sweets
Tic Tac completes UFO-inspired space mission with ‘messages for ET’
“It’s one small mint for man, one giant mint, for Mankind’, was just one of many messages displayed on a specially devised Tic Tac as it made history in being transported into space, reports Neill Barston.
Paradise Fruits extends core granulate ingredients for confectionery and snacks
Natural ingredients group Paradise Fruits Solutions by Jahncke has launched a new range of ready-to-order granulates developed to aid smoother running of production processes for confectionery and snacks manufacturers, writes Neill Barston.
NCA names Brian M. Mckeon as senior vice president of public policy
The National Confectioners Association has appointed Brian M. McKeon as senior vice president of public policy, leading its government affairs strategy and grassroots industry engagement, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mars Wrigley revives classic Opal Fruit branding for a final special summer swansong
Following strong consumer demand, Mars Wrigley UK is set to bring back its much-loved Opal Fruits to British shelves for one final time after the made to make your mouth water treat sold out in a few weeks on its re-release last summer, reports Neill Barston.
Tic-Tac follows Skittles in setting its sights on outer space
The Ferrero-owned Tic Tac brand has responded to recent hype surrounding Tic Tac UFO sightings with taking the famous mint series into outer space, writes Neill Barston.
Focus: Making a century of memories with A.L.Simpkin & Co sweets
As one of a rare breed of traditional British confectionery firms remaining as a family-owned business, A. L. Simpkin & Co is proudly celebrating its centenary. Neill Barston meets the present generation leading the company forward amid challenging times
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
A.L.Simpkin & Co marks shared centenary with Royal British Legion through special edition sweets
Sheffield-based confectionery business A.L.Simpkin & Co continues its centenary celebrations in partnering with the Royal British Legion, which is also marking its 100th anniversary, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference set for a physical event in September 2022
With such a fine response to our debut World Confectionery Conference that attracted hundreds of online visitors from around the globe, we are pressing full steam ahead in unveiling plans for our physical event in Brussels next year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey set to unveil an enhanced product portfolio at Sweets and Snacks Expo
Hershey is set to showcase an expanded array of products at this week’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, US, including its Reese’s and KitKat branded ranges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Synergy delivers latest citrus flavouring series with Italian inspiration
The global Synergy Flavours group has drawn on the 130-year heritage of its Italian business to develop a new citrus range, which taps into consumer demand for premiumisation and increased product transparency, writes Neill Barston.
Sweets and Snacks final preparations gather pace for key showcase
Some of the biggest names in the confectionery sector are set to take centre stage at the Sweets and Snacks Expo, as a huge array of more than two years’ of products will be on show at the US event, writes Neill Barston.
Behind the scenes: A.L.Simpkin & Co celebrates 100 years in business
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production, interviews Adrian Simpkin, director of A.L. Simpkin & Co on its centenary celebrations
NCA welcomes June as America’s national candy month
The US-based National Confectioners Association has declared that June is National Candy Month, encouraging consumers to go out and enjoy their favourite treats as conditions amid the pandemic begin to improve, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Sustainability
ISM organisers report encouraging early response to 2022 event
Organisers of the ISM international sweets event in Cologne, Germany, have confirmed an encouraging global response to its next event in January, 2022, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing