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Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as president for US operations
The US-based Hershey Company has unveiled Michael Del Pozzo as President for its US operations, as the business seeks to drive forward its operations within its core market, writes Neill Barston.
Canada’s Regal moves to complete key acquisition of Mondoux Confectionery
Canadian-based Regal Confections is progressing a major acquisition move for long-established Quebec gummy manufacturer, Mondoux Confectionery, as it seeks to enhance its portfolio in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Celebrating nine decades in publishing at the World Confectionery Conference
Our World Confectionery Conference will be offering a key celebration for Confectionery Production’s 90th anniversary, with our title having served the industry consistently over its eventful and varied history, as editor Neill Barston reports.
German confectionery businesses press ahead with strike action over pay and conditions
Germany’s confectionery trade body, the BDSI has branded industry manufacturing strikes in North Rhine-Westphalia are “completely unnecessary” as negotiations over pay and conditions have been further postponed until September, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: KMC creates latest plant based starch for gummy and sugar confectionery
An innovative Danish firm, KMC, specialising in potato starch applications is set to release a new range of plant based ingredients targeting the gummy and sugar confectionery, claiming key energy savings for manufacturers, writes Neill Barston.
Ukraine-based Roshen confectionery raises operating capital by 33%
Roshen’s Kyiv-based Ukraine confectionery facilities are reportedly set to benefit from a move aiming to bolster its financial position by raising authorised capital level by 33% to a total of 2 billion UAH (Hryvnia) £37 million, writes Neill Barston.
Major global demand for flexible packaging of confectionery predicted over next decade
Fast-rising demand for flexible packaging is anticipated to see the international segment increase from $9.8 billion in value this year to $13.4 bn within a decade, driven by a sustained growth within the ‘on-the-go’ product category, analysis, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali confirmed to speak at the World Confectionery Conference
Can Buharali, newly elected president of Caobisco European confectionery trade body has been confirmed as the latest to become a keynote speaker for our World Confectionery Conference event set to take place this autumn.
EU strikes critical deal for sustainable packaging targets within industry
The EU has stepped up its environmental legislation in agreeing laws to ensure packaging is more sustainable, as well as cutting waste from product ranges, including from confectionery and snacks series, reports Neill Barston.
Harnessing the potential power of AI across industry
With AI making global headlines in the past 18 months, industry consultant Graham Godfrey offers his view on its notable potential right across industry, including within the confectionery sector
Exclusive video: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2024 review
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, came to a memorable close this past week, after gaining record attendance figures, with more than 16,000 registrations across the event, held between 14-16 May.
Sweets & Snacks roars off to a fine start with key new product awards
This year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo opened with an air of celebration, as companies across the region, and from around the globe celebrated gaining coveted New Product Awards, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Primed and under starter’s orders for the Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
With editorial deadlines pressing, this week’s blog is very much focused on a direct message of looking ahead to the fast approaching Sweets & Snacks Expo, which is due to kick off with its supplier showcase on 13 May.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hershey records strong North American performance, elevating first quarter results
An encouraging uplift in first quarter results was recorded by the US Hershey group, achieving net sales of $3.2 billion, up 8.9% year-on-year, as the business prepares for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo starting next week, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability