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ISM Middle East 2024 show review
Editor Neill Barston offers an exclusive video interview with key players at this year’s ISM Middle East, including Karen Beston, of PS8 (organisers of the UK pavilion), Markus Rustler, CEO of Theegarten-Pactec, Cristian Chu Salgado of Luker Chocolate, and Katharina Buschjager, ISM Middle East show director.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive extended review: Dubai’s ISM Middle East reports record visitor levels
Expanding to nearly double its previous size, ISM offered up a surprising array of Middle Eastern treats, as editor Neill Barston discovers in this special extended report from this year’s must-see confectionery event for the region.
Exclusive video: ISM Middle East 2024 review
This year’s ISM Middle East delivered a wealth of product innovation for the region, with more than 500 exhibitors delivering a show that nearly doubled in size, with a strong representation from businesses from around the world.
Godiva reveals heritage luxury chocolate collection for US market debut
Belgian-founded premium chocolate brand Godvia has confirmed its new limited-edition Heritage Collection – an exclusive assortment of new chocolates and confections gaining their debut in the US market, reports Neill Barston.
A spooktacular Hershey Halloween line-up offers a blend of new and classic confectionery
A host of fiendishly fine chocolate and snacks delights to satisfy the spookiest soirée have been unveiled by the Hershey Company, as it targets a spooktacular performance this Halloween season, which remains one of the most significant for many regions around the world, writes Neill Barston.
Global confectionery companies gather for ISM Middle East opening
A vibrant and diverse assembly of confectionery companies from around the globe ensure that ISM Middle East opened its doors in optimistic mood today in Dubai, reports Neill. Barston.
World Confectionery Conference exclusive: Behind the scenes at Ferrero’s key Luxembourg HQ
Located close to a UNESCO world heritage site, Ferrero’s headquarters in Luxembourg certainly are a marker for its notable ambitions. Neill Barston meets Francesco Tramontin, its vice president for EU institutional relations and group public policy, ahead of his World Confectionery Conference presentation.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cinnabon and WARHEADS release limited-edition collaboration in selected bakeries
The collaboration will be available in selected bakeries while supplies last, beginning monday, 19 August.
Caramac’s back and tapping into a wave of confectionery nostalgia
Much to many fans’ delight, Nestlé has revived its classic British caramel flavoured bar, the Caramac, which is seemingly going to be on a temporary basis after being surprisingly discontinued at the end of last year.
pladis offers a flavour twist with new Rich Tea biscuit variety
Global snacking group pladis has lined-up a major flavour twist for its classic British favourite McVitie’s Rich Tea, which has been bestowed with a fresh new cocoa variety to bolster the brand this summer, writes Neill Barston.
Ten PM snack bars claim key Ashwagandha wellbeing ingredient first
An innovative UK snacks manufacturer is claiming a sector first in devising an oat-based bar, Ten PM, featuring Ashwagandha plants used for combatting stress as a key ingredient, writes Neill Barston.
Ingredients specialists Palsgaard set for a notable World Confectionery Conference return
Innovative Danish-based ingredients business, Palsgaard is set to mark its return to involvement with the World Confectionery Conference, as it joins our extensive list of speakers, writes Neill Barston.
Latvia’s Food Union reveals over 50 summer ice cream treats
Latvian-headquartered ice cream business Food Union has unveiled a major summer campaign with the release of 55 new seasonal products that have been timed to make the most of warmer months across Europe, writes Neill Barston.
Kitkat gains fresh double chunky dark chocolate edition
A fresh flavour is being added to the KitKat family, which has added a chunky crunchy double chocolate edition to the longstanding range, which has continued to offer a strong performance in global markets, writes Neill Barston.