Russia

Confectionery sector shows solidarity with Ukraine through continuing aid measures

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sent major shockwaves of concern around the world. Editor Neill Barston assesses the ongoing impact on global confectionery manufacturing, product sales and supply chains.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut posts significant performance upturn with half-year results

A key upturn in financial performance was recorded by the Barry Callebaut Group for its latest half-year results, with sales revenues increasing 15.8% to CHF 4.03 billion, and net profits rising 3.6% to CHF 212.1 million, reports Neill Barston.

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

Russia’s United Confectioners plan multi-million investment in Chinese expansion

A significant expansion of operations in China is being planned by Russian-based United Confectioners, with investment totalling around $50 million expected over several years, reports Eugene Gerden for Confectionery Production

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Russian confectionery markets see price rises amid materials shortage

Challenging economic conditions within Russia amid international trade tariff issues has impacted on the country’s confectionery sector, with chocolate manufacturers, including facilities such as Krasny Oktyabr (Red October, pictured) set to face cost increases. Eugene Gerden reports exclusively for Confectionery Production

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory

Ferrero prepares for major multi-million expansion in Russian markets

Ferrero is preparing major expansion in its Russian confectionery market operations during next decade, reports Eugene Gerden, exclusively from Russia for Confectionery Production

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability

Barry Callebaut confirms deal for Russian confectionery business

The Barry Callebaut Group has continued its programme of expansion with acquisition of Inforum, a Russian-based major brand chocolate producer.

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

Events

Tue

10

Dec

Choco Tec

The bi-annual Choco Tec event is set to return to Koelnmesse’s conference centre in Cologne, Germany, showcasing key developments across the value chain of the confectionery sector, which Confectionery Production has continued to play a supporting role. Visit choco-tec.com

Sat

18

Jan

Sigep World

Having newly rebranded as Sigep World, the major event for the foodservice sector is set to place a significant spotlight on developments across the bakery, confectionery, gelato and pizza market segments. The event, held in Rimini, Italy, has traditionally offered a strong platform for its domestic businesses, but is attracting a growing number of international participants.

Sun

19

Jan

The SFA Winter Fancy Food & Confection Show

The Winter Fancy Food Show offers trend-setting makers, buyers, and distributors a first look at the products, flavors, and ideas set to reshape retail shelves and menu listings across the country and the world.

Sun

2

Feb

ISM & ProSweets

ISM returns for 2025 celebrating the global confectionery company, with new products from around the world, as well as highlighting the latest trends and developments for the global confectionery and snacks markets. Its companion show, ProSweets, is set to once again showcase the best in equipment, systems and ingredients for the segment. Confectionery Production will be on hand to report live as a media partner. See ism-cologne.com

Tue

4

Feb

Chocoa

Chocoa is set to offer a host of key cocoa and chocolate presentations and displays of new products from across the sector, with sustainability being a core consideration for the event, as the industry continues to grapple with notable challenges. The show, taking place in Amsterdam, forms part of a week-long series of industry celebrations.

Wed

19

Mar

World Cocoa Foundation Partnership Meeting

The World Cocoa Foundation’s latest partnership meeting is being staged at a notably challenging point for the sector, which is amid a particularly turbulent period of supply chain challenges that will come under the microscope during the event.

Being held in Sao Paulo, the meeting will feature some of the sector’s most respected names, offering insights into how combined solutions can be formed for the industry’s future.

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