Snacks
Sigep World set to highlight Italian traditional favourites, including panettone and pandoro treats
An engaging array of confectionery trends will be on display at the newly rebranded Sigep World in the New Year, including a classic Italian rivalry between its panettone and other favourite Christmas cake, pandoro, which is reportedly experiencing a successful comeback.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco Congress shines valuable light on core challenges facing the industry
Exploring ways forward for tackling some of the key industry challenges facing the sweets and snacks sector formed a key theme for the Caobisco Congress staged in Brussels earlier this week, which Confectionery Production was glad to report upon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Royal Society for Public Health joins dozens of organisation calling for government backing on healthy products
A collective of 35 health organisations and children’s advocacy groups have written to the UK’s recently appointed Chancellor, Rachel Reeves and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, urging them to focus on promoting healthier option food ranges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sylvia Buxton of Perfetti van Melle named among nine Candy Hall of Fame winners
Sylvia Buxton, the North American president of Perfetti Van Melle’s global business has been celebrating after having been named among nine new members inducted to the Candy Hall of Fame, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Exclusive review: The World Confectionery Conference marks 90th anniversary of Confectionery Production in style
A genuine buzz surrounded this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as the event proved a worthy celebration of our publication’s 90th anniversary, offering a key platform for debating major issues facing the industry. Editor Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International posts third quarter upturn, though market tests persist
Against a backdrop of continuing sector challenges, Mondelēz International has recorded an upturn in its third quarter results for 2024, posting net revenues of $9.2 billion, up 1.9% year-on-year, as the business continues a strong pipeline of innovation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Indulgence and wellbeing among key trends for 2025 with FMCG Gurus study
UK-based research group, FMCG Gurus has unveiled its latest annual trends projections for 2025, with the concept of ‘permissible indulgence’ and wellbeing perceived to be remaining high on many consumers agendas, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Italy’s Sigep undergoes major global rebranding for its 2025 edition
Italy’s long-established Sigep trade show is set to undergo a major revamp for its 2025 edition, as the event is rebranded as Sigep World, targeting the foodservice sector, including confectionery, bakery and gelato segments, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Symrise posts strong nine-month results, as it releases chocolate-enhanced nutrition offering
Fragrance, flavour and nutrition group, Symrise, has reported a 5.9% upturn in its nine-month performance with its global sales up to €3.8 billion, with revenues performing well across its operations, including for confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
ISM Middle East 2024 show review
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video interview with key players at this year’s ISM Middle East, including Karen Beston, of PS8 (organisers of the UK pavilion), Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Cristian Chu Salgado of Luker Chocolate, and Katharina Buschjager, ISM Middle East show director.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive extended review: Dubai’s ISM Middle East reports record visitor levels
Expanding to nearly double its previous size, ISM offered up a surprising array of Middle Eastern treats, as editor Neill Barston discovers in this special extended report from this year’s must-see confectionery event for the region.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM Middle East 2024 review
This year’s ISM Middle East delivered a wealth of product innovation for the region, with more than 500 exhibitors delivering a show that nearly doubled in size, with a strong representation from businesses from around the world.
Freedom Confectionery strikes deal to launch full US operations
Ambitious UK plant-based business, Freedom Confectionery has launched an extended collaboration with LBB Distribution to create Freedom Confectionery LLC in the US, further enhancing its opportunities in the region, reports Neill Barston.
Former Rowntree’s factory gains sweet themed time capsule for residential development
A significant milestone for the former Rowntree’s confectionery factory in York, UK, has taken place, as Henry Boot Construction and developer Latimer, buried a sweet themed time capsule at the Cocoa Works residential development, writes Neill Barston.