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Spotlight: ISM organisers plan extended digital content linked to 2022 trade fair
As the 2021 edition of ISM and ProSweets became one of the latest events to suffer cancellation amid the ongoing pandemic, plans for the 2022 event are now gathering pace. Organisers Koelnmesse offer an insight into initial preparations, including additional digital offerings.
Godiva set to close US stores in response to the coronavirus pandemic
Premium chocolate business Godiva is reportedly is set to close all 128 of its US stores by the end of March, which has been attributed to ‘waning demand’ for physical retail amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston.
Feature: Fine Chocolate Industry Association flies the flag for premium artisan ranges
As executive director of the US-based Fine Chocolate Industry Association (FCIA), Bill Guyton has gained a huge amount of industry experience. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on the how his association has dealt with the pandemic and its hopes for 2021
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
11th hour Brexit deal offers a degree of business certainty for UK and EU
Finally, just a day before the end of 2020, a Brexit trade deal was eventually sealed between Britain and the EU over its future trading relations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Focus: Sugar reduction takes pole position for bakery market growth
Ingredients and solutions business Tate & Lyle PLC, has found that almost three quarters (73%) of European bakery manufacturers say reduced sugar and calorie products are the biggest driver of business growth. The business offers its assessment of the market.
Wishing you all a fine festive time this Christmas
As we rapidly approach Christmas, Confectionery Production would like to wish you all a fine festive time in spite of the pandemic that has impacted on all areas of our lives this year
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Made In Africa: Behind the scenes interview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Brett Beach, co-founder of the Made In Africa confectionery brand, on its rise over the past three years, challenges amid the pandemic and product launch plans for 2021
Sensient reveals its colour of 2021 for key product ranges
Sensient Technologies has unveiled its 2021 Colour of the Year as “Rising Orange,” chosen as an optimistic shade symbolising consumers’ desire to recharge and re-energise themselves after a particularly challenging period.
Focus: Lollipop and hard candy manufacturers and equipment businesses continue to weather economic storm
The hard candies and lollipop segment of the confectionery market has had its challenges this year, as with all other areas of the sector. Neill Barston speaks to several businesses, FB Washburn, The Sweety Guy, and Loynds machinery, that have been weathering the present storm. Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Josh’s Chocolate gains UK government-backed loan to continue trading amid covid-19
Cornish confectionery company Josh’s Chocolate has been given a boost amid challenging trading conditions as it joins the ranks of businesses securing a UK government-backed bounce back loan for firms affected by the coronavirus pandemic, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut records progress against Forever Chocolate sustainability goals
Barry Callebaut has reported further progress against its ambitious Forever Chocolate campaign to help lift 500,000 cocoa farmers in its supply chain by 2025, writes Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Interpack 2021 cancelled amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic
The organisers of the global Interpack packaging and processing trade fair have confirmed the event has been cancelled amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
NCA study reveals seasonal confectionery online sales boost
The US-based National Confectioners Association has unveiled the final entry of a three-part report series on how the coronavirus pandemic trends, revealing a major increase in online sales, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
UK Government consults on banning online ads for foods high in sugar, fat and salt
The UK government has launched a new consultation on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt within food ranges including confectionery, to tackle the obesity crisis, and encourage greater levels of fitness.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability