key growth, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé claims first with debut Nescafé coating for ice cream series
A notable breakthrough from Nestlé has been unveiled for the ice cream sector with the company set to create a buzz with the first product launch featuring Nescafé coffee coating.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Asian flavours triumph with first batch of Academy of Chocolate winners
The annual Academy of Chocolate Awards has released its first batch of winners, revealing Asian flavours as a clear major trend within the bean-to-bar market, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Tony’s Chocolonely: World Confectionery Conference interview
Pascal Baltussen, chief impact and operations officer of Tony’s Chocolonely, speaks exclusively to Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production ahead of his appearance at the World Confectionery Conference. He discusses the company’s ongoing cocoa and chocolate supply chain mission to drive improvement for key farming communities.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Capturing the market for niche confectionery product ranges
The issue of new product development amid highly testing times is an intriguing one, as Confectionery Production board member Graham Godfrey discusses in his latest feature
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video exclusive: Mondelēz International records strong Sweets & Snacks performance
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively in our latest video to Rick Brindle, Mondelēz International’s vice president for industry development, reflecting on last month’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, tackling the pandemic, and prospects for the remainder of 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Love Raw claims world first with vegan chocolate nutty balls
UK plant-based chocolate brand LoveRaw is claiming a category world first with the launch of its Nutty Choc Balls, which are set for release this month, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Vidal reports strong success from Sweets & Snacks Expo 25th anniversary event
Vidal Candies has reported a strong response to its latest ranges at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, with the business being among the original exhibitors of the key US event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Taste and fragrance group Firmenich signs merger with DSM global health and nutrition business
Health and nutrition group DSM has confirmed a merger agreement with global taste and perfume company, Firmenich, combining their sector disciplines, which include applications within confectionery, to become DSM-Firmenich, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nassau Candy expands series with latest Sweets & Snacks launch
Speciality US confectionery group Nassau Candy has celebrated the launch of its extended Clever Candy brand, which gained an unveiling at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability