Europe

Confectionery sector remains key market for almond inclusions

20 July 2021

The confectionery sector remains the most popular segment for product ranges with almond ingredients, according to latest industry research, writes Neill Barston.

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

World Confectionery Conference date revised for October 2021

11 December 2020

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…

The colour of love holds the key for GNT, hailing red as 2021’s major product shade

24 November 2020

Colouring food specialists GNT has identified red as the key colour trend for 2021, as a shade that has long held a place in many…

GNT extends colouring series with new fiesta pink variety for chocolate

27 October 2020

The Netherlands-based GNT group has extended its Exberry micronised powder series with a new beetroot pink shade to its existing portfolio.

Trend focus: Creating product transparency rises to the top of the agenda

21 October 2020

Transparency emerges as a clear winner in Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2021 with brands upping their game to meet evolving ethical, environmental…

Andy Baxendale gears up for speaking at our sector showcase

21 October 2020

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…

Fairtrade Foundation calls on UK companies to back greater due diligence of global supply chains

23 September 2020

The Fairtrade Foundation has called on British companies to increase their efforts to tackle human rights violations within global supply chains, including the cocoa sector.

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