WCC news
Gulfood Manufacturing gears-up for key launches including Tate & Lyle stevia sweeteners
Global ingredients group Tate & Lyle is set to unveil a series of new sweetener and stabiliser solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing that enhance taste, texture and reduced sugar options that have been specifically tailored to the MENA region, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
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
Spooktacular White House Halloween celebrations boosted by NCA candy support
The National Confectioners Association has once again helped weave some suitably spooky magic for Halloween celebrations at the White House in Washington, reports Neill Barston.
Exclusive: NCA and Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy raise Farm Bill hopes ahead of US elections
With the pivotal US presidential elections just around the corner, the Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy has expressed optimism that a bipartisan deal can be struck for the crucial national Farm Bill, in a bid to address an urgent deficit in industry sugar supplies, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Mondelēz International posts third quarter upturn, though market tests persist
Against a backdrop of continuing sector challenges, Mondelēz International has recorded an upturn in its third quarter results for 2024, posting net revenues of $9.2 billion, up 1.9% year-on-year, as the business continues a strong pipeline of innovation, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, 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
Hershey and Sucden combine to support Ivory Coast cocoa farmers
US-headquartered confectionery group Hershey has made a significant move for a deal enhancing support for nine cocoa co-operatives in Ivory Coast, including farmer training and community support measures, reports Neill Barston.
Mars goes all out with spooky season Halloween range promotions
Major confectionery group Mars has tapped into the trend for early promotion of Halloween, with the company unveiling a number of terrifying treats for the spooky season, writes Neill Barston.
Indulgence and wellbeing among key trends for 2025 with FMCG Gurus study
UK-based research group, FMCG Gurus has unveiled its latest annual trends projections for 2025, with the concept of ‘permissible indulgence’ and wellbeing perceived to be remaining high on many consumers agendas, reports Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exclusive: Ivory Coast cocoa farmers remain concerned over comparatively low crop payments
The Ivory Coast has released the latest prices to be paid to cocoa farmers in the region that have prompted concerns from within the industry that has sparked concern from market observers that rates remain significantly below global and neighbouring country prices, writes Neill Barston.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Caobisco joins major industry players seeking timely delivery of EUDR laws
Caobisco, the key European confectionery, chocolate and biscuits trade body has joined the chorus of organisations that have called for the EU to fully adopt the landmark new environmental laws as soon as possible, in the wake of proposals for a year-long delay, writes Neill Barston.
Exclusive video: ISM Middle East 2024: California Cultured ‘Choco Chat’
The latest edition of ISM Middle East in Dubai brought together more than 550 exhibiting companies and a global base of visitors, with Confectionery Production being on hand as a media partner for the event.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Spooky season beckons for Hames Chocolates’ latest frightful delights
Fresh from its win in the new product of the year accolade at the World Confectionery Conference, Hames Chocolates as released its latest Halloween season confectionery, time to coincide with national chocolate week, writes Neill Barston.
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.