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Scandinavia’s Fazer group records strong annual performance, and releases key new protein powered confectionery
The US-based Hershey Company has confirmed that Tiffany Menyhart has been appointed to the post of chief customer officer, which she takes up from this month, with a target of honing its retail and consumer engagement
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference, Miami, 2025 report
Editor Neill Barston goes behind the scenes at the State of the Industry Conference in Miami, where key topics of tariffs, cocoa supplies, product innovation and
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference proves especially thought-provoking for major policies
This week’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami has once again set a high bar on delivering some genuine, precise insights into the US region’s performance, as well as providing an invaluable chance for the sector to exchange ideas.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Next generation of ‘Wild Thingz’ sets to work on imagining better-for-you sweet treats
Ambitious organic gummy start-up brand Wild Thingz has devised an eye-catching initiative to create ‘mini executives’ with its latest campaign to bring children into its creative process, reports Neill Barston.
Haribo officially opens latest UK store in Bluewater, Kent
The doors of Haribo’s latest retail store in the UK, at the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent opened this week, with a special opening offer for visitors, writes Neill Barston.
ISM and ProSweets 2025 event reviews
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive review of this year’s ISM and ProSweets events in Cologne Germany, that placed a wide array of new products, equipment and technology under the spotlight
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Love is in the air for Swizzels with new Valentine’s sweet combination
UK confectionery business Swizzels has unveiled a fresh limited-edition product in time for Valentine’s Day, combining two of its most-loved brands into one treat: Squashies Love Hearts.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Exclusive: Global excellence across the confectionery sector is set to shine at ISM 2025
The countdown to ISM Cologne 2025 in Germany is fast approaching, with a vast array of creative confectionery and snacks products taking their place in the limelight, writes Lily Blackmore.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive video: ISM & ProSweets 2025 preview
This year’s ISM & ProSweets events in Cologne, Germany, have combined forces to their greatest-ever degree for their latest instalments, showcasing the some of the world’s most anticipated finished product, equipment, systems and ingredients innovations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rowntree’s marks 60th anniversary with new Jelly Tots special edition
Nestlé-owned Rowntree’s has unveiled its latest arrival of the new Jelly Tots Tangy, in celebration of the classic brand’s 60th anniversary this year, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: Ferrero World Confectionery Conference 2025 interview
With plans gathering pace for our 2025 edition of the World Confectionery Conference, we speak exclusively with Ferrero, which will be returning to play its part in the event once more.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability
White House Christmas celebrations enriched with NCA decor and treats
The White House in Washington has once again been given a magical festive winter wonderland makeover, courtesy of stylish confectionery decor from the National Confectioners Association (NCA), writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
“More punk, less junk” says British confectionery start-up Wild Thingz, as it challenges major brands
Ambitious start-up British confectionery brand, Wild Thingz, has challenged major manufacturers to cut out sugar and additives in product ranges, as it sets its stall out to develop its own series of organic, plant-based gummies, reports Neill Barston.
Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Caobisco Congress shines valuable light on core challenges facing the industry
Exploring ways forward for tackling some of the key industry challenges facing the sweets and snacks sector formed a key theme for the Caobisco Congress staged in Brussels earlier this week, which Confectionery Production was glad to report upon.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability