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Video Exclusive: ProSweets 2022 event review

15 February 2022

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…

Dawn Foods cocoa filings target sweet baked goods category

1 February 2022

An innovative launch from Dawn Foods is set to benefit the sweet baked goods category in the form of its new fat-based, pre-and post-bake, ready-to-use…

Mondelēz International reports improve global sales of $28 billion

31 January 2022

Mondelēz International has released its latest annual figures for 2021, revealing key organic growth of 8%, posting net revenues of $28.7 billion for its global…

Barry Callebaut explores key global chocolate trends for 2022

22 December 2021

Barry Callebaut has unveiled its latest chocolate trends for 2022, which continue to highlight the value consumers place on premium confectionery experiences that offer a…

World Confectionery Conferences welcomes Myrthe de Beukelaar of Innova Market Insights

26 November 2021

Plans for the World Confectionery Conference are continuing to gather pace, with senior market analyst Myrthe de Beukelaar of Innova Market Insights named as the…

Palsgaard research reveals continued consumer demand for plant-based products

22 November 2021

Latest research from emulsifier and stabiliser specialist Palsgaard has revealed that global demand for plant-based product ranges has increased notably since the beginning of the…

Child labour proves a major focus for World Cocoa Foundation meeting

18 November 2021

Tackling child labour emerged as a key area for the opening sessions of the World Cocoa Foundation partnership meeting, with its global members calling on…

Fairtrade expresses concerns over COP26 results, branding them a ‘cop out’ on climate change goals

15 November 2021

Fairtrade joined environmental groups in expressing concerns over the UN’s COP26 global climate summit, labelling the event’s claimed gains with agreed policies as ‘a cop…

Ferrero’s Francesco Tramontin named as a World Confectionery Conference keynote speaker

29 September 2021

Ferrero's Francesco Tramontin is set to join the 2022 edition of the World Confectionery Conference as a keynote speaker for our major live event in…

Fairtrade’s COP26 paper calls on global governments to back smallholder farmers over climate solutions

27 September 2021

Fairtrade has called on international communities to consider smallholder farmers as central in delivering long-term climate solutions.

Academy of Chocolate gains key rise in vegan-friendly confectionery entries for annual awards

6 August 2021

The UK's Academy of Chocolate (AOC) has reported a significant rise in vegan-friendly entries for its annual awards, with contenders emerging from Russian, Brazilian and…

Ghana’s cocoa sector explores medicinal use of crops with major study partnership

3 August 2021

Ghana’s Cocoa Board (Cocobod) has confirmed a joint project with the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) exploring uses for cocoa beyond confectionery, examining…

Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa hails supply traceability gains in annual report

22 July 2021

The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa (SWISSCO) has unveiled its latest annual report, detailing key achievements including its members committing to full supply chain traceability…

Ferrero’s 12th sustainability report targets major carbon footprint reduction

21 July 2021

The Ferrero Group has released its 12th sustainability report, placing significant reduction of its carbon footprint by 2030 alongside maintaining sustainable cocoa sourcing strategies as…

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.

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