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ISM Middle East 2023 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Katharina Buschjager on prospects for this year’s ISM Middle East event, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kerry set to harness plant-based products for Gulfood Manufacturing launches
Irish-headquartered ingredients solutions group Kerry has set its sights on this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai, exploring a broad base of product applications for the sector, including within snacks and bakery ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Utilising the power of cacao for confectionery excellence
Over the past two years, Barry Callebaut brand Cabosse Naturals has gone about delivering a major shift in how cacaofruit is used within the sector. As editor Neill Barston found speaking to sales director William Angleys, its latest powder-based solution holds the keys to major confectionery breakthroughs.
WNWN Food Labs: World Confectionery Conference interview
Confectionery Production speaks exclusively to Dr Johnny Drain, co-founder of WNWN Food Labs, ahead of the company attending this year’s World Confectionery Conference. He discusses key updates for the business in its quest for cocoa-free chocolate, and reflected back on our 2022 event.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
McVitie’s classic biscuit range gains additional milk chocolate mini series
The pladis snacking group has delivered a further range extension to its bestselling McVitie’s biscuit series with two a new series of mini milk chocolate digestives, writes Neill Barston.
Crosta & Mollica biscotti range offers authentic taste of Italy
Italian food brand, Crosta & Mollica has enhanced its bakery series with four new classic biscotti offerings including crunchy Amaretti, soft amaretti, chocolate and hazelnut baci, as well as almond cantucci, writes Neill Barston.
pladis unveils latest range extension with new BN Popping candy cake bars
Pladis, the global snacking company behind some of the UK’s most established brand, is bringing the playful essence of its McVitie’s BN brand to the cake fixture, with the launch of NEW McVitie’s BN Popping Candy Cake Bars.
Alt-choc firm WNWN Food Labs collaborates with Fortnum & Mason
Fast-rising alt-choc business WNWN Food Labs is set for an ambitious collaboration with Fortnum & Mason, as part of the major department store’s dedicated week of masterclasses, talks and dinners placing a key spotlight on sustainability, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
High Street bakery businesses can offer customers greater service, says study
High street bakers can do more to engage consumers, according to a fresh survey undertaken by the Craft Bakers Association assessing customer preferences.
World Confectionery Conference welcomes Sweetdreams finalising speaker positions
With a little over three months to go, it’s fantastic news that our World Confectionery Conference speaker line-up has been completed with the welcome addition of Sweetdreams confectionery, ensuring the UK gains some balanced representation for this year’s event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Ferrero delivers enhanced summer portfolio fit for a road-trip or garden gathering
Ferrero has unveiled a host of summer treats across its portfolio devised for occasions ranging from picnics and social gatherings, to a classic road trip, amid latest sector studies revealing consumer preferences, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 report
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive report on this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, speaking to the NCA, Mondelez International, Ferrero, Ferrara, Whitakers Chocolates, Barry Callebaut, Freedom Mallows and Perfetti Van Melle
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
Hershey unveils Sweets & Snacks retail focus and better-for-you launches
The Hershey Company has revealed it is set to focus on leadership in retail and human insights, as well as a significant spotlight on its core and emerging product ranges at Sweets & Snacks Expo this week in Chicago, US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets plans promise rich array of new confectionery and wider industry innovations
This weekend, the eyes of the confectionery world will very much be trained on Cologne, as ISM returns in a one-off April location as a combined edition with ProSweets to showcase the best the entire value chain of the industry has to offer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing