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yummex set to unveil a diverse range of new confectionery in Dubai
Amid rapid transformation and growth across the region’s confectionery sector, the 2019 yummex Middle East is set to feature significantly expanded feature content during its 29-31 October run at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Continued rise of the global snacking market
Confectionery Production explores the latest trends in snack products, from DNA mapping to bedtime biscuits. Daisy Phillipson reports
Alcoholic confectionery brand sets sights on Europe and US
Smith & Sinclair, creators of Alcoholic Cocktail Gummies, has announced its expansion into Europe and the US, growing its brand partnership and product innovation division.
Italian confectionery market showing resilience and innovation
The Italian confectionery market continues to show resilience in terms of global sales and innovation, despite challenging economic conditions. Neill Barston reports, with analysis from Euromonitor International
Mondelēz International plans major calorie reduction from Cadbury brands
Mondelēz International has confirmed a key portion control policy to develop all its Cadbury chocolate and wider biscuit products for children to be created with under 100 calories.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
Lindt & Sprüngli posts upturn in half-year financial results
The Lindt & Sprüngli Group has gained sales of CHF 1.76 billion for the first half of 2019, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.2%.
Toblerone maintains peak performance
As one of the most instantly recognisable chocolate brands in the world, Toblerone is maintaining its market presence after more than a century. Neill Barston explores its Swiss production facilities After gaining the chance to take in the striking scenery of the Swiss alps, it’s easy to understand exactly why they have become such a […]
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Sustainability
Living the confectionery dream
As the owners of the cherished British Choc Nibbles brand, Sweetdreams has been busy expanding into more premium markets, as Neill Barston discovered visiting its UK facilities
Sweets in the City releases latest vegan range
UK confectionery business Sweets In the City, owned by Apprentice TV series winner Sarah Lynn, has released a new vegan range through several key retailers.
Haribo expands UK production facilities and creates new jobs
Confectionery manufacturer Haribo has unveiled plans to increase UK production volumes, creating more than 50 new jobs at its Castleford facility in West Yorkshire.
British confectionery firm gains funding for global export market
A London-based confectionery business, which counts Selfridges and Harvey Nichols among its stockists, has grown its international footprint and doubled its turnover, after securing a working capital facility from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
ProSweets 2020 nears international exhibition space sell-out
Organisers of the global ProSweets trade fair event in Cologne, Germany, have confirmed that its event space for 2020 has almost sold out.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks Expo under way with hundreds of new products
More than 800 exhibitors have taken their respective places as The Sweets & Snacks Expo opens its doors at McCormick Place, Chicago.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Global confectionery growth forecast offers industry encouragement
With such a wide variety of developments within the confectionery sector over the past year, it is encouraging to learn of a fresh study suggesting continued growth for the industry. Analysis from the Research and Markets group found that despite existing challenges, compound annual sales increases of around 3% within the chocolate segment have been […]