sweets
Former Rowntree’s factory gains sweet themed time capsule for residential development
A significant milestone for the former Rowntree’s confectionery factory in York, UK, has taken place, as Henry Boot Construction and developer Latimer, buried a sweet themed time capsule at the Cocoa Works residential development, 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.
Exclusive focus: ISM Middle East gears-up for major regional confectionery showcase
With ISM Middle East is set to open its doors in Dubai tomorrow, editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Katharina Buschjager and Mark Napier of its organising team, as well as its UK pavilion team, as Confectionery Production returns to cover the show sweets and snacks categories that are shaking-up the region.
Exclusive: ISM Middle East 2024 event preview
A diverse array of sweets and snacks for the Middle East MENA region is set to take centre stage in Dubai, with a record number of over 550 exhibitors from around the world at its newly-repositioned date.
NCA seeks key accolade nominations, and speakers for Sweets & Snacks Expo
Enterprises from across the thriving US sweets and snacks scene are set to be honoured at the next State of the Industry Conference event next March, with its organisers, the NCA calling for entries from across the industry to put forward candidates for several key categories, writes Neill Barston.
Hershey appoints Michael Del Pozzo as president for US operations
The US-based Hershey Company has unveiled Michael Del Pozzo as President for its US operations, as the business seeks to drive forward its operations within its core market, writes Neill Barston.
Canada’s Regal moves to complete key acquisition of Mondoux Confectionery
Canadian-based Regal Confections is progressing a major acquisition move for long-established Quebec gummy manufacturer, Mondoux Confectionery, as it seeks to enhance its portfolio in the region, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Celebrating nine decades in publishing at the World Confectionery Conference
Our World Confectionery Conference will be offering a key celebration for Confectionery Production’s 90th anniversary, with our title having served the industry consistently over its eventful and varied history, as editor Neill Barston reports.
German confectionery businesses press ahead with strike action over pay and conditions
Germany’s confectionery trade body, the BDSI has branded industry manufacturing strikes in North Rhine-Westphalia are “completely unnecessary” as negotiations over pay and conditions have been further postponed until September, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: KMC creates latest plant based starch for gummy and sugar confectionery
An innovative Danish firm, KMC, specialising in potato starch applications is set to release a new range of plant based ingredients targeting the gummy and sugar confectionery, claiming key energy savings for manufacturers, writes Neill Barston.
Ukraine-based Roshen confectionery raises operating capital by 33%
Roshen’s Kyiv-based Ukraine confectionery facilities are reportedly set to benefit from a move aiming to bolster its financial position by raising authorised capital level by 33% to a total of 2 billion UAH (Hryvnia) £37 million, writes Neill Barston.
Major global demand for flexible packaging of confectionery predicted over next decade
Fast-rising demand for flexible packaging is anticipated to see the international segment increase from $9.8 billion in value this year to $13.4 bn within a decade, driven by a sustained growth within the ‘on-the-go’ product category, analysis, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive: Caobisco president Can Buharali confirmed to speak at the World Confectionery Conference
Can Buharali, newly elected president of Caobisco European confectionery trade body has been confirmed as the latest to become a keynote speaker for our World Confectionery Conference event set to take place this autumn.
EU strikes critical deal for sustainable packaging targets within industry
The EU has stepped up its environmental legislation in agreeing laws to ensure packaging is more sustainable, as well as cutting waste from product ranges, including from confectionery and snacks series, reports Neill Barston.