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Sylvia Buxton of Perfetti van Melle named among nine Candy Hall of Fame winners
Sylvia Buxton, the North American president of Perfetti Van Melle’s global business has been celebrating after having been named among nine new members inducted to the Candy Hall of Fame, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Cepi among equipment businesses preparing to exhibit at the tenth Gulfood Manufacturing
Automation and bulk storage and conveying equipment specialists, Cepi has been confirmed among a wide array of businesses serving the confectionery, snacks and bakery markets at this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing event, as it marks its tenth anniversary, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive review: The World Confectionery Conference marks 90th anniversary of Confectionery Production in style
A genuine buzz surrounded this year’s World Confectionery Conference, as the event proved a worthy celebration of our publication’s 90th anniversary, offering a key platform for debating major issues facing the industry. Editor Neill Barston reports
Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
YumEarth and Solely offer free-from and better-for-you Halloween treats
As the spooky season reaches its peak around the world, two US confectionery brands, YumEarth and Solely have been making waves with creating free-from dietary offerings, including better-for-you product lines, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory
Corbion shapes-up for Food Ingredients Europe showcase
Global ingredients group Corbion is set to showcase its core range of application, including for the confectionery sector, at this year’s Food Ingredients Europe (EiE) event, reports Neill Barston.
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
Major extension of Puratos range sees consumer favourite chocolate flavour released
Belgian-headquartered ingredients group, Puratos has unveiled a notable extension of its Ambiante range of ready-to-whip toppings, with its latest chocolate flavour, which has retained its place as a consumer favourite.
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.
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.
Thanks for making our Brussels World Confectionery Conference a major success
This week’s missive is very much one of a heartfelt thanks to all involved with our fourth edition of the World Confectionery Conference as it made its successful return to the Belgian capital of Brussels last week.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Macpac thermoforming packaging business takes on next generation of team members
Thermoforming packaging specialists, Macpac has welcomed Lloyd and Jim Kershaw to the UK business, which has continued to develop market solutions for a number of segments including confectionery, writes Neill Barston.
Nestlé moves to assist consumers with sight loss in forging accessible QR codes
A notable move to assist consumers with sight loss has been made by Nestlé Confectionery, which is trialling Accessible QR codes for its flagship KitKat and Quality Street, which will enable greater ease of access for customers, writes Neill Barston.
African Cocoa Marketplace targets regulatory support for region’s crop growing communities
A key emerging quality assurance and marketing service for cocoa businesses, the African Cocoa Marketplace (ACM), has reported a strong start to its operations across the region, which remains a core location for the industry in being a vital cog in the global chocolate and snacks global supply chain, writes Neill Barston.