Neill Barston

World Confectionery Conference set for a physical event in September 2022

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 steam ahead in unveiling plans for our physical event in Brussels next year.

World Confectionery Conference 2021 set to move online

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

Cargill drives momentum with ongoing cocoa sustainability schemes

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 ongoing initiatives. Editor Neill Barston speaks to Kate Clancy, company sustainability manager, on tackling child labour, and supporting key producing communities.

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

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 organisation, ahead of his appearance as a keynote speaker at our event.

World Confectionery Conference date revised for October 2021

Considering present business conditions, and with participants’ safety and health in mind, the World Confectionery Conference will be moved from March next year to a revised autumn date of Friday 1 October, 2021, in Belgium.

Andy Baxendale gears up for speaking at our sector showcase

As a member of Confectionery Production’s editorial board, Andy Baxendale has plenty of tales from his varied career. Editor Neill Barston meets him at his UK studios in Greater Manchester, to discuss life amid the pandemic and his latest plans including preparing to speak at the 2021 World Confectionery Conference.