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Interpack is back with a bang, with a host of technology unveiled for global markets
For this week’s blog, I’d like to just offer a simple note of thanks to everyone we met at this year’s Interpack in Germany, including its organisers, who helped ensure that the event more than exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
ISM 2023 Cologne final event report
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Sabine Schommer on the conclusion of this year’s ISM, which returned after considerable Covid-19 restrictions impacted on last year’s show. As the director reveals, there were visitors and exhibitors from Asia for the first time in three years, as well as a high level of innovation and new launches.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM and ProSweets plans promise rich array of new confectionery and wider industry innovations
This weekend, the eyes of the confectionery world will very much be trained on Cologne, as ISM returns in a one-off April location as a combined edition with ProSweets to showcase the best the entire value chain of the industry has to offer.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
LoeschPack set for major packaging showcase at Interpack 2023
A raft of new innovations has been promised from German-based LoeschPack packaging specialist for this year’s key Interpack event in Dusseldorf this May, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ishida set for key equipment release for this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event
Equipment and systems specialist Ishida is set to use this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event as a key launchpad for its latest series of launch of multihead weighers at the much anticipated event taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Gulfood Manufacturing 2022: event preview interview
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Mark Napier, show director for Gulfood Manufacturing 2022, on prospects for the event alongside its sister show, ISM Middle East.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
ISM behind the scenes: 2023 preparations already progressing strongly
The organisers behind Germany’s global ISM confectionery event have reported a strong initial response to its revised dates for its 2023 show, set for next April, writes Neill Barston.
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Mondelēz International reports quarterly growth driven by strong biscuit and chocolate sales
Mondelēz International has recorded a strong sales upturn, with its second quarter results delivering $7.3 billion net revenues, up 9.5% year-on-year, with its chocolate and biscuit interests delivering key growth, reports Neill Barston.
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ProSweets organisers confirm revised 2023 show plans alongside global ISM trade fair
The organisers of the key ProSweets event have given a green light holding the event in 2023, at a ‘one-off’ revised later date alongside ISM in Cologne, with a shortened timetable, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Mars Wrigley forms new retail support ‘transaction zone’ team backing stores
Mars Wrigley has unveiled a major business strategy at the recent Snacks Expo in Chicago, with its latest initiative to support retail customers – The Transaction Zone Team, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ISM 2023 dates pushed back amid major market challenges, leaving uncertainty over ProSweets event
Organisers of the ISM global confectionery and snacks trade show in Germany have confirmed it is to be pushed back until April 2023 amid what it cites as unprecedented supply chain, energy and consumer behaviour challenges, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Video exclusive: Sweets & Snacks supplier showcase 2022
The supplier showcase formed an integral part of this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago, highlighting significant developments across equipment, systems and ingredients. In our exclusive video, Editor Neill Barston speaks to some of the key exhibitors including tna, Cargill, DT&G Ltd, and Capol for insights on the latest sector news for 2022
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
Exclusive: Sweets & Snacks Expo 2022 review
Neill Barston, editor of Confectionery Production magazine, reviews this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, with exclusive interviews with Barry Callebaut, Ferrara, Haribo, National Confectioners Association, Freedom Mallows and PS8.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo fires up with most innovative new product awards
Proceedings for this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo in the US have gained a strong start with the annual Most Innovative New Product Awards kick-starting the event with a number of significant innovations, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing