private label

Hames Chocolates set to celebrate Father’s Day with latest series

UK-based confectionery group Hames Chocolates, has confirmed its latest range celebrating Father’s Day gifting opportunities, unveiling a number of premium products to celebrate the big day on 16 June, writes Neill Barston.

Indulgence and sharing form key 2024 confectionery trends, says Hames Chocolates

Indulgence, sharing and enhanced flavour options are all set to form some of the latest confectionery market trends for 2024, according to insights from UK business Hames Chocolates, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability

Festive gifting market targeted with Whitakers Chocolates expanded ranges

A major range upgrade for Whitakers Chocolates has been confirmed with its Chocolate and Honeycomb Crisps series gaining a new flavour, as well as being bestowed with new packaging fit for the Christmas gifting season, writes Neill Barston.

Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Sector research reveals major potential for private label snacking categories

Research from ingredients group Kerry has revealed the global snacks market is now worth $115 billion a year, with annual growth of 2% projected to 2023, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Spotlight: Revealing the health-conscious confectionery revolution

Creating confectionery with a healthier edge, as well as catering for fast-rising vegan and dairy-free markets, poses many challenges, as Neill Barston examines

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Biscuit International confirms acquisition of Dan Cake Portugal

Private label specialist Biscuit International, has confirmed a deal to acquire biscuit producer Dan Cake Portugal to build on its existing portfolio of brands across Europe.

Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability

Chocoa highlights growing movement for private label cocoa sustainability

Hopes of driving a greater number of private label confectionery operations to actively engage with cocoa sustainability programmes for confectionery were raised by manufacturers including French-based Cemoi, as part of Chocoa 2021, reports Neill Barston.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Events

Mon

12

May

Sweets & Snacks Expo

The annual Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to Indianapolis this May, between 12-15, showcasing global developments in the confectionery sector, including its companion supplier showcase event. Visit sweetsandsnacks.com for full details.

Sun

18

May

iba

The established bakery event, which also covers confectionery segments, returns to Dusseldorf showcasing some of the sector’s key developments so far this year for the global industry. Visit iba-tradefair.com

Thu

11

Sep

World Confectionery Conference

Our fifth edition of the World Confectionery Conference is set to make a notable return to Brussels, Belgium for 2025, after successful celebrations for Confectionery Production magazine’s 90th anniversary for the 2024 edition. The event will cover the full spectrum of the industry, from finished product advancements, through to equipment, systems and ingredients topics, as well as key industry trends that are shaping the sector. For updates, follow the website confectioneryconference.com

Wed

29

Oct

Dairy Industries Expo

The Dairy Industries Expo is set to take place in 29-30 October 2025 at the NAEC Stoneleigh.

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