Snacks
Eco-friendly focus for Nim’s Fruit Crisps sees manufacturing investment pay off
Ambitious expansion for British-based eco-friendly snacks producer Nim’s Fruit Crisps is being made possible through its achieving zero food waste in its innovative manufacturing operations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International reaffirms focus on chocolate, biscuits and snacks
Mondelēz International has appeared at the US Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference, highlighting its strategy for furthering development across its complete snacking portfolio, reports Neill Barston.
Rockwell’s major automation training event set for Madrid
Global specialists Rockwell Automation, dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation has released its programme for a major European training event, ROKLive EMEA 2024, taking place in Madrid, Spain.
Mondelēz annual results reveal resilient fortunes, projecting further market growth
Mondelēz has released its annual and fourth quarter results, revealing net revenues of $36 billion, up by 14.4% as the business continues a pattern of global expansion that has seen it acquire fast-rising businesses in the snacking sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry study declares Quality Street as Nestlé’s most searched for product
An industry study of Nestlé’s most popular brands based on their average monthly search volume in the UK has seen Quality Street emerge as the most searched for treat.
Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, set for Woman of Influence Award
Major honours are set to be bestowed on Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, as she is to receive the 2024 Woman of Influence Award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Mars shares the love this Valentine’s Day, with specially extended line-up
Mars is hoping that love will be in the air with its latest range of special edition products for Valentine’s Day, including releases from some of its key brands including Dove, M&M’s and Lifesavers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
Bazooka set to make its Super Bowl debut with key campaign
With audiences around the world setting their sights on the major US Super Bowl this weekend, Bazooka Candy Brands is making its debut with two commercials running in Nickelodeon’s first ever telecast, featuring Juicy Drop Gummy Dip ‘N’ Stix and Push Pop Gummy Pop-Its, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey achieves annual sales boost, amid ongoing cocoa market challenges
The Hershey Company has released its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2023, revealing net sales of $11.16 billion, up by 7.2%, as the company acknowledged fast-rising global cocoa prices would impact growth rates, 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
Exclusive: ISM & ProSweets 2024 review
This year’s ISM & ProSweets shows in Cologne, Germany, featured a host of dynamic exhibitors from around the world, which delivered eclectic and engaging events.
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks to key businesses at ProSweets, including Capol, DT&G Ltd, Schubert and Sacmi Packaging and Chocolate, to gain some insights into some of the latest developments across the industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2024 editions shine in Cologne
This year’s ISM & ProSweets shows in Cologne, Germany, featured a host of dynamic exhibitors from around the world, which delivered eclectic and engaging events.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Cargill claims global first with World Health Organisation compliance on trans-fatty acids
Cargill has achieved a major industry achievement in attaining compliance with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended maximum tolerance levels for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA’s) in fats and oils across its product portfolio, including its offerings for confectionery, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
ISM draws major global audience across key confectionery industry event in Cologne
The overall international visitor turnout for ISM Cologne in its traditional early year hit 30,000 attendees from over 140 countries, flocking to see a host of international product innovations across five major halls for the 2024 event, writes Neill Barston.