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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.
Fairtrade raises concerns for farmers rights relating to new UK Environment Bill
he Fairtrade Foundation is seeking greater assurances from the UK government over its new Environment Bill, which delivers due diligence measures banning British firms from selling products with a connection to deforestation overseas.
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.
Fairtrade confirms major five year rebranding move for its activities
The Fairtrade movement has begun a major rebrand of its activities in a bid to reinforce the scale of its work across the world, including supporting cocoa growing communities, reports Neill Barston
Fairtrade Foundation calls on UK companies to back greater due diligence of global supply chains
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.
Time for business stars to shine with the World Confectionery Awards
Plans for our rescheduled World Confectionery Conference are moving forward with plenty of optimism for our fresh date of 26 March, 2021, in Brussels, Belgium.
Tate & Lyle reports challenging market conditions for industry ingredients and solutions
The Tate & Lyle ingredients and industry solutions group has reported challenging global market conditions, as the business continues to evolve its strategies during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Innova Insights studies show pandemic confectionery and snacks trends with long-term appeal
Latest global research from Innova Market Insights has indicated consumer behaviours during the coronavirus pandemic surrounding healthier food choices may prove longer-term trends within the sector.
Caobisco confectionery body calls for extension of EU-UK trade talks to avert major industry impact
With trade relations between the UK and EU nations set to undergo major changes from 2021, a renewed trade deal hangs in the balance, as Caobisco, the European association for chocolate, biscuits and confectionery reveals.