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Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 preview
Editor Neill Barston speaks to Carly Schildhaus, senior public affairs manager for the National Confectioners Association about the prospects for this year’s final show in Chicago, before the event is set to move to other US cities from next year. We discuss key trends and the return of its supplier showcase amid an action-packed event
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Beneo primes for key Sweets & Snacks Expo confectionery ingredients showcase
The Beneo group is gearing-up for a key presentation of its ingredients solutions for the confectionery sector at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in the US, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Exclusive: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 preview interview
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo is set to return to McCormick Place in Chicago, US, for the final time next week, with a host of new product and equipment innovations set to be unveiled at the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets draw diverse international audience
This week’s ISM and ProSweets have just come to a close in Cologne and have certainly proved particularly memorable for a number of reasons, but primarily the sheer range of new and diverse products out there from around the world which have underlined that the sector is very much thriving in spite of wider challenges.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Advanced machinery takes centre stage for GEA Technology Centre opening
Equipment and systems group GEA has officially opened its new Technology Centre (XLAB) in Biedenkopf-Wallau, offering extensive facilities for its industry customers, including confectionery lines, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video report from the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, focused on addressing major trends for the year ahead, as well as releasing the NCA’s key State of Treating report.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Katjes launches latest “Sheroes” plant-based gummy series
Confectionery brand Katjes has unveiled its latest plant-based gummy candy range for the US market, timed to coincide with International Women’s Day celebrations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Confectionery firms all set for IFE London event
A number of confectionery companies are set to take prime place within this year’s IFE International Food and Drink Event taking place at ExceL London, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: State of the Industry Conference review
This week, Confectionery Production has reported live from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami, which saw the unveiling of the key State of Treating report on major consumer trends.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference reaches for the stars
This week has proved an exceptionally busy one for the magazine, topped off by reporting from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Event which took place in Miami, Florida.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of Treating Report reveals US confectionery sales of $42.6 billion
The president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association, John Downs, offered an inspiring keynote address to launch this year’s State of the Industry Conference, as figures reveal the category topped $42.6 billion in sales last year, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ProSweets plans for revised dates gather momentum in Cologne
Plans for hosting ProSweets in Cologne, Germany, within the key ISM confectionery event are continuing to progress, with the exhibitor area continuing to be extended as part of the combined special edition event, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Perfetti Van Melle joins UK Plastics Pact targeting major improvements on recycling
Confectionery group Perfetti Van Melle has become the latest major business from across the confectionery and snacks sector to join the UK Plastics Pact, aiming to drive key change on tackling pollution and improving environmental performance, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury offers debut for first HFSS launch with Dairy Milk Fruitier and Nuttier range
A key new product series has been unveiled by Cadbury in launching its first non HFSS product range, with four lines within its Dairy Milk Fruitier and Nuttier range, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability