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Awards now open for World Confectionery Conference 2022

1 July 2021

Our free-to-enter World Confectionery Awards are open now until 4 July 2022.

World Confectionery Conference set for a physical event in September 2022

1 July 2021

With such a fine response to our debut World Confectionery Conference that attracted hundreds of online visitors from around the globe, we are pressing full…

Announcing World Confectionery Conference 2022

1 July 2021

For our event next year, we are heading to Brussels on 9 September. Further announcements coming soon...

Confectionery firms including Ferrero, Mars, Nestlé and Mondelez call for EU-wide cocoa policy

26 June 2021

Key confectionery businesses including Ferrero, Mars, Nestlé, Mondelez International and Tony's Chocolonley have joined with the Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade in stepping up calls for…

Sacmi unveils its latest sustainability-focused wrapping machine series

24 June 2021

Italian-based SACMI Packaging & Chocolate has unveiled its latest multi-style flat-base praline wrapping machine, the HY7, with a focus on high-speed and sustainable operating.

Olam releases sustainability strategy for supporting cashew nut farmers globally

24 June 2021

Olam Food Ingredients (OFI) has moved to release sustainability targets tackling challenges within the global cashew supply chain, focused on improving farmer livelihoods.

Cargill releases Decade of Impact report with global charity CARE on cocoa sustainability

22 February 2021

The Cargill group has unveiled its latest report with global humanitarian organisation CARE on progress assisting cocoa communities in Ghana and Ivory Coast, including targeting…

Research reveals plant-based confectionery trends continue rapid rise

3 February 2021

Confectionery product series featuring plant-based claims have continued to show a strong surge in growth, according to latest research from Innova Market Insights.

CAOBISCO joins coalition calling for EU and US to end damaging multi-billion trade tariffs

1 February 2021

CAOBISCO, the Brussels-based confectionery trade association has joined over 70 organisations across the EU and US, calling on new American president Joe Biden and European…

World Confectionery Conference 2021 set to move online

27 January 2021

The debut World Confectionery Conference is to be migrated online for the inaugural event, which will now be held on Tuesday 1 June 2021.

Provenance and sustainable sourcing highlighted by Innova as major trends

20 January 2021

The provenance of product ranges, sustainable sourcing and packaging are set to play a significant role in the sweets and snacks category for 2021, according…

Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes

19 January 2021

Ethical sourcing of cocoa remains a core issue for the sector, with manufacturers including Cargill, a sponsor of this year’s World Confectionery Conference, revealing its…

Almonds remain among key health-focused trends for 2021

6 January 2021

Healthy living and a shift towards a greater range of plant-based food options including nutritionally beneficial snacks, are among the key emerging sector trends for…

Cargill studies find majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainably sourced chocolate

14 December 2020

A major survey from Cargill has found that 70% of consumers in Europe are now factoring sustainability into their purchasing choices for product ranges including…

CAOBISCO’s new president hails industry’s resilience amid confectionery sector challenges

11 December 2020

With the World Confectionery Conference scheduled for next year, we speak exclusively to Aldo Cristiano, president of the CAOBISCO chocolate, biscuits and confectionery European trade…

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