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Registrations keep on rolling for the 2022 World Confectionery Conference
After a significant period of planning, our World Confectionery Conference draws ever nearer in just a couple of weeks’ time, and we’re looking forward to engaging with as many of you as possible in Brussels on 9 September.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Guest blog: Confectionery sector set for continued growth with innovative ingredients at its heart
Guest blog: Confectionery sector specialist Geoffrey O’Sullivan offers his views on where the industry might be heading, as it continues on an upward growth curve.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Innova Market Insights: World Confectionery Conference interview
Returning as one of our keynote speakers for this year’s World Confectionery Conference is an experience that Myrthe de Beukelaar, a senior associate with Innova Market Insights, is keenly anticipating. Editor Neill Barston quizzes her major trends ahead of our key industry event taking place in Brussels this September
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Video exclusive: Mondelēz International records strong Sweets & Snacks performance
Confectionery Production editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively in our latest video to Rick Brindle, Mondelēz International’s vice president for industry development, reflecting on last month’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, tackling the pandemic, and prospects for the remainder of 2022.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry studies indicate 10.5% CAGR vegan chocolate market growth within the next decade
Latest sector studies have revealed that the fast-rising vegan and plant-based market for confectionery is forecast to see it rise by a CAGR value of 10.5% during the next decade, to a total of 1.44 billion by 2032, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Barry Callebaut’s Future of Indulgence studies find demand for healthier, yet environmentally mindful confectionery
A key consumer shift towards seeking out a wider range of premium, yet healthier and environmentally responsible confectionery has been identified in Barry Callebaut’s latest international research carried out in collaboration with Foresight Factory insights organisation, writes Neill Barston.
Latest sector research finds global chocolate market forecasts a rise to €312 billion by 2030
With the confectionery sector showing sustained growth throughout the pandemic, the global chocolate market is forecast to reach a total of $312.6 billion by 2030, according to latest studies from Researchandmarkets.
Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
BDSI studies find taste remains king for consumers’ confectionery preferences
Confectionery consumers in Germany have hailed taste as the overwhelming factor in purchasing decisions, according to new studies from the country’s BDSI trade association, reports Neill Barston.
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
US kicks-off national candy month celebrating the industry’s ongoing place in consumers’ affections
Confectionery in all its forms once again comes under the spotlight in the US, as the country marks national candy month, with the next few weeks being dedicated to celebrating the region’s favourite treats, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
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.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Industry research reveals global chocolate market nears $90 billion mark
The international chocolate confectionery market has been put at a value of $89.21 billion in 2021, according to latest analysis from ResearchAndMarkets.com.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Chocoa cocoa and chocolate event marks its tenth anniversary with Amsterdam return
The co-founder of the Chocoa cocoa and confectionery event, Jack Steijn, has expressed optimism for the live return of the key sector event, which is returning to Amsterdam this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing
KitKat responds to consumer demand for latest Lotus Biscoff variety
Nestlé is rolling out one of its most in-demand flavours for its KitKat Chunky brand, which is now combining with Lotus Biscoff for its latest launch, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Behind the scenes: Plamil living the vegan dream by the sea
With a million-pound investment in new chocolate processing equipment and latest vegan product lines, Plamil Foods is facing wider production challenges of recruitment and navigating Brexit fallout with genuine optimism, as editor Neill Barston reports
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability