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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
Exclusive: Engines fully revved for Indianapolis edition of Sweets & Snacks Expo
Expectations are high for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo as it enters the starting grid for its fresh location in Indianapolis, Indiana, US. Editor Neill Barston speaks to the NCA’s Carly Schildhaus on prospects for the 2024 show
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference 2024 preview
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston offers a sneak preview of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, which makes a welcome return to Brussels, Belgium on 12 September 2024. This year’s confirmed keynotes include Cargill, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely, Caobisco, Mintel and FMCG Gurus, with further presents right across the value chain of our industry.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Theegarten-Pactec’s Markus Rustler re-appointed Interpack advisory president
In the wake of its notable success in 2023 returning after a six-year, pandemic enforced absence, Interpack’s advisory board has re-elected Theegarten-Pactec’s Markus Rustler as its president, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global confectionery sector set for growth to $421 billion, despite market disruption
The global confectionery market is projected to deliver a renewed upturn in growth into the next decade, reaching $421 billion by 2031, after reaching $298bn in 2022, despite a number of supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
BDSI study shows shoppers say the State should not influence eating choices
Research from the BDSI German confectionery association has revealed the results of a recent survey that showed an overwhelming total of 84% of respondents believed that people should decide for themselves what food and treats they eat, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
State of the Industry reflections: John Downs, NCA’s president and CEO interview
Seeming in relaxed form, John Downs concluded the event with some added notes of motivation for the assembled audience, reaffirming his view that there’s plenty of dynamism and determination that will see the industry within the US through its various supply chain challenges, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference to highlight key trends and AI technology
The pivotal influence of TikTok social media, fostering inclusive workplaces, and the major technological potential for AI tools within industry will form key themes for this year’s State of the Industry Conference, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz annual results reveal resilient fortunes, projecting further market growth
Mondelēz has released its annual and fourth quarter results, revealing net revenues of $36 billion, up by 14.4% as the business continues a pattern of global expansion that has seen it acquire fast-rising businesses in the snacking sector, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry study declares Quality Street as Nestlé’s most searched for product
An industry study of Nestlé’s most popular brands based on their average monthly search volume in the UK has seen Quality Street emerge as the most searched for treat.
Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, set for Woman of Influence Award
Major honours are set to be bestowed on Sylvia Buxton, president and CEO of Perfetti Van Melle North America, as she is to receive the 2024 Woman of Influence Award, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Sustainability