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Video exclusive: World Confectionery Conference Brussels 2022

The 2022 edition of our World Confectionery Conference concluded successfully this month in Brussels, Belgium, attracting visitors and speakers from around the globe, in what proved an extremely memorable event.

Sugden bakery machinery joins exhibition for World Confectionery Conference

British-based Sugden Ltd has confirmed it is set to be among exhibitors at this year’s World Confectionery Conference event in Brussels, reports Neill Barston.

Ferrero’s Aldo Cristiano elected as Caobisco trade association president

Exclusive: Aldo Cristiano, Caobisco president, discusses sustainability ahead of World Confectionery Conference

As the newly re-elected president of CAOBISCO, the European chocolate, biscuit and confectionery trade association of Europe, Aldo Cristiano has a considerable array of industry tasks to address. Editor Neill Barston quizzes him on key issues of sustainability in supply chains, due diligence reforms and his return to our major industry event- (follow this link to register for our event on 9th September in Brussels, here).

Fairtrade offers renewed concerns over cocoa chain sustainability ahead of World Confectionery Conference

Having played its part in our debut online World Confectionery Conference, Fairtrade International returns again for our debut physical event. Editor Neill Barston speaks exclusively to Jon Walker, a senior cocoa advisor for the global movement, on some of the core issues at stake including raising living standards for farmers.

Tony’s Chocolonely signs up to the World Confectionery Conference

Pascal Baltussen, chief impact and operations officer of ethically focused confectionery brand Tony’s Chocolonely has become the latest major industry name to sign up as a speaker at our World Confectionery Conference this September.

Kerry ingredients confirms speaker for this year’s World Confectionery Conference

The Kerry Group has confirmed Alice Nongonierma, a senior protein scientist with the business, will be representing the global company at our World Confectionery Conference event this September, reports Neill Barston.

Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade group warns of major industry crisis

Germany’s BDSI confectionery trade body has warned the country’s industry is facing a severe combination of major challenges including the ongoing pandemic, rapidly rising energy costs and increased raw ingredients prices.

UK’s Fox’s Biscuits and Burton’s Biscuits confirm merger deal

The UK’s Burton’s Biscuit Company has confirmed a deal to merge with Fox’s Biscuits to form Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC), UK.

BDSI trade body expresses concerns for industry partners in Ukraine, as invasion continues

Mars pledges additional funding for Ukrainian humanitarian aid

Mars Wrigley has pledged to increase its aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, with a total of $10 million now confirmed for the business towards humanitarian causes.

Ferrero joins Ukraine humanitarian aid, as Messe Düsseldorf welcomes refugees

Ferrero has added its voice to major industry concerns for the war in Ukraine, stating it is ‘deeply saddened by the terrible situation,’ as it places €1 million into humanitarian aid and halts operations in the country.

BDSI trade body expresses concerns for industry partners in Ukraine, as invasion continues

The BDSI German confectionery association has expressed its sympathies to colleagues and friends within Ukraine, in the wake of invasion from neighbouring Russia.

Ishida strengthens European operations with new Polish office

Equipment and systems group Ishida has made a strategic enhancement to its European operations in opening a new Polish office based in Katowice.

Ishida opens European industry equipment centre of excellence

Ishida Europe has enhanced its facilities on the continent in creating a new European centre of excellence based in Prague, Czech Republic.

Swiss firm Selecta works on next generation confectionery vending with Mars Wrigley

Swiss-based food solutions group Selecta has linked-up with Mars Wrigley to unveil next generation intelligent vending machines with user-friendly touch screens and smart payment systems.

Video Exclusive: ProSweets 2022 event review

Against the odds, this year’s ProSweets event in Cologne proceeded as planned, with a wide range of industry innovation on show for the confectionery and snacks sectors, as editor Neill Barston reports in our exclusive video review.

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