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Ferrero delivers enhanced summer portfolio fit for a road-trip or garden gathering
Ferrero has unveiled a host of summer treats across its portfolio devised for occasions ranging from picnics and social gatherings, to a classic road trip, amid latest sector studies revealing consumer preferences, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sweets & Snacks Expo 2023 supplier event
Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to a wide range of businesses at this year’s Sweets & Snacks Expo supplier showcase, including tna, IMA, Capol, DT&G Ltd, ofi, Cargill and Beneo, on new equipment, systems and ingredients developments for the confectionery sector.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Hershey releases latest Kisses Milklicious confectionery line
US confectionery firm Hershey has confirmed a major range extension with its Kisses Milklicious candies, which featuring a creamy chocolate filling
Katjes launches latest “Sheroes” plant-based gummy series
Confectionery brand Katjes has unveiled its latest plant-based gummy candy range for the US market, timed to coincide with International Women’s Day celebrations, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Exclusive video: State of the Industry Conference review
This week, Confectionery Production has reported live from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Conference in Miami, which saw the unveiling of the key State of Treating report on major consumer trends.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Puratos US makes major investment in Wisconsin chocolate production site
A major investment has been made by Puratos US with the installation of a new production line at its chocolate plant in Wisconsin, which has been delivered after an upturn in consumer demand, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
State of the Industry Conference reaches for the stars
This week has proved an exceptionally busy one for the magazine, topped off by reporting from the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Event which took place in Miami, Florida.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Frankford Candy extends line-up with Kraft Heinz gummies
US-based Frankford Candy, established manufacturing and marketing licensed confections and gifts, is expanding its lineup of Kraft Heinz gummies, writes Neill Barston.
tna set to showcase core packaging and processing systems at Snaxpo
Australian-headquartered tna is set to showcase its key packaging and processing ranges at this year’s Snaxpo23 in Orlando, Florida this month, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Key confectionery leaders to explore sector goals at NCA’s State of the Industry Conference
US confectionery leaders are set to assemble in Miami this weekend for the National Confectioners Association’s State of the Industry Conference, placing a critical spotlight on this year’s major market trends and developments, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Kinder Joy series gains US NBA basketball special edition release
The spirit of the US NBA basketball world has been captured with Kinder Joy’s latest range of treats, featuring mascots from a host of teams from the major national league have been designed in a limited edition release, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
US craft confectionery brand Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker extends ranges
US artisan confectionery firm Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, is rolling out a host of new products across its portfolio with an enhanced focus on extending upon its core range of flavours, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Schubert appoints new Canadian chief operating officer
Equipment and systems business Schubert North America has appointed Dominik Streicher as chief operating officer for its Canadian entity Schubert Packaging Automation Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
US consumers gain Nutella’s extended ranges as part of global celebrations
Ferrero has expanded two fan-favourite brands to the US region in celebration of World Nutella Day last Sunday (Feb 5), with the release of Nutella B-Ready and Nutella Biscuits, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability