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Global confectionery growth forecast offers industry encouragement
With such a wide variety of developments within the confectionery sector over the past year, it is encouraging to learn of a fresh study suggesting continued growth for the industry. Analysis from the Research and Markets group found that despite existing challenges, compound annual sales increases of around 3% within the chocolate segment have been […]
Prince Charles visits The Toffee Works as part of centenary celebrations
Celebrations were in full flow for HRH Prince Charles, as he toured UK confectionery business Uncle Joe’s Mint Balls factory in Wigan to celebrate the centenary of the firm’s production site, The Toffee Works.
Global audience set for Chicago’s Sweets and Snacks Expo 2019
Plans are fast taking shape for this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, which brings together more than 18,000 international confectionery professionals.
ABICAB president projects positive outlook for Brazilian confectionery market
Ubiracy Fonsêca, president of ABICAB, the Brazilian Chocolate, Peanuts and Candies Industry Association, has projected a positive outlook for 2019’s national confectionery market. Neill Barston meets him at ISM to discuss the fast-growing confectionery sector
A wealth of major releases seals success for global confectionery businesses at ISM
With an impressive delegation of global businesses attending this year’s ISM, there were plenty of stand-out moments across the four-day showcase. Editor Neill Barston reports from Cologne
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Brazilian confectionery companies achieve record results at ISM
The organisers of the Brazilian pavilion at this year’s ISM have reported the country’s strongest ever results at the event, with 17 companies generating a total of more than $6 million at the key trade fair.
Chocoa attracts key industry speakers on sustainability
A broad range of confectionery industry figures have been lined-up for this year’s Chocoa event taking place this week in Amsterdam.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Record attendance results achieved for ISM and ProSweets global trade fairs
Results for the latest ISM and Prosweets events showed both ISM and ProSweets trade fairs once again attracted record global audiences. Neill Barston reports on the key global fairs
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Best of British confectionery set to be unveiled at this year’s ISM
The UK pavilion for this year’s ISM will be packed full of well-established household names, as well as emerging confectionery businesses. Confectionery Production examines some of the most innovative firms involved
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Confectionery export rates continue to rise for Turkish exhibitors at ISM
The Istanbul Cereals Pulses Oil Seeds and Products Exporters’ Association is organising the Turkish National Pavilion of the ISM fair for the 19th time in 2019, with participation of over 30 companies.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing
Catch you in Cologne for ISM and ProSweets
Within the next few days, the biggest names in the global confectionery sector will descend on Cologne in Germany for ISM and ProSweets
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Final countdown to ISM and ProSweets events in Cologne
As ISM and ProSweets fast approach this weekend, Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Anne Schumacher, vice president Trade Fair Management Koelnmesse about the two major industry fairs that will set the pace for 2019’s confectionery sector
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
England’s leading doctor calls for extension of tax on high sugar product ranges
Reducing sugar content within a broad range of product groups has posed considerable challenges for the sector. Neill Barston reports on latest recommendations for potentially extending taxes upon the industry to encourage greater product reformulation
ISM trade fair delivers extended range of global exhibitors
A broad range of confectionery companies from around the world have confirmed their appearance for the key international ISM confectionery trade fair in Cologne, Germany.