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Exclusive video: Cargill sustainability supply chain specialist due for World Confectionery Conference

25 July 2024

This year's World Confectionery Conference is set to feature a wide array of talents from right across the confectionery and snacks value chain, including a…

Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin returns as keynote conference speaker

22 July 2024

As a founding contributor to our World Confectionery Conference, Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin is set to make a return appearance speaking at our return event in…

Antonie Fountain of the Voice Network set for 2024’s World Confectionery Conference

30 June 2024

The managing director of the Voice Network cocoa sector organisation, Antonie Fountain, has become the latest industry name to play his part in our 2024…

Rainforest Alliance confirms its presence at World Confectionery Conference Q&A

29 June 2024

The Rainforest Alliance has revealed that Fanny Gauttier, its EU Public Affairs Lead, is set to join our 2024 edition of the World Confectionery Conference,…

Gain an added taste of Brussels at the World Confectionery Conference

2 June 2024

This year’s World Confectionery Conference in Brussels will once again have an extra special addition in the form of a special chocolate tour of some…

World Confectionery Conference plans progressing strongly

30 April 2024

Plans for this year’s World Confectionery Conference are fast taking shape, as the event gathers momentum for its autumn return to Brussels, Belgium.

Exclusive: Tony’s Chocolonely returns to World Confectionery Conference

21 February 2024

This year’s World Confectionery Conference will be heading back to the Belgian capital, which remains a key hub for the industry. Editor Neill Barston speaks…

Exclusive: World Confectionery Conference set for Brussels return in 2024

21 December 2023

Major plans for the next edition of the World Confectionery Conference are taking shape, with the event set for a return to Brussels next year.…

Global industry shines at the 2023 World Confectionery Conference

14 October 2023

The 2023 edition of the World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully in Yorkshire, UK, last week, with sustainability, business resilience and industry innovation placed at the…

Ritter Sport names Jamie Lowe as its World Confectionery Conference speaker

27 September 2023

Ethically-focused premium chocolate brand Ritter Sport has named Jamie Lowe, its head of sales as among our speakers for this year’s World Confectionery Conference taking…

Exclusive video: Fairtrade set for World Confectionery Conference presentation

20 September 2023

With our World Confectionery Conference just around the corner, we offer an exclusive sneak preview of Fairtrade Foundation’s plans for its keynote presentation at this…

GNT set to unveil colouring foods developments at sector’s key event

17 September 2023

The ranks of this year’s World Confectionery Conference have been further bolstered with confirmation of Alison Donaldson, senior technical sales manager at GNT, joining our…

Exclusive focus: York Cocoa House leads second day World Confectionery Conference activities

17 September 2023

Sophie Jewett, managing director of York Cocoa House, will be among our keynote speakers at our Harrogate conference. Editor Neill Barston speaks to her about…

Farmforce set to place sustainable production in conference limelight

17 September 2023

The Farmforce organisation has confirmed its World Confectionery Conference speaker for 2023 will be its head of sustainability, Pilar Castillo, who will draw upon her…

Exclusive: MacIntyre delivers best of British engineering to the world

17 September 2023

MacIntyre Chocolate Systems will be joining the World Confectionery Conference 2023 edition, offering a keynote presentation at the event. Editor Neill Barston visits the firm’s Scottish base…

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