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Sweets & Snacks Expo makes a memorable return for its 25th birthday
Back in its long-term home in Chicago, this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo has got off to a roaring start with a host of product innovations, insights and industry networking.
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Ferrero set to make waves with Rocher, Kinder and Fannie May launches
A broad array of new confectionery lines are set to be showcased by Ferrero North America, as part of the 25th edition of the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, reports Neill Barston.
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Bazooka Candy makes two senior management appointments ahead of Sweets & Snacks Expo
US-based Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Bazooka Companies, has confirmed major promotions for two senior members of its team, as the company prepares for the 2022 edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo, reports Neill Barston.
Mars Wrigley US issues gummies product recall on Skittles, Life Savers and Starburst series
Mars Wrigley Confectionery US has issued a voluntary recall on several gummies ranges of Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers, over what the company describes as the potential presence of a thin strand of metal embedded within the sweets or within packs, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Sweets & Snacks show gears up for 25th anniversary celebrations
Now celebrating its 25th year, Sweets & Snacks Expo returns to its spiritual home of Chicago this month. Neill Barston speaks to the NCA organising team behind the influential confectionery extravaganza ahead of the 2022 event.
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Mondelēz strategy targets key chocolate and biscuit market growth
Mondelēz International has unveiled its strategy for accelerating growth within the company, which will centre on reshaping its portfolio honing in on chocolate and biscuit ranges, writes Neill Barston.
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Ferrero drives forward three-year plan for delivering sustainable Malaysian palm oil supplies
Ferrero is initiating results of a major study in Malaysia with the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), that have paved way for a new three plan delivering solutions for biodiverse palm oil production, writes Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sweets and Snacks Expo confirms key insights programme for Chicago event
Organisers of the Sweets and Snacks Expo have confirmed an extended programme of education and insights for its 2022 edition, as it celebrates its 25th edition, writes Neill Barston.
Capol prepares Sweets and Snacks Expo confectionery showcase
Confectionery glazing and anti-sticking agents company Capol is set to join 25th anniversary celebrations for the Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, US, showcasing its extended product series, writes Neill Barston.
Mintel research shows optimism for confectionery market gains in 2022
While the pandemic continues to impact confectionery trends, there’s hope for revival this year, as Neill Barston finds speaking to Marcia Mogelonsky, director of insight, food and drink, at Mintel
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Mintel insights: Marcia Mogelonsky confectionery trends interview
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine, speaks exclusively to Marcia Mogelonsky on the major challenges facing the confectionery sector, and hopes for 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Valeo Fox’s Glacier Mint factory strike continues over pay and conditions
Employees at Fox’s Glacier Mint factory in York, UK, have entered a third day of strike action in protest at their terms of pay and conditions, writes Neill Barston.
Swizzels confectionery begins major new manufacturing site project
Development work has begun on a major investment from UK-based Swizzels confectionery, which is creating new manufacturing and distribution facilities at Middlewich in Cheshire, reports Neill Barston.
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NCA confirms Sweets and Snacks new venues from 2024
The National Confectioners Association has confirmed that its flagship Sweets & Snacks Expo event will move from its historic home in Chicago and rotate between Indianapolis and Las Vegas from 2024, writes Neill Barston.
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