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Focus: Bakery products market retains a healthy momentum despite pandemic conditions
This year has seen a broad base of bakery and snacks ranges come to market despite the pandemic, with the sector as a whole continuing to show growth. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero USA lends seasonal cheer with latest Christmas releases
Ferrero’s US division has unveiled its latest festive series of confectionery treats to offer some seasonal sparkle to lend seasonal cheer amid challenging times, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Ingredion delivers latest sugar reduction series for confectionery and bakery ranges
Global ingredients specialist Ingredion EMEA is expanding its portfolio of sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners solutions across Middle East and Africa, with the launch of Stablesweet LD low sugar glucose syrup for confectionery ranges.
Candy Kittens UK brand extends US reach with Walmart listing
UK premium vegan confectionary brand Candy Kittens has expanded into US markets as it launches into 3899 Walmart stores, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Focus: Behind the scenes preparing for ISM and ProSweets despite ongoing pandemic
Next year’s ISM and ProSweets are scheduled to take place once again in Cologne, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As Anne Schumacher, Vice President Food & Food Technology at Koelnmesse, explains, there has already been a strong response from exhibitors from around the world who are keenly anticipating the event – which will is anticipated to be held with additional health and safety measures
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Yowie confectionery creates US Halloween at Home campaign
With costume parties or trick-or-treating being limited this year depending on regional state regulations relating to Halloween in the US, some families are left to their own devices when it comes to making the season special this year.
ISM and ProSweets trade fairs remain on course for 2021 shows
The organisers of the international ISM sweets trade fair in Cologne have confirmed plans for staging the event in January 2021 remain on track despite the ongoing pandemic, with 80% of exhibition space reportedly filled, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing moved to 2021 over coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the major global equipment and systems trade fair Gulfood Manufacturing have confirmed the annual event scheduled for this November will be postponed until next year, amid ongoing concerns over coronavirus, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ferrero responds to challenging trading conditions with major Christmas investment
Ferrero is set to invest £3 million in a broad selection of new seasonal products for the UK and Ireland, including its classic series of boxed chocolates, figures and novelties for Christmas 2020, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Niederegger marzipan extends its packaging systems with key assistance from Gerhard Schubert
Finding the right packaging solutions presents businesses with a number of challenges, as German-based Niederegger marzipan business explains, after seeking a packaging machinery solution for its operations from Gerhard Schubert
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Creating Jersey chocolate with real character
Jersey-based chocolatier Mandy Gagnerie has spent the past few years honing her online business. She speaks to editor Neill Barston about her drive to support the confectionery sector through challenging times with an inspiring range of creative confectionery
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Mondelēz International strengthens product portfolio amid rise in on-the-go ranges
Global snacks and confectionery group Mondelēz International is continuing to strengthen its portfolio with several key releases designed to meet consumers’ individual lifestyles in response to a wider growth trend in on-the-go products.
Responding to a rapidly evolving dairy market
The dairy market still has a valuable part to play within confectionery, despite the emergence of alternatives in recent years. Confectionery Production examines some of the product trends for sweets and ice-cream that are making an impact this year
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Study reveals the most calorie-laden Easter eggs hitting shelves
Amid far less prominent Easter celebrations this year, a study has been conducted to establish which treats contained the highest level of calories among classic British seasonal releases.