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ISM confirms key confectionery event remains on course with global interest
The team behind the ISM event in Cologne has confirmed it remains on track as a broad international celebration of the confectionery sector, with applications from 65 countries, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global festive retail marketing goes into annual overdrive
With Christmas around the corner, the marketing push from key manufacturers has understandably gone into overdrive, as key confectionery businesses attempt to make up for some of the considerable lost opportunities during the pandemic.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Regulatory
Swiss-based Läderach premium chocolate continues global expansion programme
After experiencing a challenging business environment amid the peak of the covid pandemic, Swiss-based premium chocolate business Läderach has reported an upturn in its fortunes, including a key programme of expansion, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Paradise Fruits to unveil its latest functional confectionery at Fi Europe event
Global ingredients group Paradise Fruits by Jahncke, has confirmed it is set to unveil its latest set of healthy series, including new plant base functional confectionery, at Fi Europe (FIE) 2021, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
US division of Barry Callebaut unveils dairy-free compounds for confectionery and bakery
Barry Callebaut’s US division has made major plant-based product strides as it releases an extended new series of dairy-free compounds designed for confectionery and bakery ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hotel Chocolat teams up with All Bar One for festive chocolate cocktails
Luxury British confectionery group and cacao grower Hotel Chocolat has teamed up for what is believed to be a sector-first with premium bar brand All Bar One to deliver a series of four exclusive, limited-edition cocktails, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Market focus: Sugars and sweeteners within confectionery show major development strides
International markets for sugar and sweeteners within the confectionery sector is one that is undergoing considerable development, as Neill Barston reports.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker confirms non-GM project verification commitment to transparent sourcing
Global confectionery brand Loacker has confirmed that it has gained non-GM project verification status, resulting in enhanced brand transparency, which will be applied to its Quadratini chocolate wafers and core classic flavours, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Perfetti Van Melle expands travel retail offering ahead of TFWA World Exhibition
Confectionery brand Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has reaffirmed its commitment to the travel retail sector in creating exclusive ranges focused on children’s gifting and refreshment categories, reports Neill Barston.
Pierre Marcolini releases Christmas series of premium chocolates
Belgian premium chocolate brand has Pierre Marcolini has released its Christmas collection, offering pride of place to the renowned Gianotti chocolate of Turin, Northern Italy, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Hershey releases its largest ever series of Christmas confectionery
US confectionery group Hershey has unveiled its largest ever series of treats for the festive season ahead, unveiling a total of 13 new product innovations across its portfolio, reports, Neill Barston.
Belgian luxury chocolatier Pierre Marcolini marks 20th anniversary with new series
Belgian-based luxury confectionery brand Pierre Marcolini has released an exclusive series of products to mark its 20th anniversary as a bean-to-bar producer, reports Neill Barston.
Barry Callebaut revives classic UK Stewart and Arnold confectionery
Traditional British chocolate brand Stewart and Arnold is being revived by Barry Callebaut, with production set to be delivered from its advanced facilities in Banbury, Oxfordshire, reports Neill Barston.
Nutella gains major ‘on-the-go’ extension with multigrain snack series
Ferrero has confirmed confirmed a key range extension to its portfolio with the arrival of Nutella & GO! Multigrain snack series for its US market, writes Neill Barston.