sweets
US coatings business FloZein moves to acquire MasterCoat confectionery glazes
Plant-based coatings business FloZein Products, a US-based leader in speciality product areas has confirmed the acquisition of the MasterCoat line of confectionery glazes and polishes from LBB Specialties, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, 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
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
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 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.
Global confectionery companies gather for ISM Middle East opening
A vibrant and diverse assembly of confectionery companies from around the globe ensure that ISM Middle East opened its doors in optimistic mood today in Dubai, reports Neill. Barston.
Exclusive focus: ISM Middle East gears-up for major regional confectionery showcase
With ISM Middle East is set to open its doors in Dubai tomorrow, editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Katharina Buschjager and Mark Napier of its organising team, as well as its UK pavilion team, as Confectionery Production returns to cover the show sweets and snacks categories that are shaking-up the region.
Exclusive: ISM Middle East 2024 event preview
A diverse array of sweets and snacks for the Middle East MENA region is set to take centre stage in Dubai, with a record number of over 550 exhibitors from around the world at its newly-repositioned date.
NCA seeks key accolade nominations, and speakers for Sweets & Snacks Expo
Enterprises from across the thriving US sweets and snacks scene are set to be honoured at the next State of the Industry Conference event next March, with its organisers, the NCA calling for entries from across the industry to put forward candidates for several key categories, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as president for US operations
The US-based Hershey Company has unveiled Michael Del Pozzo as President for its US operations, as the business seeks to drive forward its operations within its core market, writes Neill Barston.
Canada’s Regal moves to complete key acquisition of Mondoux Confectionery
Canadian-based Regal Confections is progressing a major acquisition move for long-established Quebec gummy manufacturer, Mondoux Confectionery, as it seeks to enhance its portfolio in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Celebrating nine decades in publishing at the World Confectionery Conference
Our World Confectionery Conference will be offering a key celebration for Confectionery Production’s 90th anniversary, with our title having served the industry consistently over its eventful and varied history, as editor Neill Barston reports.