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UK exports continue to struggle in the wake of Brexit, including confectionery
The latest Food and Drink Federation (FDF) trade snapshot in the UK has made for sobering reading, revealing that export trade with our nearest neighbours across market segments was down by 13.1% against figures from three years ago, at £20.2 billion.
ICCO cocoa organisation expresses concerns over global market impact of Ukrainian conflict
The ICCO International Cocoa Organisation has expressed concerns regarding the Ukranian conflict’s impact on its own agricultural sector, with crops and as well as valuable fertiliser supplies impacted by the situation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Ritter Sport interview, Benedict Daniels
Editor of Confectionery Production, Neill Barston speaks to Benedict Daniels, UK MD of Ritter Sport confectionery brand, on key challenges faced by the business, and looking ahead for the rest of this year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Ritter Sport aims high for a sustainable confectionery future
Delivering chocolate confectionery with a core focus on sustainable production is paying dividends for Ritter Sport, as Neill Barston discovers speaking to Benedict Daniels, managing director of its UK division
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM 2022 event review
Confectionery Production magazine editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to some of this year’s ISM exhibitors, including PS8 (UK pavilion, Sandra Sullivan OBE, Elvin Willgrass, sales director, Freedom Mallows, Paul Morris, European sales director, Luker Chocolate, Matthew Stephenson, director, Sweetdreams, Neil Kelsall, founder, Chocolat Madagascar and Andrea Ferrari, manager, Abicab Brazilian trade export organisation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Despite a lack of visitors numbers, ISM and ProSweets offer hope for 2022
As I walked into the empty press office of the ISM and ProSweets events at the start of this week, it was hard not to imagine I hadn’t wandered into a strange B2B parallel universe where Confectionery Production was the only title covering the sector, however, it will certainly be an experience I won’t forget in a hurry, and one which offered up some key highlights.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Koelnmesse chief operating officer Oliver Frese anticipates ISM and ProSweets
Q: It’s now been two years now since we last saw ISM and ProSweets staged due to the pandemic, so how special will that make the 2022 edition of these events?
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec interview: CEO Markus Rustler ProSweets focus
Editor Neill Barston interviews Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec regarding ProSweets, pandemic challenges and hopes for 2022’s equipment and systems markets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec gears up for ProSweets return with latest confectionery packaging lines
Markus Rustler, CEO and president of Theegarten-Pactec packaging equipment, has been named as president and chairman of the advisory committee for Interpack. Neill Barston interviews him ahead of his appearance with the business at this month’s ProSweets.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation: CEO interview, Ian Wright
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Ian Wright, the outgoing CEO of the Food and Drink Federation on his time with the UK organisation, including Brexit, Covid and future challenges.
Final countdown begins for returning ISM and ProSweets events
With less than two weeks to go until ISM and ProSweets, the momentum surrounding the two key shows is certainly gathering pace for what should prove enjoyable and revealing events.
Spotlight: Behind the scenes at Nestlé’s York KitKat production
While the pandemic may have posed operating and logistics challenges, York’s treasured connection with the confectionery sector continues apace in the hands of Nestlé, as editor Neill Barston discovers
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Emergence of Omicron variant creates further global industry uncertainties
Headlines around the world this past week has been all about the emergence of a certain new strain of coronavirus that has been designated as Omicron.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Organisers of FiEurope confirm ‘2G’ health protection measures amid rising German covid cases
The organisers of FiEurope and Hi Europe ingredients events have confirmed that the live event is on course to be staged at the end of this month, with enhanced ‘2G’ health procedures permitting vaccinated attendees, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability