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Brazilian confectionery companies achieve record results at ISM
The organisers of the Brazilian pavilion at this year’s ISM have reported the country’s strongest ever results at the event, with 17 companies generating a total of more than $6 million at the key trade fair.
Chocoa attracts key industry speakers on sustainability
A broad range of confectionery industry figures have been lined-up for this year’s Chocoa event taking place this week in Amsterdam.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Record attendance results achieved for ISM and ProSweets global trade fairs
Results for the latest ISM and Prosweets events showed both ISM and ProSweets trade fairs once again attracted record global audiences. Neill Barston reports on the key global fairs
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Best of British confectionery set to be unveiled at this year’s ISM
The UK pavilion for this year’s ISM will be packed full of well-established household names, as well as emerging confectionery businesses. Confectionery Production examines some of the most innovative firms involved
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Confectionery export rates continue to rise for Turkish exhibitors at ISM
The Istanbul Cereals Pulses Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association is organising the Turkish National Pavilion of the ISM fair for the 19th time in 2019, with participation of over 30 companies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Catch you in Cologne for ISM and ProSweets
Within the next few days, the biggest names in the global confectionery sector will descend on Cologne in Germany for ISM and ProSweets
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Final countdown to ISM and ProSweets events in Cologne
As ISM and ProSweets fast approach this weekend, Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Anne Schumacher, vice president Trade Fair Management Koelnmesse about the two major industry fairs that will set the pace for 2019’s confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
England’s leading doctor calls for extension of tax on high sugar product ranges
Reducing sugar content within a broad range of product groups has posed considerable challenges for the sector. Neill Barston reports on latest recommendations for potentially extending taxes upon the industry to encourage greater product reformulation
ISM trade fair delivers extended range of global exhibitors
A broad range of confectionery companies from around the world have confirmed their appearance for the key international ISM confectionery trade fair in Cologne, Germany.
Kolenmesse parts company with chief operating officer as CEO assumes duties
German-based trade fair organiser Kolenmesse, which is behind a series of events including ISM, has confirmed that it has parted company with its chief operating officer (COO) Katharina C. Hamma, leaving its CEO with overall responsibility.
Roundtable on sustainable palm oil agrees enhanced standards
The international Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), has agreed a new standard aimed at strengthening environmental protection, social development and economic prosperity across the sustainable palm oil supply chain, which is widely used in confectionery.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Hopes for growth in the South American confectionery market
Confectionery has an especially distinguished history in South America, though challenging economic conditions have affected some of its markets. Neill Barston reports
Halloween confectionery revival marked by higher consumer spending
With Halloween upon us, it seems here in the UK we are increasingly embracing the spooky spirit of festivities that have made it an especially notable celebration in the US.
Halloween celebrations prompt fiendishly fine confectionery ranges
Spooky themed chocolates and sweets marking Halloween have remained a firm favourite with British consumers, according to latest research from Mintel.